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[Palesblade]

I was hoping that a Bioware rep could answer this question as I plan to upgrade my OS from WinXP to Win7-64 in the next few days. Will the game & DLC's run in a 64-bit system?

[darkizzle]

Define "running"? It isn't any worse or any better on Windows 7 64. Still runs like untested crap, same on any system.

[bartoni33]

darkizzle wrote...

Define "running"? It isn't any worse or any better on Windows 7 64. Still runs like untested crap, same on any system.

I approve this message!

I've (attempted) to run this on both a XP and 7 64 rig and get crashes on both.

[Levi28001]

If you guys want to post information on your problems(PC Specs, patch versions. As much information as you can give about the crash.), some of us would try to help

As for the OP's question: You can try email EA, or PMing a developer or Bioware worker on the forum.

Modifié par Levi28001, 10 mai 2010 - 03:39 .

[Ginasue]

I'm running Windows 7 on a 64-bit, and have had many bugs in the game. My profile hasn't updated now in 4 months. Yet, I work around the bugs and have finished Awakening.

What really got me was the bug at the end of the game, where I watched the credits then was transported back to fighting the mother again, and again, and again.

[didymos1120]

Ginasue wrote...

I'm running Windows 7 on a 64-bit, and have had many bugs in the game. My profile hasn't updated now in 4 months. Yet, I work around the bugs and have finished Awakening.
What really got me was the bug at the end of the game, where I watched the credits then was transported back to fighting the mother again, and again, and again.

Well, neither of those are unique to 64-bit systems, so....

ETA: Just occurred to me that the profile update issue isn't even unique to the PC.  Don't know if the other one is.

Modifié par didymos1120, 10 mai 2010 - 09:39 .

[didymos1120]

Palesblade wrote...
 Will the game & DLC's run in a 64-bit system?

Yes it will and yes they will too.  As will the toolset. 

[purplesunset]

You guys forgot to mention this important  point:

The reason you need an answer is that EA is basically using that "was not tested" line as a cop out answer for any complaint raised when you contact them for support. I think this is really unfair to you guys.

Fan: "Hey, EA, I have this problem. My previously purchased DLC no longer show up when I log into my account."

EA rep: "The game wasn't tested on windows 7. You're out of luck." (whew, that's one less pesky  customer to deal with. and less work for us to sort out. tee hee)

[LaarDha]

I've run Awakenings on Windows 7 64-bit for about 40 hours with no crashes at all. (No, I'm not making that up.) I haven't played a lot of Origins since I switched from XP, but I do have all the DLCs installed and had no problems.

It helps to check your system for registry errors, especially .dll errors. I found 5 or 6 in a cleanly installed and fully updated system. Since repairing these, DA hasn't crashed once. This also fixed the "installation failed - data error" problems.

Modifié par LaarDha, 10 mai 2010 - 04:36 .

[darkizzle]

Elps wrote...

Levi28001 wrote...

If you guys want to post information on your problems(PC Specs, patch versions. As much information as you can give about the crash.), some of us would try to help

As for the OP's question: You can try email EA, or PMing a developer or Bioware worker on the forum.

EA had already responded, saying that DA:O was not tested on Windows 7, which contradicts the Microsoft compatibility statement, which is why I have asked for a public answer. 

There is already a thread where the developers ask for system specs to help them troubleshoot http://social.biowar...8/index/2183461
There are more reports there for Windows 7 than any other OS. 

Since this question has arisen in other threads I hope a developer will give us the definitive answer. I'm not sure that EA support really know/care.

Because most people have Windows 7, maybe?

And as someone already said, EA would suggest not using Windows 7 along with cleaning out your internet history (true story, they actually do suggest that...morons) to flipping your pc upside down instead of giving any real advice.

Modifié par darkizzle, 11 mai 2010 - 09:59 .

[Palesblade]

LaarDha wrote...

I've run Awakenings on Windows 7 64-bit for about 40 hours with no crashes at all. (No, I'm not making that up.) I haven't played a lot of Origins since I switched from XP, but I do have all the DLCs installed and had no problems.

It helps to check your system for registry errors, especially .dll errors. I found 5 or 6 in a cleanly installed and fully updated system. Since repairing these, DA hasn't crashed once. This also fixed the "installation failed - data error" problems.

Just curious how you found out which .dll's where bad and how you repaired them?

Also, to everyone else, thanks for all the answers. I have WinXP (32 bit) now but just bought Win 7-64 so that I can see all 4GB that I have installed. I've had a few crashes with DA:O but I haven't purchased any DLC's yet and was planning to, until I read the 1.03 patch issues.

[Levi28001]

Palesblade wrote...

LaarDha wrote...

I've run Awakenings on Windows 7 64-bit for about 40 hours with no crashes at all. (No, I'm not making that up.) I haven't played a lot of Origins since I switched from XP, but I do have all the DLCs installed and had no problems.

It helps to check your system for registry errors, especially .dll errors. I found 5 or 6 in a cleanly installed and fully updated system. Since repairing these, DA hasn't crashed once. This also fixed the "installation failed - data error" problems.

Just curious how you found out which .dll's where bad and how you repaired them?

Also, to everyone else, thanks for all the answers. I have WinXP (32 bit) now but just bought Win 7-64 so that I can see all 4GB that I have installed. I've had a few crashes with DA:O but I haven't purchased any DLC's yet and was planning to, until I read the 1.03 patch issues.0

Use a program such as Advanced System Care or CCcleaner to fix registy errors. You can find them at www.download.com

[LaarDha]

Palesblade wrote...

LaarDha wrote...

I've run Awakenings on Windows 7 64-bit for about 40 hours with no crashes at all. (No, I'm not making that up.) I haven't played a lot of Origins since I switched from XP, but I do have all the DLCs installed and had no problems.

It helps to check your system for registry errors, especially .dll errors. I found 5 or 6 in a cleanly installed and fully updated system. Since repairing these, DA hasn't crashed once. This also fixed the "installation failed - data error" problems.

Just curious how you found out which .dll's where bad and how you repaired them?

Also, to everyone else, thanks for all the answers. I have WinXP (32 bit) now but just bought Win 7-64 so that I can see all 4GB that I have installed. I've had a few crashes with DA:O but I haven't purchased any DLC's yet and was planning to, until I read the 1.03 patch issues.

I used Advanced Registry Optimizer   The trial version is limited, but will still give you enough to fix quite a few errors. Any .dll file errors will show up under the deep scan details. I was so happy with the results, I bought the program.

[GPA_Nemesis]

I'm currently about 40-50% through Origins, Win7 64x the whole time. I've run since retail through 1.03, and so far I've run into two crashes (with 1.03) and the odd case of occasional flickering trees (though I somehow think that's a ATI CrossfireX issue). That, and the slower and slower load time bug. None of which, I think, are unique to the 64x OS. Then again, I *did* enable large memory address on the .exe, so maybe that helped.
-Nem

Modifié par GPA_Nemesis, 14 mai 2010 - 03:34 .

[didymos1120]

Elps wrote...

It's interesting that the system specs for Origins were better than for Awakening. On the EA site it emphasises Awakening requiring a single core.

Where are you seeing that?  I'm looking at the game info page right now, and I don't see anything about multi vs. single core.  Is this buried on the support site somewhere?

[didymos1120]

Elps wrote...

I've noticed that before on EA - different pages load depending on where you click from and/or your geo location. This is the screenshot ...



from here.

OK. Found it.  Turns out, however, that the store shows the same thing for Origins (and checking my box, I found it's the same there too):

Minimum Requirements:

OS: Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7

CPU: Intel Core 2 SINGLE 1.6 Ghz Processor or equivalent / AMD 64
2.0 Ghz Processor or equivalent

RAM: 1 GB (1.5 GB Vista and Windows 7)

DISC DRIVE: DVD Rom drive required for packaged media

HARD DRIVE: 20 GB HD space

VIDEO: ATI Radeon X850 256MB or greater / NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
128MB or greater. Vista: Radeon X1550 256MB / NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
256MB

SOUND: Direct X Compatible Sound Card


Which is bizarre, because over on the Bioware FAQ page we get this for the min reqs:

OS: Windows XP with SP3 or Windows Vista with SP1
CPU: Intel Core 2(or equivalent) running at 1.4Ghz or greater
AMD X2(or equivalent) running at 1.8Ghz or greater
RAM: 1GB or more
VIDEO: ATI Radeon X850 128MB or greater
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater
DVD ROM (Physical copy)
20 GB HD space

So basically, Bioware seems to have its own ideas about what the min specs are. And of course, Bioware doesn't include Windows 7, 64-bit or no.  In other words: WTF?

ETA: Oh, and of course the recommended specs are slightly different too.

Modifié par didymos1120, 14 mai 2010 - 07:15 .

[Levi28001]

LaarDha wrote...

I used Advanced Registry Optimizer   The trial version is limited, but will still give you enough to fix quite a few errors. Any .dll file errors will show up under the deep scan details. I was so happy with the results, I bought the program.

You payed 30$ for that, you got robbed.

[didymos1120]

Elps wrote...

Can you see what's happening? Different specs are showing up for different geographical regions. From the same site I got the other screenshot, here's the Origins requirements:

 

That's strange.  Those specs basically match what's on Bioware's DA FAQ site, but not the US EA store. The recommended ones also match up, but then they leave out the AMD CPU info on all of them. What the hell?  Are they just forgetting to update their websites?

[Levi28001]

didymos1120 wrote...

Elps wrote...

Can you see what's happening? Different specs are showing up for different geographical regions. From the same site I got the other screenshot, here's the Origins requirements:

 

That's strange.  Those specs basically match what's on Bioware's DA FAQ site, but not the US EA store. The recommended ones also match up, but then they leave out the AMD CPU info on all of them. What the hell?  Are they just forgetting to update their websites?

I can tell why it is just like that on the EA store, they don't care if your PC specs can handle it or not enough to make sure it is correct.  They just want your cash, for a reference for above... look at their tech support.