For everyone who has FFXI randomly crashing back to desktop on them, please reply.

[Angmar]

same here

ok i have the same problem, my pc will sometimes restart too, these are my pc specs, i have spent around 2k$$ to build this pc

ATI RADEON 9800 XT 256 MB
CATALYST DRIVER VERSION 4.2 (BRAND NEW)
P4 3.06 GHZ W/ HTT 800 MHZ FSB
ONBOARD SOUND
CONNECTED VIA ICS NETWORK VIA SATELLITE THROUGH A SWITCH NOT A HUB OR ROUTER
512 MB OF DDR SDRAM 333MHZ
RADIOSHACK PS2-USB CONTROLLER ADAPTER
PS2 CONTROLLER
ECS (SIS) 648FX-A MOTHERBOARD
I AM NOT RUNNING ANY ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
I HAVE NO VIRUSES, OR ADWARE
I HAVE NO FIREWALLS
DIRECTX 9.0B (4.09.0000.0902)


i have received this problem ever since i installed the game, i have tried reinstalling, formatting my hdd, not using controller, updating AGP driver, downgrading AGP driver, downgrading/upgrading ATI driver, turning off sound via dxdiag, i have shut off everything in MSCONFIG, i have tried talking many times with tech support for ffxi

ALSO for your INFORMATION GM'S USE RADEON 9800 XT 256 MB GFX CARD (i asked hehe.)

IF ANYONE EVER FINDS A FIX TO THIS PROBLEM PLEEEAAASSEEE CONTACT ME i am fed up with this BULLSHIT

(EDIT) I AM RUNNING 1012 X 1012, IF EVERYONE ELSE WHO IS CTD (CRASH TO DESKTOP) IS RUNNING THE SAME WAY, PLEASE SAY IT

[unbroken]

angmar,

try taking your stick of ram out and putting it in another ram slot. by the looks of your problem i think this will take care of it. Sometimes when you have only 1 stick of ram, it doesnt like the first slot and will make your computer reboot and games crash. please try this and tell me if it helps any.

[Zoken]

Here is part of my dxdiag file:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/21/2004, 00:30:31
Machine name: JASON
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: VIA694
System Model: Cyberpower Computer
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1900+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.6GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 178MB used, 2283MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: 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
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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: RADEON 9600 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON 9600 Series AGP (0x4150)
DAC type: Internal DAC(500MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4150&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6422 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/27/2004 21:57:28, 387584 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/27/2004 21:56:58, 669696 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0210-11CF-A46A-0820A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4150
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=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! Audio [D400]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80641102&REV_07
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0252 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 7/19/2002 10:47:52, 837548 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Creative
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 4000, 191999
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 32, 30
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 32, 30
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
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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: SB Live! Audio [D400]
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0252 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 7/19/2002 10:47:52, 837548 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: Enabled
Ports: SB Live! DirectMusic Synthesizer [D400], Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
SB Live! Audio [D400], Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Live! Synth A [D400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
SB Live! Sw Synth [D400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Live! Synth B [D400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB Live! MIDI Port [D400] [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), Input, No DLS, External
SB Live! MIDI Port [D400] [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run
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DirectInput Devices
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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
Device Name: AIRFLO
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x124B, 0x4D01
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK
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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1106, 0x3038
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/29/2002 03:32:50, 51968 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/23/2001 07:00:00, 4736 bytes
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Gameport Devices
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+ PCI bus
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0a03
| Service: pci
| Driver: pci.sys, 8/29/2002 03:09:12, 62976 bytes
|
+-+ Standard Game Port
| | Matching Device ID: *pnpb02f
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/29/2002 03:32:44, 9856 bytes
|
+ PCI bus
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0a03
| Service: pci
| Driver: pci.sys, 8/29/2002 03:09:12, 62976 bytes
|
+-+ Creative Game Port
| | Location: PCI bus 0, device 11, function 1
| | Matching Device ID: pci\ven_1102&dev_7002&subsys_00201102
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/29/2002 03:32:44, 9856 bytes
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PS/2 Devices
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+ Easy Internet Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Upper Filters: itchfltr
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/29/2002 04:06:38, 51072 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:27:02, 23424 bytes
| Driver: itchfltr.sys, 12/18/2003 13:00:50, 12953 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/29/2002 05:46:42, 38024 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:27:02, 23424 bytes
|
+ Logitech-compatible Mouse PS/2
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: L8042pr2, LMouFlt2
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/29/2002 04:06:38, 51072 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:27:02, 22016 bytes
| Driver: L8042pr2.Sys, 12/17/2003 09:50:00, 51729 bytes
| Driver: LMouFlt2.Sys, 12/17/2003 09:50:00, 70801 bytes
| Driver: Logi_MwX.Exe, 12/17/2003 09:50:00, 19968 bytes
| Driver: LCoInst.Dll, 12/17/2003 09:50:00, 23375 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/29/2002 05:46:42, 38024 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:27:02, 22016 bytes

[silverfang]

I have problems with crashes too. It only happens in dangruf wadi however. After ~5 minutes of playing in that area I get a crash..got me killed today aswell and I find it hard to complete the mission in there :/
No other game crashes my computer, so I know there is nothing wrong with my hardware/windows.

[jamual111]

I used to have that Problem worse than any other, It would crash at Random times anywhere!, i Reformatted my PC and then it would only crash like 1-4 times a week, after a week or so i checked my CPU tempreture, i was shocked 70+ Degrees C !!!
i went and got a new Heatsink Fan and now no crashing, you might wanna try the same.

[Sagat]

Got the same problem.

My old comp: Ran the game without any crashes (a bit laggy though)

Duron 1300
kt7 mobo
512 sdram
Radeon 9600 pro

New comp: Got randomly CTD all the time

Barton 2500+
NFS-7 rev 1.0
1024 Twinmos 3200 DDR-400
Radeon 9600 Pro

I thought mu PSU wasn't good enough to i replaced it with a 400w, still crashes like before, no difference at all.

I also run the game at 1024 x 1024

[silverfang]

I've managed to fix my problem.

Apparantly, this game hogs cpu as any other game. Since I had overclocked my cpu alot it got too warm. I set it back to "original settings" and now everything works fine.

[Sagat]

Formated and reinstalled everything, haven't oc'ed anything.

Everytime i got the crash i check the ffxi files and see around 3 files are corrupt... It's the *.dat files in the ROM dirs.


You guys noticed this too ?

[navpops]

i noticed most of the poeple posting use a AMD processor

hmmmmmm?

[SkullOne]

God i'm glad i'm not the only person with this problem. ><

Ever since the patch a week or two ago i crash left and right right back to desktop.

I crash just about anytime i'm in jeuno. I'm guessing because it is heavier traffic.

I swapped more drivers for my Nvidia 6800GT OC then I can count ><

I'm on an overclocked 2500+ Athlon XP on a Abit NF7-S v2 mobo. Athlon is @ 2.3GHZ which is ~3300+

I run a Nyko air flow EX USB controller. I guess I'll try unplugging it if dropping the resolution back down to default doesn't fix the problem. I'm currently in the middle of checking my files too.

/sigh

S1

EDIT: Just finished my file check. I have 3 corrupt files.

30.DAT
104.DAT
64.DAT

[little ninja]

my game rarely crashs on me. something i have noticed it do as of late is windows will just shut it down. the game will be gone. an just my o.s screen is there, this hasnt happen while i play. it tends to happen just after i click play, up until after the movie.

the samething has happened with my g/f's computer. windows is shutting it down do to some conflict triggered between the o.s an the games files. 2 computers with totally different set ups means it is the o.s causing it

[Macht]

Not a surprise to find files corrupted after a crash. Question is now did those files become corrupt during play and cause the crash or did the crash corrupt those files. If they became corrupt and caused the crash, then you might want to make sure your HDD is not going bad and that the system is being properly cooled.

If they were corrupted because of the crash well then that's something you can generally expect in any crash.

So far from my experience when I've had this problem occur it's always been something in my system, not once has it been directly related to the network (The closest was from one of Windows XPs upgrades that activated their stupid personal firewall crap I had to disable).

Other then that it's the basics, make sure the Hardware isn't failing. Generally find a test program that really grinds down on the hardware when it testing it. As good physical examination to make sure the cooling system is working right and an internal temperature test too (if the system has the ability). Then make sure the drivers are not flawed (DO NOT GET BETA VERSION ANYTHING for the drivers FFXI will eat those BETA VERSIONS alive).

If all that doesn't work then probably try re-installing FFXI it's possible the recent update installed incorrectly. Not to often that you have to downgrade for FFXI to work, you generally would only have to do that if the new hardware is right at the peaking point of what the rest of the hardware can handle (In most systems the peaking point is like hiting the Beta range, and like the drivers FFXI eats Beta anything alive).

Other then that I wouldn't know, that's generally the routine I do with any program. So far with FFXI I've never reached having to re-intall it all again yet. A good word of advise, if you upgrade your system it's not unusual for some programs to become buggy as a result of that. Some programs in an attempt to optimize themselves to your system will scan your hardware and adjust certain settings to match it. So were some settings work great with some hardware it'll be paralyzing with other hardware, so don't be surprised if you have to re-install some programs after upgrading your hardware.

[SkullOne]

Well I had a friend check his files. 100% OK. So i had him send me the files that were corrupt on my PC. I'm 100% OK now.

One of the files was from the ROM3 directory which is the models directory. This could very well be the reason for crashing if the game was trying to load a corrupt model.

Guess I'll find out soon enough. ><

S1

[little ninja]

2 computers that have been running the game fine for months finally crashs, an not to long after a new set of patchs? maybe in all the dowloading for service updates in the transfer the files became corpupted, understandable til i check both systems.. not 1 problem.

also around that time new microsoft updates became available. so maybe we are seeing a conflict between the o.s, an the games new set of patchs. i know from past when i had updated my drivers, some programs began to run crappy.

as for running hot. nto likely. i have the normal fan on the motherboard, 2 more fans placed near the vid card, an another one placed near the hd. im also running a 550 watt psu. with its own manual setting to speed the fan up, or slow it down. so i dont know.. it could be numerous things.