starcraft + windows7

squimn · 11-05-2009, 09:23 PM

Hello!

I have recently upgraded to Windows 7, and I am having some issues.

The color issue isn't really a big deal. I can deal with that, what my problem is that 5-10 minutes into a multiplayer game, whether it be a LAN or a Battle.net game, I get a hard-lock on my pc. I cannot alt-tab, I can't ctrl+alt+delete, I can't do anything. The music is still running, but nothing else is working.. complete freeze.

I have noticed that if I'm on skype, I can still talk and hear the other person, which leads me to believe this MAY be a Nvidia Driver issue, or DirectX causing the driver to fail.

I have tried to kill the explorer.exe and run the game, didnt work. I have also tried to run in compatability mode, which also doesnt work. I have also tried them both at the same time, and still I get the lock.

This stinks big time! any ideas?

I am using the 8600 GT, Updated drivers on all of my hardware, the chipset, the lan, the sound... everything.. Also latest direct x.

Mcninjaguy · 11-05-2009, 10:30 PM

Hey Squimn and welcome to TSF,

Can you tell me your hardware specs?
RAM
CPU
Motherboard
PUS (power supply unit)
Graphics Card
OS (32 or 64 bit)
Sound card (if applicable)

squimn · 11-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Hi, Thanks
RAM 2 gb
CPU x4 2.4Ghz Quad Q6600
Gigabyte GA-P35
Geforce 8600
64 bit
Realtek integrated.

But I'm exactly sure it is not hardware specs issue.
Many people who use windows7 got this problem.
Btw, compability mode doesn't help :)
Thanks

ebackhus · 11-08-2009, 01:37 AM

I'm sorting this issue as well. If I find anything I'll post it in this thread.

tehjoe · 11-10-2009, 01:42 PM

I too am having this issue...

My specs:
OS: windows 7 pro 64 bit
RAM: 4GB
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3200-latest driver installed

The problem persists when running the game in XP compatibility mode...i just cant seem to find a solution. :(

11-05-2009, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
squimn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: seattle Posts: 2 OS: windows 7	starcraft + windows7 Hello! I have recently upgraded to Windows 7, and I am having some issues. The color issue isn't really a big deal. I can deal with that, what my problem is that 5-10 minutes into a multiplayer game, whether it be a LAN or a Battle.net game, I get a hard-lock on my pc. I cannot alt-tab, I can't ctrl+alt+delete, I can't do anything. The music is still running, but nothing else is working.. complete freeze. I have noticed that if I'm on skype, I can still talk and hear the other person, which leads me to believe this MAY be a Nvidia Driver issue, or DirectX causing the driver to fail. I have tried to kill the explorer.exe and run the game, didnt work. I have also tried to run in compatability mode, which also doesnt work. I have also tried them both at the same time, and still I get the lock. This stinks big time! any ideas? I am using the 8600 GT, Updated drivers on all of my hardware, the chipset, the lan, the sound... everything.. Also latest direct x.

11-05-2009, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: starcraft + windows7 Hey Squimn and welcome to TSF, Can you tell me your hardware specs? RAM CPU Motherboard PUS (power supply unit) Graphics Card OS (32 or 64 bit) Sound card (if applicable)

11-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
squimn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: seattle Posts: 2 OS: windows 7	Re: starcraft + windows7 Hi, Thanks RAM 2 gb CPU x4 2.4Ghz Quad Q6600 Gigabyte GA-P35 Geforce 8600 64 bit Realtek integrated. But I'm exactly sure it is not hardware specs issue. Many people who use windows7 got this problem. Btw, compability mode doesn't help :) Thanks Last edited by squimn; 11-07-2009 at 09:20 PM.

11-08-2009, 01:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,284 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: starcraft + windows7 I'm sorting this issue as well. If I find anything I'll post it in this thread. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

11-10-2009, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
tehjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1 OS: windows 7 pro	Re: starcraft + windows7 I too am having this issue... My specs: OS: windows 7 pro 64 bit RAM: 4GB Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 3200-latest driver installed The problem persists when running the game in XP compatibility mode...i just cant seem to find a solution. :(