Crashing to desktop on worker actions with very good system

[SkyDog]

P4 3.0GB
GeForce 6800 256MB with latest drivers
1 Gig RAM


It is happening specifically on worker actions, but not every time. It has happened when mining, farming, and building a pasture. It *may* have happened on other worker actions, but I specifically remember those three. It hasn't happened under any other circumstances besides worker actions.

 

[Mercade]

Obviously your system is overqualified.

1 Meg RAM

You might want to edit your post to include 1 Gig RAM?

 

[SkyDog]

You might want to edit your post to include 1 Gig RAM?

oops!

 

[LordGek]

Hey SkyDog,

I have a GeForce 6600 GT and was also experienceing that same "random worker crash" until I updated to the 81.87 beta drivers! I think I still experience the ocassional late game crash and I think it may play a little slower than the 81.85 but it seemed to stop those frequent worker crashes. Your mileage may differ. Please consult a physician if you experience any bleeding or constipation.

 

[SkyDog]

Hey SkyDog,

I have a GeForce 6600 GT and was also experienceing that same "random worker crash" until I updated to the 81.87 beta drivers! I think I still experience the ocassional late game crash and I think it may play a little slower than the 81.85 but it seemed to stop those frequent worker crashes. Your mileage may differ. Please consult a physician if you experience any bleeding or constipation.

Hmmmmm....I didn't even look at the beta drivers. I went with 81.85. I'll give that a shot, then. Thanks!

--Ben

 

[warpstorm]

Always let an animation finish before ordering a unit (known bug).

 

[SkyDog]

Always let an animation finish before ordering a unit (known bug).

I don't use those ******y animations to begin with. Graphics are for joystick jockeys.

 

[mrgenie]

fix your problems:" install the 77.77 drivers or lower..for some the 77.77 already work, others must use older drivers...69.xx or such....it stops ALLL crashes, 100% performance can be slightly less, 2-5% but you won't really notice that in civ4...maybe while playing WoW or such

 

[Subtestube]

Interesting, you say the 77s fix the bugs eh? Interesting indeed. I get a similar problem, but (from what I can tell) ONLY on huge maps.

 

[BlueLikeYou]

77.77 doesn't stop all crashes. I get crashes no matter what drivers I use. Although I don't get them on worker actions...but I have all my workers automated. I don't know if that makes a difference or not though.

 

[Subtestube]

As a note - Warpstorm appears to be correct - if you let workers finish their actions, no crash! My current game on a huge map with 13 civs seems to be OK.

 

[SkyDog]

81.87 is working for me so far. {crosses fingers}