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[strider999]

hey all, i had the problem with POP and the slow down, but i somehow fixed it.

im guessing that the game wasnt properly caching files to the hard drive, and it is slowing down because it is trying to.

two things that i did to fix the problem was:
1. empty out the cache folder on the e: partition
2. and i started a game of halo to put files on the x: partition

i dont completely understand the problem in the first place, but thats what i did to get the game working.

i have a 1.0 xbox, w/4977 X2, evox, 45gig HD

[scooby_dooby]

backed it up last night, works great.

- FOnt Exploit
- 4977 BIOS

used HD Loader to cop to harddrive.

[Joshua Wood]

How are ppl clearing x y & z drives? I suggest loading 3 different games (other than Pop).

Also goto MS Dash and delete any Pop saves/data there.

[hwy316]

QUOTE (strider999 @ Nov 24 2003, 11:55 AM)

hey all, i had the problem with POP and the slow down, but i somehow fixed it. im guessing that the game wasnt properly caching files to the hard drive, and it is slowing down because it is trying to. two things that i did to fix the problem was: 1. empty out the cache folder on the e: partition 2. and i started a game of halo to put files on the x: partition i dont completely understand the problem in the first place, but thats what i did to get the game working. i have a 1.0 xbox, w/4977 X2, evox, 45gig HD

Sounded like a great idea, decided to try it.  Deleted the files in the E:cache folder, then ran halo, which created some files on X:

Well, that didn't work.  So, I ran PGR2, which creates some files on z:
Unfortunately, that didn't work either.

I did notice something though.  I compared how the game loaded on my friend's xbox (which plays POP) and mine.  When the game loads the title screen, the sound locks up for a couple of seconds on my xbox.  Nothing of the sort occured on my friend's.  I'm guessing that's the point where the game and the xbox aren't agreeing.  Just an observation, maybe somebody knows something about it.

[Shadowlaw]

QUOTE (strider999 @ Nov 24 2003, 05:55 PM)

hey all, i had the problem with POP and the slow down, but i somehow fixed it. im guessing that the game wasnt properly caching files to the hard drive, and it is slowing down because it is trying to. two things that i did to fix the problem was: 1. empty out the cache folder on the e: partition 2. and i started a game of halo to put files on the x: partition i dont completely understand the problem in the first place, but thats what i did to get the game working. i have a 1.0 xbox, w/4977 X2, evox, 45gig HD

Was very hopeful after reading this message, tried it but it didn't work

It must be something like this though. Let's keep looking guys!

PS On the sound issue mentioned by hwy316: Do you guys possibly have a DD5.1/DTS receiver connected via the digital cable? I do! Just trying to find the common factor here, there must be something that we all have and makes it go wrong.

[jahovah]

i would say it was the modchip but other people with modchips say it works for em... and we all have different version xbox's and i tried it with the stock HDD and that didnt work... i cleared the cache and that didnt work.... i cant seem to find a common thing... but i have noticed on my xbox i cant sip the opening movie.... but on my friends xbox's i can.... anyone else notice this?

[pwrstick]

) so I don't think that's the problem.

-Phil

[pwrstick]

[Joshua Wood]

Check all your settings in your MS dash - esp. your clock. I know other games can lock up totally if you're clock is corrupt, so maybe this is doing something funny like that. Check it, and even if it looks ok, try changing it (try both date AND time).

Also, try with network cable unplugged/plugged (make the change with the Xbox off)

[garfunkalow]

well.. here are my specs
kernel 4034
msdash 4034
evox 3752
Bios on chip 4034
Bios in mem Evox 2.2

I have a softmodded box, stock HD
I have loaded 3 games, cleared cache
haven't tried the network thing...
i am prettysure my clock is right, but i will try to change it through the M$dash
I also have it connected to my HDTV with Component and sound connected through digital coax (don't think this really has anything to do with it.. but what the heck..)

[Xoria]

QUOTE (jahovah @ Nov 24 2003, 10:28 PM)

i would say it was the modchip but other people with modchips say it works for em... and we all have different version xbox's and i tried it with the stock HDD and that didnt work... i cleared the cache and that didnt work.... i cant seem to find a common thing... but i have noticed on my xbox i cant sip the opening movie.... but on my friends xbox's i can.... anyone else notice this?

 

i noticed that too, but i thought maybe i was wrong,   at least my guess was right.

im guessing you have to wait until the part where the guy is running, right?

[jahovah]

yep i can only skip the movie when the guy starts running... i just thought it was kinda odd that i couldnt skip the movie on my xbox but i can on my friends.

[garfunkalow]

well i think i am gonna go rent the game (so it is a different disc than the one i have) use dvd2xbox .5 this time and try it again. i will let you all know how it turns out...

[Joshua Wood]

(Sadly the game doesn't come out here in NZ for ages, so I can't participate)

[jahovah]

you dont need to use dvd2xbox... just play the game from the disk... if its not slow then it works... cause i have the retail copy and that is even slow.