Everyone disapears!

after about 5 minutes on SL everybody disapears, except for there eyes and attatchments? I have a geforce 4 Ti4200 with latest drivers and directx 9
dxdiag shows no problems. Not sure why this would be happening

I eat their bodies. Mm. Tasty.

I have the exact same card, so it's something ELSE in your setup. List your full specs.

full specs are AMD 1.2gig 768 DDR 200gig hd windows XP Professional using Vid Card Drivers


Detailed Full specs from DXDIAG


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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/16/2004, 16:15:45

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: n/a
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 1600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.4GHz
Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 520MB used, 1358MB available
Windows Dir: G:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0904 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Display Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 Ti 4200
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0253&SUBSYS_88631462&REV_A3
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6177 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 3740032 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 2459712 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4113-11CF-F36F-69A802C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0253
SubSys ID: 0x88631462
Revision ID: 0x00A3
Revision ID: 0x00A3
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 Ti 4200
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0253&SUBSYS_88631462&REV_A3
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6177 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 3740032 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 2459712 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4113-11CF-F36F-69A802C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0253
SubSys ID: 0x88631462
Revision ID: 0x00A3
Revision ID: 0x00A3
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: SB Live! Wave Device
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80401102&REV_05
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: emu10k1m.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 8/17/2001 06:19:26, 283904 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

Description: C-Media Wave Device
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_80E21043&REV_10
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: cmaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0643 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Debug
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 11/18/2002 16:51:40, 377358 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: C-Media
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: SB Live! Wave Device
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: emu10k1m.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3300 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 8/17/2001 06:19:26, 283904 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

Description: C-Media Wave Device
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: cmaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0643 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Debug
Date and Size: 11/18/2002 16:51:40, 377358 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

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DirectMusic
-----------
DLS Path: G:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SB Live! MIDI UART, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
SB Live! MIDI UART, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
SB Live! Wave Device, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
C-Media Wave Device, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
B: SB Live! MIDI Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
A: SB Live! MIDI Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Live! MIDI UART [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
SB Live! MIDI UART [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
-------------------
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1039, 0x7001
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/29/2002 02:32:50, 51968 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 4736 bytes
|
+-+ Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0047
| | Location: Microsoft 5-Button Mouse with IntelliEye(TM)
| | Matching Device ID: usb\vid_045e&pid_0047
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 9600 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 23680 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 22528 bytes
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 8/29/2002 02:32:42, 34560 bytes
| |
| +-+ Microsoft USB IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0047
| | | Matching Device ID: hid\vid_045e&pid_0047
| | | Service: mouhid
| | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 12160 bytes
| | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/29/2002 02:27:02, 22016 bytes

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Gameport Devices
----------------
+ CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
| Location: PCI bus 0, device 5, function 0
| Matching Device ID: pci\ven_13f6&dev_0111&subsys_80e21043
| Service: cmpci
|
+-+ Standard Game Port
| | Matching Device ID: *pnpb02f
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/29/2002 02:32:44, 9856 bytes
|
+ PCI bus
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0a03
| Service: pci
| Driver: pci.sys, 8/29/2002 02:09:12, 62976 bytes
|
+-+ Creative SBLive! Gameport
| | Location: PCI bus 0, device 9, function 1
| | Matching Device ID: pci\ven_1102&dev_7002
| | Lower Filters: ctljystk
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: ctljystk.sys, 8/17/2001 06:19:20, 3712 bytes
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/29/2002 02:32:44, 9856 bytes

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PS/2 Devices
------------
+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/29/2002 03:06:38, 51072 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/29/2002 02:27:02, 23424 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/29/2002 04:46:42, 38024 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/29/2002 02:27:02, 23424 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/29/2002 04:46:42, 38024 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/29/2002 02:27:02, 22016 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.0001.0904)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.0001.0904)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.0000.0900)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 2 - IPv4 -

-----------------------
DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

-------------------------
DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

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System Devices
--------------
Name: Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_100E&SUBSYS_002E8086&REV_02\3&61AAA01&0&50
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\e1000325.sys, 7.03.0013.0000 (English), 10/28/2003 15:51:04, 130048 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\Prounstl.exe, 7.00.0005.0000 (English), 3/3/2003 16:26:52, 118784 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\e1000325.din, 7/16/2003 15:58:02, 2725 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\IntelNic.dll, 2.05.0001.0000 (English), 7/28/2003 06:55:40, 24064 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\e1000msg.dll, 10/2/2003 09:55:54, 135168 bytes

Name: CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
Device ID: PCI\VEN_13F6&DEV_0111&SUBSYS_80E21043&REV_10\3&61AAA01&0&28
Driver: n/a

Name: Creative SBLive! Gameport
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_7002&SUBSYS_00201102&REV_05\3&61AAA01&0&49
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ctljystk.sys, 5.01.2501.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 06:19:20, 3712 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\gameenum.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:44, 9856 bytes

Name: Creative SB Live! (WDM)
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80401102&REV_05\3&61AAA01&0&48
Driver: n/a

Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0253&SUBSYS_88631462&REV_A3\4&3525EC23&0&0008
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 2459712 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 114755 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvcod.dll, 1.00.0000.0015 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvcodins.dll, 1.00.0000.0015 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 3740032 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 5222400 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvcpl.dll, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 4112384 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvmctray.dll, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 81920 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvwddi.dll, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 81920 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\nvnt4cpl.dll, 6.14.0010.6177 (English), 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 241664 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\help\nvcpl.hlp, 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 154770 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\help\nvwcplen.hlp, 7/15/2004 11:42:00, 51281 bytes

Name: SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7001&SUBSYS_80831043&REV_07\3&61AAA01&0&13
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:50, 15744 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:52, 135552 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:50, 51968 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 16:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7001&SUBSYS_80831043&REV_07\3&61AAA01&0&12
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:50, 15744 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:52, 135552 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:32:50, 51968 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 16:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: SiS PCI IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_5513&SUBSYS_80831043&REV_D0\3&61AAA01&0&15
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 3328 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:27:48, 23680 bytes
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 8/29/2002 02:27:50, 86912 bytes

Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_0745&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard ISA bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_0018&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&10
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/23/2001 06:00:00, 35840 bytes

Name: SIS Processor to AGP Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_0001&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&08
Driver: G:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\SISAGP.SYS, 5.12.0001.2010 (English), 8/17/2001 07:58:02, 26112 bytes

Name: A347SCSI SCSI Controller
Device ID: PCI\A347SCSI\0000
Driver: n/a

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Dam. That was insane.

TI4200 - That's my card!. I've had that happen to me maybe 1/2 a dozen times in my entire time in SL. Definitely not every five minutes. Relogging fixed it.

I dont know what is causing your problems, but I loved your spec sheet!

Hi Joe,
I have a similar system (older AMD + nVidia card) and would see eyeballs and attachments, then crash a few seconds later if I didn't turn away from the crowd of avatars. I downgraded my video drivers to 44.03 and it never happened again. Your results may vary.

bp

I had that happen several times before I tried everything. I ended up uninstalling then re-installing my TI4200 VI/VO drivers from the Nvidia site, uninstalling and re-installing SL, then Ben Linden gave me a magical pair of socks that fixed the problem temporarily. Since the last 4 updates the problem hasn't returned.

My best bet would be to update your video drivers and check for memory hogging programs in your task manager. A good resource to find unwanted memory hogs is:
http://www.answersthatwork.com and go to their The Task List link. Good luck!

ya, seems to happen when there are a LOT of textures around, ie a lot of memory being used. Possibly check your options and set your mem settings to the < 512MB ram if it already isn't.

I've seen (or NOT seen) invisible people since the first day I joined Second Life. (The first building class I attended was taught by a floating tophat and monicle.) And it still happens for me to this very day. It happens on Macs and PCs, on my home cablemodem connection or my T1 work feed, day/night, left/right... All the time. Most of the time, switching groups will cause the Invisibles to reapear. If that doesn't work (which is rare) I just have to relog.

It has been getting progressively more common over the past year+.

I wish they would fix it.

Welcome to the modern commercial world.

Money is never wasted on additional dev work if the product is already good enough.

And how do they know if it's good enough? Simple, by the volume of complaints. Few complaints, no point wasting shareholder money revisting old code, it's an easy equation.

And therefore we have only ourselves to blame for not piling on the complaints bigtime.

This is no joke by the way, even though it may sound like it when put that way. Being freelance, I see the dirty laundry in a lot of companies, and it's completely universal.

Project managers don't get much extra budget for bug fixing either, whereas they always do for new developments, so that's another huge factor reducing their love for code maintenance. And whereas they can put a nice friendly tick in the "Done that" box for new work completed, the maintenance effort is never finished --- damn unsatisfactory from the point of view of an archetypal clean-desk management type.

So complain, by Help->Report Bug, by pestering Live Help (they have my hearfelt sympathy, and should be paid for their effort), by writing in emails, and on the forums frequented by Lindens (it's not worth much, but I guess it might help occasionally). And do it several times each day.

This sounds entirely nuts, I know. One bug report from one person should be enough, surely!!! I wish the world were more ideal and it were so.

Unfortunately, it's not, and bug reports have nothing to do with informing them of bugs (well, the first report does that). They are simply an instrument of customer pressure. It's quite sad, but that's how it is.