Possible Trade Crash Fix - Page 2

rasnell · 06-03-2004, 10:30 AM

Before I get jumped on, remember that I said I love the entire OOTP concept. It's the same as if I was driving the best car in the world. I still would be hacked if the trim didn't exactly match up, a door latch wasn't working right or there was a rattle.

Oneida · 06-03-2004, 05:01 PM

Rasnell all i wonder is why you had to make 4 post to Rant??

I have yet to try and "repair" IE, however, i found that if i Put MY player up for trade, then pick different teams, i can look at every player they offer with out a hitch!

rasnell · 06-03-2004, 09:19 PM

Doesn't work that way for me. Crashes any time you tried to look at player card.

Sorry for four rants. Every time I hit send, I thought of another rant.

Still want to be fair. This is the game I play the most, the one I care the most about and the one that I check the board every day.

Just disappointed by how long it's taking to get a working version and how the patches seem to introduce as many problems as are fixed.

jazzrack · 06-05-2004, 08:04 AM

ok so this is an IE problem but it only happens on 98 & ME machines?

interesting, I wonder how 98 & ME handles IE differently than 2000 & XP, but playing any modern game on those operating system can be problematic.

I hope they find a fix for you guys because this would suk

Brando7778 · 06-06-2004, 03:15 AM

hey guys,

I tried your fixes but I am unable to repair Microsoft Internet Explorer and not sure why? So I don't even know if this works for me or not. But, somehow I need to make trades darnit LOL I have only had the game for 2 days

Anyone know why I can't repair MIE ?

Oh and is Steven even watching this thread? HELP PLEASE!!! At least get one small patch to fix the trades, that can't take too long *sighs*

jazzrack · 06-06-2004, 03:50 AM

well a shot in the dark might be to use netscape, or something other than IE, as your default browser, and then use the external system browser for in-game. I suppose it can't hurt to try.

Brando7778 · 06-07-2004, 01:47 AM

Hi guys, I appreciate your suggestion, but switching to External Browser and making netscape my default browser still makes the game crash. This is frustrating.

Please fix it Markus, PLEASE!!!!

Brando7778 · 06-07-2004, 04:18 AM

Not even re-installing the game 4 times makes the bug go away. It's so frustrating. I am going to hound tech support until they do something about it. I paid good money for a working game, get it working please :-) *smiles politely*

rasnell · 06-07-2004, 05:58 AM

It's frustrating how little response we get to this. It was brushed off as a Win ME problem through the three patches so far and no commitment to look into this.

Fortunately, BigMak discovered the fix on his own for many of us.

Wished I knew what to tell you to help -- bug I'm not on the development team, like so many others who have not helped on this one.

BigMak · 06-07-2004, 08:00 AM

Sorry Brando but I can't help. I am on Windows 98 so do not know how the repair works on Windows ME. I assumed it was the same procedure:
Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs->Microsoft Internet Explorer-> Repair

Maybe rasnell can let you know. I understand your frustrations.

rasnell · 06-07-2004, 02:33 PM

Yes, BigMak, your instructions work the same in Win ME as you described. I only needed to make the repair once and it's holding up through all restarts of the game.

I also use the external OOTP browser, just as Brando mentioned. But Brando is doing this with Netscape and I use IE, so I really don't know the answer.

akw4572 · 06-09-2004, 11:00 PM

My XP is crashing, how do i see if i am running the latest IE?

Brando7778 · 06-10-2004, 04:47 AM

I use windows 98 as well, it's the SE version. I received a letter from Steve Kuffrey saying they've isolated the problem and to check the message boards for additional updates.

Needless to say the fact he didn't tell me how to fix it or even try to give me a solution is more frustrating than the trade bug itself. They should have a solution already that can fix it now until they get it into a patch. I told him that in my reply mail.

rasnell · 06-10-2004, 10:22 AM

Why can't they post something here, instead of letting the thread go on. At least say they acknowledge and are working on a fix. It started out in a previous thread by telling all of us to upgrade to Win XP and dismissing the fact that this is the only software of at least 30 some games that wouldn't work on Win Me.

If not for BigMak solving this for all of us, we still wouldn't have a working version of OOTP 6.

BigMak · 06-10-2004, 01:02 PM

Brando, I would assume they are talking about this thread. I have not seen any specific mention anywhere by OOTPD of the problem or a fix.

Brando7778 · 06-10-2004, 02:07 PM

Steve replied to me and let me know that Markus is working on it. he also made sure to include the fix for IE reapir and stuff. So he is aware of it.

Problem with that is, I can't get IE to repair. *sigh*

BigMak · 06-10-2004, 02:45 PM

Don't know why. It should be the procedure posted in this thread. Just so everyone knows, there is no option in the add/remove that says repair IE. You have to select Microsoft Internet Explorer. Then a message pops up asking if you want to remove, repair, and somethng else. From there you select repair.

Brando7778 · 06-10-2004, 04:07 PM

Yeah that's exactly what I did, I selected Microsoft internet explorer and then repair and the computer told me it could not repair IE for some reason. Unsure why, it didn't give me a reason.

It's amazing that Star Wars Galaxies plays perfect on my PC, but a simple little Baseball simulation doesn't LOL

akw4572 · 06-12-2004, 12:09 AM

Well, I updated my IE (though I thought it was already the latest version), to no avail. It worked for a bit, then the crash bug started again. Guess I'll have to wait for a new patch.

akw4572 · 06-12-2004, 12:34 AM

Well, I updated my IE (though I thought it was already the latest version), to no avail. It worked for a bit, then the crash bug started again. Guess I'll have to wait for a new patch.

06-03-2004, 10:30 AM	#21
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,739	Before I get jumped on, remember that I said I love the entire OOTP concept. It's the same as if I was driving the best car in the world. I still would be hacked if the trim didn't exactly match up, a door latch wasn't working right or there was a rattle. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014.

06-03-2004, 09:19 PM	#23
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,739	Doesn't work that way for me. Crashes any time you tried to look at player card. Sorry for four rants. Every time I hit send, I thought of another rant. Still want to be fair. This is the game I play the most, the one I care the most about and the one that I check the board every day. Just disappointed by how long it's taking to get a working version and how the patches seem to introduce as many problems as are fixed. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014.

06-05-2004, 08:04 AM	#24
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229 Blog Entries: 25	ok so this is an IE problem but it only happens on 98 & ME machines? interesting, I wonder how 98 & ME handles IE differently than 2000 & XP, but playing any modern game on those operating system can be problematic. I hope they find a fix for you guys because this would suk __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

06-06-2004, 03:15 AM	#25
Brando7778 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	can't build a winner without blockbuster trades hey guys, I tried your fixes but I am unable to repair Microsoft Internet Explorer and not sure why? So I don't even know if this works for me or not. But, somehow I need to make trades darnit LOL I have only had the game for 2 days Anyone know why I can't repair MIE ? Oh and is Steven even watching this thread? HELP PLEASE!!! At least get one small patch to fix the trades, that can't take too long sighs

06-06-2004, 03:50 AM	#26
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229 Blog Entries: 25	well a shot in the dark might be to use netscape, or something other than IE, as your default browser, and then use the external system browser for in-game. I suppose it can't hurt to try. __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

06-03-2004, 05:01 PM	#22
Oneida Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 253	Rasnell all i wonder is why you had to make 4 post to Rant?? I have yet to try and "repair" IE, however, i found that if i Put MY player up for trade, then pick different teams, i can look at every player they offer with out a hitch!

06-07-2004, 01:47 AM	#27
Brando7778 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	Eternal Browser Issues Hi guys, I appreciate your suggestion, but switching to External Browser and making netscape my default browser still makes the game crash. This is frustrating. Please fix it Markus, PLEASE!!!!

06-07-2004, 04:18 AM	#28
Brando7778 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	Re-installing game doesn't work Not even re-installing the game 4 times makes the bug go away. It's so frustrating. I am going to hound tech support until they do something about it. I paid good money for a working game, get it working please :-) smiles politely

06-07-2004, 05:58 AM	#29
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,739	It's frustrating how little response we get to this. It was brushed off as a Win ME problem through the three patches so far and no commitment to look into this. Fortunately, BigMak discovered the fix on his own for many of us. Wished I knew what to tell you to help -- bug I'm not on the development team, like so many others who have not helped on this one. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014.

06-07-2004, 08:00 AM	#30
BigMak Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 67	Sorry Brando but I can't help. I am on Windows 98 so do not know how the repair works on Windows ME. I assumed it was the same procedure: Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs->Microsoft Internet Explorer-> Repair Maybe rasnell can let you know. I understand your frustrations.

06-07-2004, 02:33 PM	#31
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,739	Yes, BigMak, your instructions work the same in Win ME as you described. I only needed to make the repair once and it's holding up through all restarts of the game. I also use the external OOTP browser, just as Brando mentioned. But Brando is doing this with Netscape and I use IE, so I really don't know the answer. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014.

06-09-2004, 11:00 PM	#32
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	My XP is crashing, how do i see if i am running the latest IE?

06-10-2004, 04:47 AM	#33
Brando7778 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	I use Wind 98 I use windows 98 as well, it's the SE version. I received a letter from Steve Kuffrey saying they've isolated the problem and to check the message boards for additional updates. Needless to say the fact he didn't tell me how to fix it or even try to give me a solution is more frustrating than the trade bug itself. They should have a solution already that can fix it now until they get it into a patch. I told him that in my reply mail.

06-10-2004, 10:22 AM	#34
rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 3,739	Why can't they post something here, instead of letting the thread go on. At least say they acknowledge and are working on a fix. It started out in a previous thread by telling all of us to upgrade to Win XP and dismissing the fact that this is the only software of at least 30 some games that wouldn't work on Win Me. If not for BigMak solving this for all of us, we still wouldn't have a working version of OOTP 6. __________________ Charlie Root won more games for the Cubs than any pitcher (201), yet was remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth. Find out more about the 1929 World Series in my book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs." See the web site at www.rootforthecubs.com. The book is at http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cubs-Char...t+for+the+cubs. Beta tester, OOTP 2007-2023 and iOOTP 2011-2014.

06-10-2004, 01:02 PM	#35
BigMak Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 67	Brando, I would assume they are talking about this thread. I have not seen any specific mention anywhere by OOTPD of the problem or a fix.

06-10-2004, 02:07 PM	#36
Brando7778 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	Heard From Steve Steve replied to me and let me know that Markus is working on it. he also made sure to include the fix for IE reapir and stuff. So he is aware of it. Problem with that is, I can't get IE to repair. sigh

06-10-2004, 02:45 PM	#37
BigMak Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 67	Don't know why. It should be the procedure posted in this thread. Just so everyone knows, there is no option in the add/remove that says repair IE. You have to select Microsoft Internet Explorer. Then a message pops up asking if you want to remove, repair, and somethng else. From there you select repair.

06-10-2004, 04:07 PM	#38
Brando7778 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	Tried it Yeah that's exactly what I did, I selected Microsoft internet explorer and then repair and the computer told me it could not repair IE for some reason. Unsure why, it didn't give me a reason. It's amazing that Star Wars Galaxies plays perfect on my PC, but a simple little Baseball simulation doesn't LOL

06-12-2004, 12:09 AM	#39
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	Well, I updated my IE (though I thought it was already the latest version), to no avail. It worked for a bit, then the crash bug started again. Guess I'll have to wait for a new patch.

06-12-2004, 12:34 AM	#40
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	Well, I updated my IE (though I thought it was already the latest version), to no avail. It worked for a bit, then the crash bug started again. Guess I'll have to wait for a new patch.