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I'm not sure what to make of this. Does Steam force anything in Windows to sleep? ...I read this as "when Windows wakes, Steam will continue...." I have absolutely nothing set in Windows that would make sleep an option.

Microsoft has decided to release updates that will EAT your memory and processor while your system runs. This was not a mistake. These updates are designed to constantly collect data about your computer for Windows 10. One of them will act like ADWARE and eventually pop up offering you Windows 10. They will run in the background automatically with absolutely no control from the user to shut them down. They can use up to 25-35% of a quad core processor, 35-50% of a dual core and will run while you are using your computer regardless of that use OR when the system has a monitor sleep mode but the power profile is not set to sleep or hibernate.. The power profile any FS computer should be set to run HIGH PERFORMANCE in order to avoid any power management by MS during gaming operation. This effects BOTH WINDOWS 7 and WINDOWS 8 To shut this nonsense down and make sure it does not come back, do the following NOTE: THIS LINK PROVIDES MORE INFORMATION FOR WINDOWS 8 http://www.ghacks.net/2015/04/17/how-to-remove-windows-10-upgrade-updates-in-windows-7-and-8/ In Windows 7: 1. CONTROL PANEL - PROGRAMS AND FEATURES - on the side, click VIEW INSTALLED UPDATES 2. In the list that appears for the list of installed WINDOWS UPDATES, scroll down and locate the following updates in WINDOWS 7 KB2952664 KB2990214 KB3021917 KB3035583 VERIFY EACH KB NUMBER BEFORE CONTINUING 3. UNINSTALL EACH UPDATE YOU FIND - NOTE: When asked to reboot select LATER and continue until all those are uninstalled and remove them in the ORDER shown above THEN REBOOT Go back and check to see if those updates are all gone in the system.. if they are then check and see if you can still connect to Windows Update... IF BOTH ARE TRUE SKIP TO #6 BELOW AND HIDE THE UPDATES AT WU. You are done If KB2952664 has come back or appears again, OR you cant connect to Windows Update and get a ERROR continue with #4 below after uninstalling KB2952664 again Here is the kicker.. if you UNINSTALL KB2952664 many systems cant connect to Windows update anymore! Really MS? Punishment or dimwit strong-arm tactics? 4. Run this MS FIX IT tool http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/windows-update-error-8000ffff [ignore the reference to Vista] Run with the check box aggressive mode unchecked, let it finish, close and then rerun the tool again with the check in AGGRESSIVE 5. Once finished, reboot The above repairs Windows update from not being able to run but BE AWARE it will CLEAN/FLUSH the Windows update 'history' list but wont remove the update list 6. Once rebooted run Windows Update in MANUAL MODE do not let MS download and install updates automatically.. the updates I noted above should reappear in the list including KB2952664 right click them all and select HIDE KB2952664 KB2990214 KB3021917 KB3035583 you will no longer be prompted to install those hidden nonsense updates unless MS decides to try and slip them back in again and Windows Update will work fine For Windows 8 the process is similar.. you can review the link above to remove this garbage EDIT: If the above FIXIT tool fails and you still can not connect to WU, Try this tool: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821/ Download the correct version x32 or x64 and let it repair WU. It will request you install a KB and then it will run a aggressive scan to fix issues. It can take 10 minutes and up to 3 hours to run sometimes so if it appears to hang at like 85%, its still running.. reboot when it finished and recheck WU and don't worry about the MSfixit tools One other option I found worked on one system, change the dropdown selection for how you get updates to: CHECK FOR UPDATES BUT LET ME CHOOSE TO DOWNLOAD/INSTALL see if it connects. If it does and after changes are made you can switch it back to NEVER CHECK FOR UPDATES

I thought that since I am the only user I would be the administrator? If that is not the case I have "propertied" all the .exe's relevant and set them all to Run As Administrator. Will test. I'm afraid I don't quite know what you mean. Can You clarify? I only have a simple external HD which I have had for many years. I also have TrackIR but it is set to start manually so during my testing I prefer to leave it off. Besides, if I use it I only use it while driving or flying. I have meticulously reviewed my "power plan" and am quite sure it is properly set to maximize performance. Neither, I simply log on to a TS ip which is owned by another user. Absolutely no screensaver/slideshow here. Something has crossed my mind though and that is, due to the fact that I am fanatical about running my PC as lean and clean as possible, I may have something switched off that prevent proper function of the headset being allowed to run as it should. It may seem far fetched but then again it is a PC:d: Thanks very much, and keep the suggestions coming.

Apologies if this has been covered. Is there a way to adjust the weather or to be more specific, the fog. I find it a bit heavy especially with clear skies in the middle of the day. I have tried to adjust it in Arma but no change. Thanks

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@ Bratwurste Regarding your memory leak, I know this is not what you are seeing and it may be totally unrelated but... Page filing was mentioned and I am seeing SSD's as quite common now. Are you page filing on an SSD? Like I say, I know you are seeing RAM usage go through the roof but maybe in addition to your woes, you might be having unwanted read/write activity as well. Just a thought

@Kyle_K_ski ......... ......Me First !!! :don 14:

@ JamesSaga Co-op is, at this point in time a WIP, plus it has been shelved temporarily. We play it all the time and even when things go wrong, we still cannot stop. We simply tell ourselves that it's not the objective in this case, but rather the hunt! In order to reload the map so that you are together, you have to load from a "saved game", don't resume. Now how to do just that is a bit tricky so just PM Major Stiffy and he can tell you how he does it. Now as far as not having any "yellow" options in your menu, just respawn or for more drama, have your buddy kill you, and when you come to, you will have the yellow options again. Most of the time, quite often, usually, sometimes, once in a while.The host usually doesn't have any issues with this, as it's usually the client.

Request: Is it possible to add the option of ambient smoke (lightly drifting as a smouldering fire after an explosion) to the TPW mod? @Gliptal: Is it possible to add this option to your GUI and include a slider for smoke duration and view distance (for fps control) ? We were ambushed in a small village and had to lob a few grenades. I thought it would be so immersive if after a grenade explosion there would be lingering smoke. I also appreciate the complex scripting for such an option but not knowing anything about that I would wonder if that is even possible. Thanks!

I hope it's ok to post my question here because even though it is related, it's a bit off topic. Firstly, I do think that the sound quality in games is thee most important mod to enhance game play, bar nun. That said I am looking for a sound card that will support 7.1 being used by a a set of Astro A50's. I've searched quite a bit but most of the information is all a bit technical and hard to understand, which makes my decision unsure. I was hoping to tap a person's knowledge as close to the profession as you are (LJH) and ask for advice. I appreciate your time!

I may have misspoke because,...I play the Pilgrimage mission mostly and it is one that can go on for days so I am wondering if the settings, or more accurately, the version for TPW "sticks" upon resuming the mission, at least until a new mission is started. Since I am ignorant about any aspect of mod's I may sound silly in my suggestion.

....Thanks for the clarification.

I'm sorry if this question has been asked and that I may have missed it. Do you advise to not use other mods (soundscape) with yours? If I run just DF I do not hear that echo, reverb, as prominently as I do with DF+SS. Your forum thread states... "Also: DO NOT mix this soundmod with other soundmods!" ....Can you please confirm this because I just saw this video... ...and I miss that echoing... Thanks!

mmm, yup yup, I just downloaded the latest version mid day, yesterday, and everything seems ok.

...seriously, you're one of the hardest working modders out here!

Are you running back and forth to the library checking your messages? :pet2: Sorry buddy

Ditto here. I was just getting ready to test without mods to narrow it down. @-PARA-Melle Can you list other mods you use, if any?

Your probably not doing it right. You have to hold your left pinky straight up and your right foot on tippy toes.

Something to add to your "todo" list Ryd' In your MP version (when you get to it) of course we start with 2 players. Then as we liberate strongholds we have the option to free/buy? the captive and allow him to run with us. Would it be possible that once the captive has been freed he can be allowed to become another player, say "save game" and then let the scripts add another player slot? That way a third friend can join the hunt and again for a fourth, and fifth. I would prefer up to 5 players max but maybe others can chime in so you can get a sense of preferences.

Congratulations Ryd!

Found a couple of things... -when I bring up the marker system (shift/lmb) the marker UI is split on the map. Then, often but not always, it places a double entry on the map. If i hover the mouse and hit delete, one of the items will be removed but at the expense of another marker somewhere else on the map. -I alerted a chopper and it ended up in an endless circular patrol. Save and exit on the third try seemed to shake it loose.

...does TPW work with the latest BI update? What I mean is I know it works but are there issues that can arise so that I do not blame any other mods I may have running? I have it disabled for the time being but boy it feels lonely out here! Thanks much

Liar !!! :16_6_8:

Hello Alpha_Kilo I think I read somewhere that you should also disable the EBS option in TPW as it conflicts with the same function in AGM. I don't know how to explain technically but the two mods provide the same function as far as enemy supression goes......something like that.

Yes the yellow menu options do return but only if you save and exit As for your future MP endeavors go, I totally understand. You gave us what you can and for that we are still having a ball!!!