[updated] Before making a thread here

[enigma#]

Before making a thread please consider searching through the website, this saves time and reduces clutter on the parent thread

 

In addition to searching, here is some information that may possibly alleviate the problems you are having. This is not meant to solve any problems but help you find some possible solutions.

 

Please remember when you post to be as accurate and detailed as possible so we can help you solve your problem more effectively.

 

IMPORTANT:

Asking for and/or posting links to Warez (also known as pirated software) will get you banned from this forum (Dev/Tech Talk/Help/Tutorials).

Do NOT post ANYTHING that contravenes IP (intellectual property rights) laws of your country or the United States.

You have been warned.

 

Steam related problems

1. If you are having problems with Steam itself (not the games, but just steam)

Please consider deleting "clientregistry.blob" in your Steam directory

It can be found by default at C:\Program files (x86)\Steam\ or C:\Program files\Steam\

 

2. If you are encountering crashes related to your game, try the following

a) Please make sure you can actually run the game (check System Requirements)

Ensure that your drivers are up-to date

c) Verify your game cache files (see https://support.stea...=2037-QEUH-3335 for more instructions)

d) Try flushing out your configuration file as it may have caused issues

Right-click on the game you're attempting to play

Select "Properties"

Click "Set Launch Options",

found under the "General" tab

Type in: -autoconfig

Click "Ok"

Launch the game

 

OR if you know where your configuration file is, delete the files in the [CFG] folder and Steam will rebuild it after you launch the game

 

e) Consider lowering the graphics quality on your game

 

f) Ensure that no extra programs (such as Torrent clients, AV programs [although this can be spared in most cases], browsers etc...) are running.

 

g) If all else fails, reinstall the game

This can be achieved by right clicking on the game, hit Properties, followed by hitting "Delete local game content"

The game should subsequently be dimmed, reinstall it by double clicking on the game itself. Follow the prompts thereafter

 

General Tips and Tricks

 

1. Keep your drivers and operating system up to date

2. Keep your AntiVirus client up to date

3. If you have recently installed an application and noticed your computer slow down thereafter, consider uninstalling the application.

4. Consider starting Windows in "Last Known Good Configuration" mode if you notice problems still

5. System Restore is a very handy tool if you're not 100% about the ins-and-outs of your system.

 

6. All request for signatures, sprays and art related... they go https://hellsgamers.com/forum/77-photoshoppaintvideo-art-related/

 

Laptop power

 

If you're using a laptop and notice that your battery life has significantly gone down since, please consider the following as possible reasons for the low battery life.

 

1. If you're using it as a desktop replacement and don't plan to move it anywhere, you can always take out the battery and use the AC power instead. It runs the risk of you losing your data should someone pull out the AC plug by accident.

 

2. Modify the brightness of your screen.

This can be usually achieved via the function keys or in your power options.

 

3. If you are hard-wired into a network, turn off your WiFi and Bluetooth.

 

4. If there is a larger battery available for your laptop, get it. Consider it as a spare.

 

5. Change the power plan on your computer (if possible)

Start -> Control Panel -> Power Options

(For all operating systems after windows 2000)

 

Forum Tricks and Tips

 

1. When searching Steam IDs on our forums (upper right hand side of forums), please remove STEAM_ for a more accurate search

 

2. If you have a thread that looks like this http://www.hellsgame...s.php?id=######, retype the URL as such http://www.hellsgame.../threads/######. (useful for looking at old threads where links are broken)

 

3. If in doubt about posting a request or thread, don't post. Ask a moderator, Staff, Council member to see it is allowed.

 

4. The T-List has been moved to the top menu "Tools"

 

5. The SteamID converter has been moved to the top menu "Tools"

 

6. When at the home page of forums, if you want to skip to the end of a thread, click the icon beside the thread name. It looks like the fast forward icon on a VCR/DVD unit.

 

7. If you would like to get a name change for your forums, please note that we do not change names excessively. Please make the name you WANT when you register and not afterwards. We understand however, circumstances will change. Please PM a Staff member for further assistance on this.

 

Services...

 

Windows relies heavily on services. However some of them may not be necessary for a typical user, some may be.

This may help with your system performance however it is with risk.

 

Try a few of these tweaks... mind you, they can have unexpected results if you're not sure what they mean. It's explained fairly clearly at the website.

Windows 7 Services Guide

Windows Vista Services Guide

 

[This is not my doing X_x]

Edited November 27, 2012 by RedDevil6193

[RetiredTacos]

I approve

[enigma#]

bump for added rule