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CPU usage

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“I have checked the CPU usage and saw a problem: it was running at 45-50%, so my GPU’s are just waiting for nothing while the CPU is slacking.”

It doesn’t work that way. That’s why I wish people would stop going by CPU “usage” as an indicator of how their system is operating (unless it’s pegged at 100% on the desktop – which indicates a software problem).

Graphics Breaking

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Artifacts indicate a defective graphics card, power supply or overheating.

Since you’ve eliminated two of the three, that means the graphics card is failing. Down-clocking can work, but it will need to be replaced to completely solve the issue.

[MAC] Black login screen on 10.10.3 DP

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Mac OS X 10.10.3 Developer Preview

The bold part is likely your problem.

[MAC] FPS issues

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I wish my CPU would do 200% usage. /sigh…

IP Verification

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Are you sure that the emails didn’t end up in the Spam folder?

[PC] Game crashing computer

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A meter won’t necessary show the issue if it happens very quickly.

Your best option would be to substitute a known good working power supply as a test.

[PC] Game crashing computer

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It sounds like your power supply is defective.

Been crashing since launch

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I have an Nvidia GPU and have no crashes.

Been crashing since launch

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Actually, it is your computer:

—> Crash <—
Exception: c0000096
App: Gw2.exe
Pid: 3764
Cmdline:
BaseAddr: 003A0000
ProgramId: 101
Build: 44501
Module: nvd3dum.dll <—- Nvidia graphics driver crash
When: 2015-02-04T17:05:40Z 2015-02-04T11:05:40-06:00
Uptime: 0 days 0:08:01
Flags: 0

Your graphics driver is crashing. This usually means that your GPU is failing OR some piece of software is interfering, causing the crash.

Is there ever going to be a lag fix ?

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Curby.4897 -

If we are not experiencing lag, then it isn’t the game servers. Every one of those Tracerts show packet loss before hitting the GW2 servers. I know, I’ve looked at quite a lot of them and continue to do so.

Third Party Software

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The safe bet is not to use the program.

Is there ever going to be a lag fix ?

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I don’t have any lag, so it’s likely your ISP or a node between your computer and the game servers that is at fault. We would need to see a Tracert to determine where the issue is.

Very high CPU usage 70-80% i5-2500k

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You might want to redo the thermal compound between your heatsink and CPU. The max temp for that CPU is 72.6 C.

Also, you should only concern yourself when an application other than a game (or video processing, etc.) maxes your CPU to 100% when it really shouldn’t.

Two different account tags?

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“But why it is all of a sudden different eludes me.”

/facepalm

My video card does not like GW2

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Try re-seating your graphics card.

Gw2 lower resolution

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No. Even if you could, going from 1024 X 600 to 800 X 600 won’t make much difference.

crash question

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Your graphics card is most likely failing.

Can you only transfer with gems?

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You can transfer using only gems without losing anything. I did that a while back using game gold to buy the gems.

Cannot install client.

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I’m using Windows Firewall with Microsoft Security Essentials.

I believe that does have some form of network protection.

Personally, I would switch to Avast, MSE really is not very good.

Cannot install client.

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the only firewall I have is the windows firewall. I can’t type CoherentUI to allow it.

Well, it sure looks like something is blocking it. Some anti-virus programs also have network protection which may act as a firewall.

Gold change between alt-account and main one

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You should be fine.

Can't play on Windows 8.1 (more inside..)

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The Ice Mage, from your log:

ProcessCount: 134

Really? 134 processes running? That’s a new record so far. If you tried disabling unneeded start-up programs something went wrong.

Please try again. More info here:

http://www.howtogeek.com/162446/how-to-manage-startup-applications-in-windows-8/

Make sure to reboot after.

Cannot install client.

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Anyone able to help?

Allow CoherentUI through your firewall.

Unable to launch with correct videocard

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Go to Device Manager and disable the integrated card.

Low fps on high end system

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Re-seat your graphics card.

Size of Today's Patch?

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It’s about 104 MB.

Crashing Issue

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That may be it. Steam overlay may be causing the issue. You could also try re-seating your RAM modules. Sometimes the connections can get a little “flaky.”

Character name is no longer valid

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" I’m just curious as to why I can no longer use the name Adelbern. Does anyone have any ideas?

You aren’t allowed to use NPC names.

I have $300 to improve my PC.

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I agree with sirsquishy.8531.

His CPU is not capable of fully driving a GTX960 – it will be a bottleneck. It’s important to realize that you need a fast CPU to drive a fast GPU to its full potential.

Will Anet ever go for dx11/12?

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I’m not assuming: http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1013691/Designing-Guild-Wars-2-Dynamic
In minute 8 of this video they say it took them 6 months with a full team dedicated to it, just to implement new tecnologies in gw1 engine, even before they created the engine for gw2.

You’re kind of misrepresenting what they said. What they were talking about is how they prototyped the ‘heart’ system in GW1. That has nothing to do with graphics programming. The 6 months was how long they spent testing out the new ‘quests’ system. They didn’t say anything about how long it took to do the graphics updates.

Finally, and to end this discussion, despite the game engine and API used, the game is already 2.5 years old, and a lot of performance improvements have been made over this time.

It’s kinda sad, really. I wish I was a graphics programmer. I would totally apply to work at Anet and fix them up a DX12 version of GW2. Because, honestly I think the game is great. The ideas and mechanics are really enjoyable.

As it stands though, I’ve only done high level stuff like game mechanics programming in C++, so… sorry guys, it aint happening!

That would involve re-writing the game engine. It’s a much bigger task than most people realize.

Also, DX11 APIs done poorly actually result in reduced performance.

Anet's support is fantastic *starting rant*

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So…your account was compromised (your fault), someone ripped you off in game (your fault) and someone was posting game screenshots that you didn’t like…

With the exception of the pictures, everything else was your fault. Yet you are here complaining that Anet didn’t fix things to your satisfaction. Don’t let your account get compromised – it’s easy.

I played WoW for 5 years and never had my account compromised. It’s really not hard to do.

Good luck in the future.

game freezes up and cant close client

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Did you “upgrade” Windows, or do a clean install?

It’s been my experience that simply upgrading Windows ends up not working correctly. I recommend formatting the hard drive and doing a clean install when doing an OS upgrade.

How to backup Guild Wars 2

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Yes. It will work.

Unable to access the black lion store

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Allow CoherentUI through your firewall.

Where to go to get a refund?

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Check your computer for malware – specifically browser hijacks or malware toolbars.

This is not normal browser behavior.

Guild Wars 2 completely freezes my computer

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Try disabling all unneeded start-up programs, then reboot. More info here:

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html

My experience w/refund - Jan 24th-25th promo

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That’s just life. Once I bought a power supply that came with a $10 rebate. The next day a $20 rebate was offered instead.

I didn’t pursue the $20 rebate because I did not buy it on the day that rebate was offered. See what I’m getting at?

You shouldn’t expect them to give you any kind of refund when you didn’t buy the game when the promotion was offered.

Crashing Issue

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Core temperatures are actually calculated. The only one that matters is the package (case) temperature. You could try replacing the thermal grease on your CPU – that seems pretty high even for a stock cooler.

I’m using a stock cooler on my i5 and with fully loading all cores (with a program called Heavyload), it gets right up to the max of 76 to 77 C. It’s not a problem because none of my games max the cores anyway.

Crashing Issue

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Max temp for the Intel i7 2600k is 72.6 degrees C. If you reach or exceed that, the results will be unpredictable.

You may have a RAM issue. Memtest doesn’t really stress the memory very much. It’s really great for finding memory that has definitely failed, but it isn’t going to be very accurate for memory that’s “borderline.”

Video driver issue, or something else?

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It could be ram going bad, video card failing or even a power supply issue.

First; I would try removing and re-seating the video card and RAM. It not a bad idea to update the video drivers but I don’t believe this is the cause of your issue.

If I remember correctly, the Geforce Experience doesn’t work with the 8800 cards (that was my previous card) – so I would uninstall it.

System Clock slows down when GW2 is running

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Replace your BIOS battery.

Game Crashing

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Most likely your power supply is failing.

[PC] PSU fan very loud during Guild Wars 2

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Seasonic is a good power supply, but it could be failing.

Anybody else have problems with forum

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Yep, same problem here. Seems to be fixed now.

Advice required please

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If she has Firefox and has logged into the Guild Wars 2 website, the password can be viewed inside Firefox.

Tools > Options > Security tab > Saved Passwords

Windows 10 Tech Prewiew

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“Their reply mentioned that my OS version is not supported. Any suggestions on how I can get the game to work?”

Install Windows 7 or 8.

Why is the launcher for this game so bad?

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Same here Feirlista Xv.1425. I never have any problems updating or playing. I remember it was the same with WoW. Every update with WoW some people had problems every time. I never had any problems updating WoW either. Yes, WoW did have server issues occasionally, but I’m not seeing that with GW2.

This problem is likely caused by software conflicts (background programs running) or internet/ISP/network problems on the user’s end.

Game does not open

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Update your video card drivers.

Can't connect only when I hit "Play"

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“I’m using my campus internet”

That’s probably the issue. Most likely, they are blocking the ports GW2 needs or the application itself.

Launcher crash ? (SOLVED)

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“Fatal Error: Fatal disk-error (997: Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.) on write”

That’s your issue and it has nothing to do with GW2. It’s a Windows error that you’ll need to troubleshoot.

This may help you:

https://community.serif.com/forum/other-products/14966/error-message-overlapped-i-o-operation-in-progress-when-installing-serif-software