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Author:  xt6master [ Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:05 am ]
Post subject:  Odd Crash
I've been running Cortex Command for a while now with this intermittent issue: Seemingly randomly, the game locks my computer up with the speakers emitting a continuous high pitched tone. Same tone every time. There is no consistent repeatable way to cause it. It sometimes happens in the opening movie, sometimes only after playing for 2 hours. Sometimes only when I'm going to click save on a newly edited awesome scene!!

Anyways, I am running Windows 7 x64 build 7100 currently. It did the same exact same thing on Windows Vista Ultimate x64 before this too. Hardware; Core2 Quad q9550, 750i SLI FTW motherboard, 2x GTX260 Core 216's configured SLI, Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XTreme Gamer, 4 gigs Crucial ram (2x2). I am running Cortex Command at 1280x720 in a window (as opposed to full screen).

Any ideas on what I might do to work around this would be greatly appreciated! I've tried a few things, but my experience with this program is comparatively low!
Author:  Roast Veg [ Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
Scale Cortex down. That really is a big window. As has been said in other threads, 800*600 is the optimum size.

I love looking through the unanswered posts :smile:
Author:  Lizardheim [ Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
640x480 is actally the resolution it was designed for, so run that in 2x pixels and you should be fine.
Author:  Roast Veg [ Mon Sep 20, 2010 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
I am aware of this, as it is the default, but in another thread it was agreed that 800*600 has the most enjoyment factor.
Author:  YHTFLKC [ Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
Roast Veg, why did you make a year's necro? This guy probably fixed it on his own, by now. Jez.
Author:  411570N3 [ Mon Sep 27, 2010 12:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
It was helpful, so it's not technically a necro.
Author:  Phenoxan [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
I hate to revive this post but it saves me making another one. I am getting the exact same issue as the OP. Locks up with a high pitched whine coming from the speakers. Have to reset the PC.

I have tried multiple resolutions. Changing the install DIR, Using compatibility setting, disabling sound, under clocking the pc. All to no avail.

Its a damn shame coz this game is brilliant but I have yet to complete a mission.
Author:  alphagamer774 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
Well, the symptoms are a 'hang' when there's a sound playing, which loops continuously on that annoying high-pitched note. Did you update your audio drivers?
Author:  Phenoxan [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
Yup, I am aware of A creative issue called "the squeal of death" I have used 2 versions and had the same results. In an effort to play the game I even took it out and used my headset. Same results :(
Author:  alphagamer774 [ Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
Try updating your audio drivers.
Author:  Phenoxan [ Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Odd Crash
Yea its not related to sound drivers i think. I removed my sound card and all trace of the drivers. Still get the crash. Its an strange as it it totally random when it happens. There does not seem to be an obvious event that caused it.

I spent 3 days trying to figure it out. Ended up uninstalling it but i am going to keep an eye on the forums for future updated as its a damn good game.
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