Seeing as how everyone may experience lag here and there, I've put together some information which should help you, it's worth a shot, who wouldn't want less lag? If you don't lag, that's great, why did you click on this thread? You ought to give it a try as well. Turn off your AIM/MSN/Yahoo/Xfire/etc off. It helps. Close everything you don't need pretty much, webcam/microphone/bluetooth, etc. Little things still help Also, increasing your virtual memory may help. Right click My Computer > Properties (For Vista: Right click Computer, then click "Advanced System Settings") Now you should have a System Properties window open, click the Advanced tab, Under Performance, click the Settings box. A window called Performance Options should've popped up. Look for Virtual Memory, and after "Total paging file size for all drives: (Number here) Remember that number, and click the Change box. A window called Virtual Memory will come up. Click the "Custom size:" option. Initial size (MB) and Maximum size (MB) should have a box after them with a number in it. The rule for this number is 1.5 times the amount of ram you have. Ex: If you have 3GB of ram, you may put 4500. If you listened and remember the number I told you to (You can always take a few steps back and get it again.) you may enter that, or the amount of ram you have, times 1.5 It may be less than 1.5 times, but it's the recommended amount. Hopefully I help, if you have questions, just send me a PM. (Yes, I've done this to my computer.) You probably can find a video on YouTube if you don't believe me. Also, doing a weekly scan helps, I suggest downloading CCleaner (For more information on CCleaner, here's the link for it on WikiPedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ccleaner ) it's somewhat like the default Disk Cleanup, but is quite better. Also has a registry cleaner. I use CCleaner about everyday, and haven't had problems with it since. Having a good antivirus and firewall also help, you can get AVG/AVAST! (they full edition for about what? A year?) If you just lurk YouTube, some videos provide serial keys that do work and are worth a try. Once the key becomes out dated, I'm SURE there will be more videos that give you new and working serial keys, so don't sorry when your serial has expired, pay a visit to YouTube and get your antivirus back. I use AVAST! Simply because it's easier to remove virus/trogans/etc, it gives you the option when found, when AVG, is a bit more complicated. AVAST! Also has a better percentage of finding virus' so it's up to you. Turning down your settings in Combat Arms also may help, so what if your graphics aren't as clear, at least you can play with less lag, right? There's nothing wrong with upgrading your PC. New graphics card, more ram, etc. If all fails, nothing a good ol' reinstall can't fix. Trikstadude3's Add on's - Download and use GameBooster whilst running Combat Arms. It's a free program that ends unnecessary programs and processes. http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html
Anytime, I'll be adding more soon, so hopefully it'll help as well. NOTE: This does NOT fix lag, it REDUCES the amount you already have. DO NOT send me messages that say it didn't work, DO NOT post stating they don't work either.
Now combat arms wont even boot up... What might be the problem? All I did was the first change, (Changed it from Windows 95 -> Windows 2000) I am running XP, with service pack 2. EDIT: Oh I got it. Looks like I had to uncheck the box. Weird. Sorry if you don't get what I mean, and I wasn't meaning to offend you with my '...'; just a little worried.
No problem, though I'd prefer using Service Pack 2, seeing as it's supposed to run smoother, but that's just me. It ran perfectly fine for Windows 2000. Any problems, please post.
how do i turn my graphics down? i was ableto play the game fine before they made the graphics better. help, this is frustrating
Whilst in-game (After logging in.) go to your options, click the Graphics tab, and lower the settings, lol.
i didn't find anything like that before but i can look again EDIT> i found the tab and put the gaphics down and now i can PWN again! thx so much i couldn't find the options before but now i did thx
Well, it's the little *-like thing. In it should contain a graphic tab. Anytime If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.
It didn't reduce any lag. It made it worse. Now, I can barely move. I close every program I have including AIM but it takes about 5 minutes to load. What can be the problem? Is it because my computer is slow? I reinstalled Combat Arms on the Nexon website. I still couldn't move. Should I buy a different computer due to slowness? If yes, please PM me.
still having in game freeze Still having in game freezes. Running Dell Inspiron 1721, Windows Vista, proc AMD Turion 64x2 1.80 ghz, 2 gig memory, 32 bit os, Display ATI Radeon X1270. Tried turning down graphics and other suggestions. Do we have anything else in your bag of tricks
I didn't say it would COMPLETELY FIX, I said reduce. There are a few, such as keeping your computer clean, making sure you have no threats, etc. One main cause of freezes/crashes. I have no other "tricks" at the moment, but will add in the near future.
i tried all that but still it doesnt work.....check out my thred: http://www.combatarmsforums.com/showthread.php?t=515
Why cant i play combat arms on dial up? I can play every other game on dial up and i cant upgrade to anything wireless because im too far from lines =\ so can yall help me with this?
I also recommend to go out and spend around $20 on a decent sized USB Key and set it up for ReadyBoost (given, you're using Windows Vista).
It works for the first few game rounds and after a while it goes back to normal haha Thanks for the guide
Sorry, I cannot help. Though you should be able to.. Unless it says in the requirements you cannot use dialup. Also, if you are able to play, I'd assume it'll be laggy to the point it's unplayable. Good idea, my friends use this. I second his recommendation. Haha, no problem. I never said it would completely fix But I'll further look into it so it'll last a bit longer, haha.
