aslambilal Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Ok so here's how it goes. I have 3 hard drives.HD#1 is Main installation of Windows x64HD#2 is Next installation of Windows x64 ( used whenever i format HD#1 )HD#3 is BackupNow, when i move a file from HD#1 to HD#3 say freshy downloaded ATI 6.11 drivers they work fine off both harddrive #1 and #3. Now when i switch off to HD#2 and try running the driver program, i get a corrupt file error. Same with any zips, isos, anything that i use on HD#1. And when i get back to HD#1, they are still corrupt and need to be re downloaded. I am not sure if i need to buy ram to replace mine or not because the ram might not be the problem. FYI I have tested one ram chip, then the other, and swapping. I currently have a Pentium 3ghz Dual Core with 2gb ddr ram (1gbx2). If i am going to get new ram i will get 2gb ddr (1gbx2). Any ideas if i need to get new ram? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsedgal Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Do a repair install of windows on hard drive #2. Do not reformat. I don't think you're problem has anything to do with the DRAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslambilal Posted November 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Ok, tried that and still same problem. I tried the ATI thing again, i downloaded the drivers, used them, restarted computer and tried to reinstall. "corrupt" etc. bla bla bla. Ordered some ddr2 533 ram so we'll see if this stops the problem, i sure hope so, i wanna get back to my photoshopping :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I doubt it is your RAM.How are your drives set up? RAID, SATA, SCSI?Also, what File System are you using. If it is FAT32, I recomend upgrading to NTFS. Especially for larger files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslambilal Posted December 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 It's IDE, no raid, sata, scsi at all, all NTFS.Here's something that happens1. I install City of Heroes / Villains2. I Patch3. Patcher finds corrupt files and re downloads ( takes a good 2 hrs bcuz of big files )4. Game works5. New Patch6. Patches7. See Step 3Yeah i think it is my ram, if the computer is screwing up whenever it's editing/changing files thats the only thing i can think of, i am gonna go out and get some, hopefully stops all this stress of waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panarchy Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Talking about RAMOFF TOPIC!Can you still buy DDR-333 sticks of RAM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyWhirly Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Talking about RAMOFF TOPIC!Can you still buy DDR-333 sticks of RAM?Well Crucial still sell them link but I don't think Crucial cater for the Australian market but there are bound to be outlets somewhere I would think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 It's IDE, no raid, sata, scsi at all, all NTFS.Here's something that happens1. I install City of Heroes / Villains2. I Patch3. Patcher finds corrupt files and re downloads ( takes a good 2 hrs bcuz of big files )4. Game works5. New Patch6. Patches7. See Step 3Yeah i think it is my ram, if the computer is screwing up whenever it's editing/changing files thats the only thing i can think of, i am gonna go out and get some, hopefully stops all this stress of waiting.So, you patch, it works, a new patch comes out and it goes into an endless loop of patching and downloading?I suppose new RAM couldn't hurt, but it would be a waste if it did not solve the problem. I would try a scandisk first.Start > Run > chkdsk /r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panarchy Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Talking about RAMOFF TOPIC!Can you still buy DDR-333 sticks of RAM?Well Crucial still sell them link but I don't think Crucial cater for the Australian market but there are bound to be outlets somewhere I would think?Arghh where did you get my IP address? How do I hide it without using a proxy or a third party app? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyWhirly Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Arghh where did you get my IP address? How do I hide it without using a proxy or a third party app?I read your profile!I haven't got a clue what your IP address is ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Arghh where did you get my IP address? How do I hide it without using a proxy or a third party app?Do not worry Panarchy - only the site admin and yourself can actually see your IP address displayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Talking about RAMOFF TOPIC!Can you still buy DDR-333 sticks of RAM?Crucial will supply you with sticks of DDR2700 - even in Australia http://www.crucial.com/crucial/pvtcontent/...untry=AUSTRALIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyWhirly Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 only the site admin and yourself can actually see your IP address displayed.I disagree as I can't see my IP address and never have been able to (I'm not bothered by the way!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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