Possible crash to desktop fix if you have a via chipset

06-02-2003, 10:54 AM

I've noticed that most ppl that have this problem have the VIA chipset and most likely have the lastest driver for it. Which in most cases causes these crashes not just for battlefield but for nearly every EA game out there. The solution I highly recommend is using Version 4.38 of the 4-1 VIA driver which you can download at http://viaarena.com . There is a very good chance that this will work if your a VIA user. However, I do recommend trying the refresh fix first.

Cheers.

Rugged_1 · 06-03-2003, 07:43 PM

Please be advised that 4.38 is only reccommended for winxp/2000 4.35 was the last win98/me driver.

and the only reason you noticed that "most peaople who have this problem have a via chipset" is because most people have a via chipset. this is not a chipset issue, otherwise the forums at www.nforcershq.com wouldnt be jam packed with the same issue.

if you do use a via kt333/400/400a chipset and winxp/2k you should have at LEAST via hyperion 4.43 drivers installed. regardless of chipset version, dont put any hyperions on a win98/me machine.

06-04-2003, 06:02 AM

Awsome. Me and a buddy of mine had the crash to desktop problem for Battlefield and C&C generals. it got real annoying after tryin all those different fixes. It worked. thanks newmessiah!

06-02-2003, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Posts: n/a	Possible crash to desktop fix if you have a via chipset I've noticed that most ppl that have this problem have the VIA chipset and most likely have the lastest driver for it. Which in most cases causes these crashes not just for battlefield but for nearly every EA game out there. The solution I highly recommend is using Version 4.38 of the 4-1 VIA driver which you can download at http://viaarena.com . There is a very good chance that this will work if your a VIA user. However, I do recommend trying the refresh fix first. Cheers.

06-03-2003, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rugged_1 Sergeant Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: people's republic of Kalifornia Posts: 344	Please be advised that 4.38 is only reccommended for winxp/2000 4.35 was the last win98/me driver. and the only reason you noticed that "most peaople who have this problem have a via chipset" is because most people have a via chipset. this is not a chipset issue, otherwise the forums at www.nforcershq.com wouldnt be jam packed with the same issue. if you do use a via kt333/400/400a chipset and winxp/2k you should have at LEAST via hyperion 4.43 drivers installed. regardless of chipset version, dont put any hyperions on a win98/me machine. __________________ www.ownij.com

06-04-2003, 06:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Posts: n/a	Awsome. Me and a buddy of mine had the crash to desktop problem for Battlefield and C&C generals. it got real annoying after tryin all those different fixes. It worked. thanks newmessiah!