UO is malfunctioning!!!

[Grazgorn]

This whole week UO has been really weird. A strange lag of some sort. When I play I am able to move like 1-5 squares before the game freezes for a while and then I can walk for the same amount of squares before the same thing happens again. Some days it has been more playable but still not enough as it freezes too often.

I doubt it is the connection that is the issue here. I've had downloads during this week (although not when I've been playing UO) that has gone in a 0.5mb/sec. It could also be a virus, though I have not found any on the computer. Or the firewall has been messed with... I am not sure. Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks
Grazgorn

[Delcarakdur]

Download a little gadget called Hijackthis and run a test. Then publish the entire report it creates here, and I'll see what I can do.

[Kazuo Shinrai]

I have had similar problems and if I am not mistaken then the lag is ONLY with UO, right?

Backup your desktop files and then delete the original ones. This resets all your settings and macros. For some reason it should fix the lag. Also, circle of transpiracy plays a big part here. I believe it might be vid card related as well, but that has not yet been confirmed.

[Grazgorn]

Here is the logfile Del!
And yes Kazuo, the lag is only on UO and what a crzy lag it is


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 14:21:35, on 2006-09-16
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\atwtusb.exe
C:\Program\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
C:\Birgitta\CAVTray.exe
C:\Birgitta\CAVRID.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe
C:\Program\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe
C:\Program\Winamp\winampa.exe
C:\Program\Ad Muncher\AdMunch.exe
C:\Program\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
C:\Program\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Birgitta\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe
C:\Program\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
C:\Birgitta\ISafe.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Birgitta\Spyware Doctor\sdhelp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\Birgitta\VetMsg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\Program\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntvdm.exe
C:\Program\Winamp\Winamp.exe
C:\Program\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Birgitta Andersson\Mina dokument\Mina mottagna filer\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/se/sve/gen/default.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.search.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.hallandsposten.se/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.tiscali.se
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.euro.dell.com/countries/se/sve/gen/default.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Tiscali Sverige Internet Explorer
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Länkar
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\Userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Site Guard - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - C:\Birgitta\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdsg.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: PCTools Browser Monitor - {B56A7D7D-6927-48C8-A975-17DF180C71AC} - C:\Birgitta\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O2 - BHO: MSN Search Toolbar Helper - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program\MSN Toolbar Suite\TB\02.05.0000.1105\sv-se\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN Search Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program\MSN Toolbar Suite\TB\02.05.0000.1105\sv-se\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [atwtusb] atwtusb.exe beta
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CaAvTray] "C:\Birgitta\CAVTray.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CAVRID] "C:\Birgitta\CAVRID.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb07.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools] "C:\Program\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program\Winamp\winampa.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ad Muncher] C:\Program\Ad Muncher\AdMunch.exe /bt
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICQ Lite] "C:\Program\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "C:\Program\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "C:\Birgitta\Spyware Doctor\swdoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [ICQ Lite] C:\Program\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe -trayboot
O4 - Startup: 3DO - Might and Magic VII Registration.lnk = C:\Program\3DO\Might and Magic VII\Register\Remind32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program\Delade filer\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Windows Desktop Search.lnk = C:\Program\MSN Toolbar Suite\DS\02.05.0000.1105\sv-se\bin\WindowsSearch.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://C:\Program\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://C:\Program\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\Program\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Spyware Doctor - {2D663D1A-8670-49D9-A1A5-4C56B4E14E84} - C:\Birgitta\SPYWAR~1\tools\iesdpb.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.tiscali.se
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1135357270296
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\Program\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: CAISafe - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\Birgitta\ISafe.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program\Delade filer\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PC Tools Spyware Doctor (SDhelper) - PC Tools - C:\Birgitta\Spyware Doctor\sdhelp.exe
O23 - Service: VET Message Service (VETMSGNT) - Computer Associates International, Inc. - C:\Birgitta\VetMsg.exe

[Raiden Morana]

I too had a similar problem - Kaz told me to do what he has stated here but it'd work for a while then start again!

The problem turned out to be  a build up of dust in the exhaust port on my laptop.

You using a laptop Graz?

I just bought a tin of compressed air and blew it all out and now everything works fine!!!

Hope you get it sorted matey!

[Grazgorn]

Afraid I am using a stationary computer...   

[Delcarakdur]

Well, the HijackThis report doesn't contain anything useful (Meaning your PC ain't infected with anything), then I'd either clean out my PC or do a fresh install of windows or UO(Yes format your drive. Backup and reinstall everything).

That's my advice.

[Anthony Poena]

It's quite possible that it's not related to your internet - that is, that the client is struggling to run. This seems silly with the apparently simplistic nature of UO but because of the 8 years or cut-and-paste, the 2d and 3d together, all the housing etc., it can actually need some decent PC firepower to run. If you're using a laptop the problem could therefore be overheating. Laptops get really damn hot really damn quickly (which is why you shouldn't use them on your lap itself if you don't want to be rendered impotent ) so as suggested above, make sure that there's nothing blocking the heat exhaust(s) and if it's particularly dusty give it a blow/vacuum but BE CAREFUL doing that. Also, try to keep it away from other sources of heat (don't play it on top of a running desktop PC stack, or by a radiator). and use it in a well-ventilated room.

This prolly won't be of any help but you never know...

Back to playing Phoenix Wright!

[Marcus Kobra]

hmm experiencing it too with my laptop, got 256 MB or RAM... figured it would be ok. i use the 2D, the 3D is just.... well they tried TOO HARD with makign it super... but this reborn thign is looking nice... to bad i'll need a new super computer to run it im sure!!

[Delcarakdur]

A tip when opening the Laptop or computer in general...Get rid of Static electricity. One zap and it's goodbye to your hardware.

[Marcus Kobra]

Get rid of Static electricity. One zap and it's goodbye to your hardware.

Aye ESD, Electrostatic Sensative devices (ANY electronic) should be used on NON-metalic surfaces, or with rubber/vinyl/plastic pads underthem. A few days ago we lost about 2 million in computer systems thanks to a bump that cuased a discharge... fried the computers.... and I ahd to do the freaking deliveries!!

[Grazgorn]

Ok thanks! But I am still not using a laptop!!!!!!!!

[Veldrin]

Haha yeah. Wonder how many times you'll have to say that before people stop giving laptop-related advice.

You might try a defrag, or possibly a reformat (don't reformat unless you know what you're doing). It sounds to me like a possible memory problem or something to do with your graphics card. Whether you're using 2D or 3D can make a difference as well.

You might also want to open up your computer and just blow it out with a can of compressed air, or clean it out with your own breath and hands. You'd be surprised at what dust can do to your machine if it clumps up enough. It can insulate your different machine components and prevent the fans from cooling them off properly. It can also dampen electrical signals on your cards. I had so much dust in one part of my computer that my front USB ports didn't work! But I just cleaned out my comp by pulling inch-thick dust clumps out of corners and the ports work perfectly now.

If none of that fixes your UO, I can guarantee it will improve your PC's overall performance at least.

[Odenetheus]

I have 2GB. of ram and 3.2 GHz processor, and 24MB internet. I don't lag. Or have any other hardware issues. I also have Norton.

Upgrade everything!

[Khaelieth]

Kick it. Do the sign of the Ankh. Delete any Grd chars.