[Tech help] Running EQ (Boxed) Win7

wiouxev · #1 07-28-2010, 01:36 PM

I've done a bit of research on this issue I've been having and never quite figured it out, so I took a break and just single boxed on my PC and dual-boxed on my laptop. But now im back wanting to try to get my PC box-able again.

My PC Is obviously ideal for boxing because it's a lot more powerful than my laptop. I can start up and play one EQ client no problem. When I try to put it into full screen though, It just turns black, and I get the hourglass symbol and I have to force close it. Same thing happens if I try to start a second EQ client. Once it launches the game, both clients turn black and don't load.

I used to be able to box 2-4+ boxes flawlessly. Then (AFAIK) I didn't change anything and slowly I was getting reset device failures, and now I dont even get that message anymore. Screen just "freezes" and says it's loading and never does.

Anyone have any insight to this? I'd love to get my PC up and boxing again.

wiouxev · #2 08-03-2010, 11:29 AM

***bump!!***

**trevius** · #3 08-05-2010, 09:06 AM

If you are running Titanium client, you may want to try using WinEQ and see if that helps. Otherwise, I would suggest maybe trying the SoD client if possible, as it has most of the WinEQ functionality built in and handles multi-boxing better.

You may also want to try updating your Video Card drivers and/or make sure you have the correct version of DirectX.

Another suggestion would be to make sure you don't have a multi-core CPU issue, which is discussed in the FAQ in my sig.