12 March Vista Update broke FFXI

Wise Donkey · 03-12-2008, 09:00 AM

Short version - either or both of updates KB905866 and KB946041 broke FFXI. The latter required a restart. FFXI worked normally on uninstall of these updates.

Just an FYI - I have a Windows Vista laptop, it did an auto-update today, a variety of security updates for specific unrelated programs and a couple general Windows Upgrades. POL worked fine, but upon starting FFXI, the frame rate was literally non-existent. The initial graphic of the load screens, like the EULA agreement and such would load, but it would freeze. The music would continue, and if I moved my mouse or hit my arrows I could hear the buttons making noise. Through memory of what keys to mash I was able to log in, again with the initial graphic of each screen loading and then freezing. My character logged in MH, and I could tell by the music that is where I was, but on login I was staring at a black screen. I could hear myself access menus with keyboard and mouse, and hear myself walk around, but the screen was completely black.

I logged out and uninstalled the two general updates, and now FFXI works fine again. Did anyone else have this problem? Is it something I need to report to SE, and through what channel? Thanks.

PetriW · 03-12-2008, 09:07 AM

Thanks for the warning! :D

Selphiie The Enchantress · 03-12-2008, 09:13 AM

How do you uninstall the update?

Wise Donkey · 03-12-2008, 09:19 AM

Start Menu > Windows Update > View Update History > Installed Updates > right click to uninstall.

Mhurron · 03-12-2008, 09:23 AM

If it was one of these updates, it was most likely KB946041.

Sabaron · 03-12-2008, 09:28 AM

My PC is unaffected and it auto-update/rebooted last night. FFXI is running smoothly as it ever was.

Aksannyi · 03-12-2008, 09:38 AM

My laptop updated itself last night, but I have no idea if FFXI is still working fine on it, as I haven't tried to log in yet today. I will have to try tonight when I get home from class.

Wise Donkey · 03-12-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sabaron

My PC is unaffected and it auto-update/rebooted last night. FFXI is running smoothly as it ever was.

Figures. Happy for you at least.

03-12-2008, 09:00 AM	#1
Wise Donkey Vault Dweller Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL Posts: 569 Style: Dark Theme V6 Thanks: 111 Thanked 95x in 56 Posts My Mood:	12 March Vista Update broke FFXI Short version - either or both of updates KB905866 and KB946041 broke FFXI. The latter required a restart. FFXI worked normally on uninstall of these updates. Just an FYI - I have a Windows Vista laptop, it did an auto-update today, a variety of security updates for specific unrelated programs and a couple general Windows Upgrades. POL worked fine, but upon starting FFXI, the frame rate was literally non-existent. The initial graphic of the load screens, like the EULA agreement and such would load, but it would freeze. The music would continue, and if I moved my mouse or hit my arrows I could hear the buttons making noise. Through memory of what keys to mash I was able to log in, again with the initial graphic of each screen loading and then freezing. My character logged in MH, and I could tell by the music that is where I was, but on login I was staring at a black screen. I could hear myself access menus with keyboard and mouse, and hear myself walk around, but the screen was completely black. I logged out and uninstalled the two general updates, and now FFXI works fine again. Did anyone else have this problem? Is it something I need to report to SE, and through what channel? Thanks. __________________ Myaku of Garuda Sig courtesy of Selphiie the Enchantress LS: GiggleSnorts (Social) / WorthySouls(Dynamis) Manthra 75 THF \| 43 WHM \| 37 WAR \| 37 NIN \| 26 SMN \| 24 PLD \| 21 BST \| 20 MNK \| 20 BLM \| DNC 12 \| All others 10 San d'Oria Rank 6 (6-2) \| RotZ 04 \| CoP 4-2 \| ToAU 12 \| WotG 02 Leathercraft 63+1 \| Alchemy 60 \| Cooking 60 \| Woodworking 60 \| Smithing 60 \| Goldsmithing 37 \| Clothcraft 5 \| Bonecraft 3 \| Fishing 1 \| Chocobo Digging: Recruit Last edited by Wise Donkey; 03-12-2008 at 09:11 AM.

03-12-2008, 09:07 AM	#2
PetriW Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 383 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 Posts	Re: 12 March Vista Update broke FFXI Thanks for the warning! :D __________________ Shina - Rank 6 Mithra of Windurst on Ragnarok, ZM done, CoP done BRD75, BST65, RNG60, BLM49, WHM40, NIN35, SMN26, WAR18, RDM15, BLU15, PLD13, MNK11, DNC10 100 Fisher, 84 Woodworker, 70 Goldsmith, 60 Alchemist, 58 Culinarian, 38 Blacksmith, 23 Weaver, 17 Bonecrafter, 8 Tanner

03-12-2008, 09:13 AM	#3
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03-12-2008, 09:19 AM	#4
Wise Donkey Vault Dweller Bronze Ribbon of Service Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL Posts: 569 Style: Dark Theme V6 Thanks: 111 Thanked 95x in 56 Posts My Mood:	Re: 12 March Vista Update broke FFXI Start Menu > Windows Update > View Update History > Installed Updates > right click to uninstall. __________________ Myaku of Garuda Sig courtesy of Selphiie the Enchantress LS: GiggleSnorts (Social) / WorthySouls(Dynamis) Manthra 75 THF \| 43 WHM \| 37 WAR \| 37 NIN \| 26 SMN \| 24 PLD \| 21 BST \| 20 MNK \| 20 BLM \| DNC 12 \| All others 10 San d'Oria Rank 6 (6-2) \| RotZ 04 \| CoP 4-2 \| ToAU 12 \| WotG 02 Leathercraft 63+1 \| Alchemy 60 \| Cooking 60 \| Woodworking 60 \| Smithing 60 \| Goldsmithing 37 \| Clothcraft 5 \| Bonecraft 3 \| Fishing 1 \| Chocobo Digging: Recruit

03-12-2008, 09:23 AM	#5
Mhurron Senior Veteran Iron Emblem of Service Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5,230 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,896x in 1,096 Posts	Re: 12 March Vista Update broke FFXI If it was one of these updates, it was most likely KB946041. __________________ I use a Mac because I'm just better than you are. HTTP Error 418 - I'm A Teapot - The resulting entity body MAY be short and stout.

03-12-2008, 09:28 AM	#6
Sabaron Pink Mage Allied Ribbon of Bravery Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bastok/Illinois Posts: 1,800 Style: Light Theme V7 Thanks: 196 Thanked 235x in 151 Posts	Re: 12 March Vista Update broke FFXI My PC is unaffected and it auto-update/rebooted last night. FFXI is running smoothly as it ever was. __________________

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