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i have at some moments a ddhelp error i have a k6-3dnow with a asus geforce 6800 ddr
Sound blaster life 1024
can anybody tell me how this can be solved
i seem to notice that it comes alot in gamesso if anybody know how to get rid of this error please let me know
I have been having problems with this error too and have been unable to successfully track it down.
I suspect that it might be a DirectX problem because Ddhelp is a DX file and WinME uses a new version of DirectX(7.1)
Just out of curiousity, are you using a voice chat program called Roger Wilco with your games? This is what seems to cause all my errors. If I run this program by itself or with any game and then shut the program down, I will get the Ddhelp error if I try and relaunch any of my 3D games.
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no i dont use that program
i get the error with need for speed porschebut i also think that or my soundblaster card or videocard may cause the problem
i have the error with 7.0,7.1,8.0beta
wat video card do you have
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I get the same exact error!!!
I just bought a new ATI Radeon 64MB DDR vid card and I was getting ready to fire up a game of Unreal after I had formatted my hard drive and the freakin error popped up and I couldn't get into the game. As a matter of fact, I can't get into any of my games!!! This is really pissing me off!!!
HELP
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I got a similar error with my Athlon 850, Radeon 64MB ddr but I SOLVED THE BITCH!!! here is how... first I started the direct x version conflict manager, I deleted all my old direct x files. Next I installed the direct x files that came with my vid card, I then installed the VIA 4 in 1 driver that came with my mobo (VERY IMPORTANT) and I installed direct x 8 (downloadable from microsoft) now the error is gone, ALL OF THESE STEPS ARE NECESSARY. You can access the version conflict manager by going start, programs, accessories, system information. Then go tools, version conflict manager. It will tell you which direct x files are phucked, go start search and find and DELETE all of the phucked files, then continue.
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I just got a New computer with a ATI Radeon 64MB with A Sound Blaster Live! X-Gamer 5.1 and I am just about to go into Windows when this Damn DDHelp has preformed a Illegal Operation. I am getting so pissed off!!! I have been trying to fix it for 5 frickin' hours!!!! Please Help Someone!!!
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Hehe, I just got a Radeon 32DDR and I am getting the same problems, and while looking for information on how to fix it... VOILA! Is it a Radeon/Athlon issue? How interesting...
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ahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!I have the same
freaking problem for a week can fix it. Yes,
i have ati 32 radeon with abit kt7 raid(also
problem with the A: drive--lights on all day,
but it doesnt) workand it cant run any media
programs, it even crashes if you use netscape
to goto ati's website..ahahahaha...but anyway
I need help in fixing the problem please
email me.....
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ahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!!I have the same
freaking problem for a week CAN'T fix it.
Yes, i have ati 32 radeon with abit kt7
raid(also problem with the A: drive--lights
on all day, but it doesnt) it cant run any
media programs, it even crashes if you use
netscape to goto ati's
website..ahahahaha...but anyway
I need help in fixing the problem please
email me.....
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Hi ya...I fix it. It was my chipset--you
should install the newest one. Go over here
for more
info--http://support.ati.com/infobase/3685.html
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I have a athlon 800mhz with a radeon 32 with ddr memory and I get the error saying Ddhelp program has performad an illegal operation and will be shut down, this happens when I use a java chat, game program called 'WebRPG'
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THE SOLUTION
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Or, at least part of the solution. I followed what Fantom wrote above, and it does work! I had to use a boot disk and then manually delete the Direct X files by hand through DOS...my card now works without the DDHELP error. You don't need to delete all Direct X files, but I did. Windows replaced the DDHELP and a few other files.My new problem is that I deleted the DDRAW.VXD file, and my card needs that for the 3D acceleration. Now it is more of a lame duck than anything else. If I re-insert the VXD file, I will then get the DDHELP error yet again. I think I am getting close to making it work- it's just a matter of finding the right combination of Direct X components. E-mail me if you have a solution to this!
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Along with the rest of you, I too have been struggling through numerous hours of re-installing Windows ME time after time. I have the ATI Radeon 64mb DDR Vivo, I am using an MSI motherboard with an 866 P3 processor, and I have the VIA chipset on the motherboard. I have installed Direct X 8.0 along with the ATI drivers, and still no solution. I have installed the VIA chipset drivers along with the ATI drivers, and now windows doesnt load, the freakin screen just goes blank right before it loads. Can anyone, shed any light on this issue!?!?!
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I fixed the problem by going to motherboard's website and downloading updated drivers for my motherboard.
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Brand new freshly built computer. WinME, Radion 64mb. 800p3. I get this damn Ddhelp error on almost everything. I get it trying to run Half life, I get it on certain web pages. I got it trying to load the System Information like Fantom advised. I downloaded the latest drivers from ATI. Nope. I got the DirectX8. Nope.
Now I'm trying something else. I'm reinstalling windows, except this time with Win2000. I'll let you know how it works.
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Okay, loaded Windows 2000, and now it works great!
So that's my advice, dump WinME and go with 2000.
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It appears that I'm not alone in the ddhelp issue. Misery loves company....well, my problem comes when I try to open up Macromedia's 'Flash.' After deleting my old version of direct x and ddhelp, I installed the newest version of direct x--no change, same error message. I did find a temporary solution, however. Rather than choosing close at the error message, I just click ignore several times and then flash starts up fine. I'd like to find a more permanent solution, however.....
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this problem is related to motherboard chipset/drivers and RADEON. okay, so that's it. i can accept that. i will find the right set of drivers and work on the problem until it is solved or the motherboard dies. that is my responsiblity, BUT ATI knows the about problem. a web search of ddhelp and radeon will take you to the ati support page: radeon_issues.html -- but Sorry... You are trying to reach a page that does not exist! ATI has decided not to support consumers, appearently chosing to hide this mess in the bit bucket. It is my duty to alert future buyers of ATI's non-support policy and i accept. if you are reading this and have not bought Radeon... DON'T!
[i am a reasonably intelligent geek who can solve problems -- and i'm not mad... yet!)
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Phuck this! I am returning my card, I dont have time for this BS. Any one who reads this, know my setiments, DO NOT buy ANY RADEAON CARDS!!!
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Radeon + Athlon = disaster. My Radeon was working like a champ with Windows ME and a PII 450. But once I installed the KT7 mobo and 1ghz Athlon, everything that you all are describing happened.
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Just found an updated driver on ATI's website that is supposed to address this issue. Go to support, type in "ddhelp" in the search and download the driver that's supposed to fix the Via chipset/Athlon/Radeon problem. I hope this works.
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I SOLVED THE DAMN PROBLEM!!!! Go to the VIA website and download the latest 4-in-1 drivers. Everything runs like butta'! Hope I helped some of you all!
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I have 5 gaming systems. All have a Nvidia cards of some sort TnT2s and Geforce cards. I have celerons P3s and Athlon K7s. Every single one of them has this DAMN error which force reboot. It is a OS issue. I have been building systems since WIN95. This is the only problem I have not been able to solve thus far. I first started seeing this error shortly after the DX update released right before WINME was on the shelves. I think it was DX 7a or something. I do know of a way to lessen the error dramatically. First reboot your computer in safemode. Now go to device manger and remove ALL the display adapters that show up. Reboot again and when windows detects your card do not let it install a driver for the card. Choose display a list and then choose standard VGA adapter and reboot. Now you can update the driver to the driver of your choice. Every time you update the driver for you cards do this. On some of my systems this eliminates the Ddhelp error completely. On others it just lessens it to a point that it will only occur every few days or so.
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