PC Tweaks for Silkroad

Posted On Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at at 12/05/2007 05:40:00 AM by null  

Windows Vista
Combination of factors.

  1. Install DirectX 9.0C from Microsoft.
  2. Right click on the Silkroad shortcut. Click on Properties, then go to the Compatibility tab. Make sure that Silkroad is set to run in Windows XP SP2compatibility mode.
  3. Update all your drivers.
  4. Reboot.
  5. Right click My Computer, then click on Properties. Go to Advanced, then Settings, then Data Execution Prevention. Ensure that Silkroad is an exception or that DEP is only turned on for essential Windows Programs and Services.
  6. Right click Silkroad, then click on "Run as administrator."
*To find the specific drivers needed for your system, go to the website ofyour motherboard manufacturer or the website of the OEM (Original EquipmentManufacturer: Dell, Compaq, Gateway, Lenovo, etc) and then find the"Downloads" section. Select your make/model/version, then you can finda list of driver that you need as well as a download link. You are not yet donehowever, as these drivers are probably out of date. Next, you need to take thename of driver (such as "SiS Accelerated AGP"), and google for thecompany name (Example: SiS). After finding the company website, you need todownload the specific driver ("Accelerated AGP"). You will need torepeat this process for every single driver.
*In addition, many drivers will have specific installation steps andinstructions. Ensure that you follow them.

How can I check whether my computer is secureand cannot be hacked?

Go to thispage on grc.com, click proceed, then click "All Service Ports."The best result is every single box showing green. If any are blue, you're OK.You need to ensure, however, that none show up as red. If they do, you shouldinstall a firewall, activate XP's built-in firewall, or activate the firewall atyour router or modem.

How can I check whether my password is a goodone?
Enter a password similar to your real password to thisutility on Microsoft's website. Ensure that Javascript is enabled.

How do I update my graphics card driver/findout what my graphics card is?
Confusion.
  1. Go to Start, then click on Run. Type in dxdiag and hitenter.
  2. Click on the Display tab. The name of your card will be under the section labeled "Device".
  3. To update the driver, go to the website of the card manufacturer. (Example 1: NVIDIA MX/MX 400. Manufacturer is NVIDIA, thus www.nvidia.com. Example 2: ATI Radeon 9000. Manufacturer is ATI (Note: Merged with AMD), thus ati.amd.com)
Message String Error:
Bad download.
Download it again. Make sure you're using InternetExplorer with no download managers or accelerators.

Server Undergoing Inspection when Silkroad isonline/Cannot access Silkroad website/........(9)/C9/"Silkroad.exe has encountered a problem andneeds to be closed. We are sorry for the inconvenience.":
Internet connection to Silkroad blocked.
  1. Use Notepad to navigate toC:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and open the file labeled hosts.
  2. Delete everything in the file (Ctrl+A, Delete). Replace it with:
    127.0.0.1 localhost
    121.128.133.26 gwgt1.joymax.co.kr
    121.128.133.26 gwgt1.joymax.com
    121.128.133.27 gwgt2.joymax.co.kr121.128.133.27 gwgt2.joymax.com
    64.152.34.142 joymaxnpro.nefficient.com
    121.128.133.12 silkroadonline.net
  3. Save it and reboot.
  4. Ensure that Silkroad is allowedthrough all firewalls including software and hardware (allow port 15779 TCP).
Instructions below are for XP's built in firewall.
  1. Click Start, then go to Run and type wscui.cpl. Hit OK. Click "Windows Firewall."
  2. Go to the tab labeled Exceptions, and then click on Add Program.
  3. Go to C:\Program Files\Silkroad, and add both silkroad.exe and sro_client.exe.
If this does not solve your problem after a reboot,return to the Exceptions tab, this time click Add Port, then add port 15779 TCP.
After that, right click on My Computer, then go toProperties. Go to Advanced, then Settings, then Data Execution Prevention.Ensure that Silkroad is an exception or that DEP is only turned on for essentialWindows Programs and Services.
Finally, if none of the previous have solved your issue, reboot and tap F8 as the system is starting.Select "Safe Mode with Networking." Update Silkroad, then reboot back into normalWindows.

Website is not loading correctly/Cannot registerdue to website design issues.
Internet browser is not rendering page properly.
  1. Go to Microsoft Update and install any availablepatches, then reboot.
  2. Use Internet Explorer to access the Silkroad Online website.
Cannot register because the website statesthat only five accounts can be made.
Someone else has already registered from yourinternet address.Register at your public library, your workplace, oryour school.
Alternatively, use a proxy. Sites include projectbypass.com, stupidcensorship.com, orvolleyballwizard.com. http://proxy.org/cgi_proxies.shtmloffers a list of many more. You simply navigate to these websites, then in thebox tell them to go to the Silkroad Online website. Note that many proxies arevery slow, you will need to wait for them.

????? Error:
Driver issue(s).
  1. Update all drivers including sound and graphics.
  2. Update DirectX to 9.0c.
  3. Download any updates from MicrosoftUpdate.
  4. Check to make sure that your Windows resolution setting matchesyour Silkroad in-game resolution settings.
*To find the specific drivers needed for your system, go to the website ofyour motherboard manufacturer or the website of the OEM (Original EquipmentManufacturer: Dell, Compaq, Gateway, Lenovo, etc) and then find the"Downloads" section. Select your make/model/version, then you can finda list of driver that you need as well as a download link. You are not yet donehowever, as these drivers are probably out of date. Next, you need to take thename of driver (such as "SiS Accelerated AGP"), and google for thecompany name (Example: SiS). After finding the company website, you need todownload the specific driver ("Accelerated AGP"). You will need torepeat this process for every single driver.
*In addition, many drivers will have specific installation steps andinstructions. Ensure that you follow them.

Random reboots:
System is configured to automatically rebootupon system failure.
  1. Right click My Computer, then go to Properties.
  2. Go to the Advanced tab, and under Startup and Recovery click Settings.
  3. Uncheck Automatically Restart, then hit OK.
BlueScreen Of Death (BSOD):
Driver issues.
Update all drivers.
*To find the specific drivers needed for your system, go to the website ofyour motherboard manufacturer or the website of the OEM (Original EquipmentManufacturer: Dell, Compaq, Gateway, Lenovo, etc) and then find the"Downloads" section. Select your make/model/version, then you can finda list of driver that you need as well as a download link. You are not yet donehowever, as these drivers are probably out of date. Next, you need to take thename of driver (such as "SiS Accelerated AGP"), and google for thecompany name (Example: SiS). After finding the company website, you need todownload the specific driver ("Accelerated AGP"). You will need torepeat this process for every single driver.
*In addition, many drivers will have specific installation steps andinstructions. Ensure that you follow them.Game Hack Detected/Virus Detected in Silkroad:

GameGuard has detected a game hack or yourantivirus program has detected a virus.
  1. Close all running programs in the background. Ensure that you are not using any hacks including a modified client.
  2. Reboot.
  3. Update your antivirus program.
  4. Scan your entire disk for viruses.
Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error!
Outdated C++ libraries and/or outdated drivers.
  1. Download VC6RedistSetup_Enu.exe.
  2. Agree to the license agreement, and extract the results to C:/.
  3. Go to C:/,and run vcredist.exe.
  4. Update all drivers including sound and graphics.
  5. Also update DirectX to 9.0C and go to Microsoft Update.
*To find the specific drivers needed for your system, go to the website ofyour motherboard manufacturer or the website of the OEM (Original EquipmentManufacturer: Dell, Compaq, Gateway, Lenovo, etc) and then find the"Downloads" section. Select your make/model/version, then you can finda list of driver that you need as well as a download link. You are not yet donehowever, as these drivers are probably out of date. Next, you need to take thename of driver (such as "SiS Accelerated AGP"), and google for thecompany name (Example: SiS). After finding the company website, you need todownload the specific driver ("Accelerated AGP"). You will need torepeat this process for every single driver.
*In addition, many drivers will have specific installation steps andinstructions. Ensure that you follow them.

"Replacer.exe is corrupt":
Corrupt file
  1. Go to C:\Program Files\Silkroad.
  2. Rename replacer.exe to replacerbackup.exe
  3. Replace replacer.exe with this.
"My computer has been slowing down, and I receiverandom popups." "Programs tell me that I need to buy their productbecause my computer has errors/invalid registry/spyware." "There are new icons fromprograms that I haven't installed in the system tray."
Your computer is infected with spyware/adware.
  1. Download Hijackthis 1.99.1 from Merijn.
  2. Extract HijackThis.exe to C:/Hijackthis.
  3. Run HijackThis.exe, and click "Do a systemscan and save a logfile."
  4. When it's done, a notepad window will popup. Copy everything.
  5. Go to a reputable forum like castlecops.com and postthe log in the section for HijackThis logs.

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