Oblivion - game acting "funny".

MachM · 22 Mar 2007 at 21:39

Hi guys, sorry for the rather vague title. I'm having issues with my install of Oblivion. I've played on this loads, 100 hours or so with no problems whatsoever.

Recently when I went to play on it I noticed that there was no music playing. Other sounds were fine, just missing the music. After about five minutes of play the game locks up. For example if I'm running, the character will just keep on running and no keys will work to stop him. Can't even quit, have to rely on good old reliable Ctrl+Alt+Del.

I've tried uninstalling and re-installing several times with no luck.

Any help would be much appreciated as I've wasted too much time on this game to give up on it now.

Darkwave · 22 Mar 2007 at 21:41

First thing I would try is backing up your saves and re-installing the game.

Failing that I have no idea, would be dreading to think it's a problem with the PC.

Jongo · 22 Mar 2007 at 21:47

that happened to me i found that just quitting and restarting sorts it. If not restarting the comp fix's it

MachM · 22 Mar 2007 at 21:59

Cheers for the quick replies guys, I'll keep plugging away. My other attempts at fixing it have involved shouting and shaking my fist at it, I'll keep trying that too!

At least it makes me feel better.

Jongo · 22 Mar 2007 at 22:41

ah so u did the Old Jeremy Clarkson type of approach then

matt_fsr · 23 Mar 2007 at 12:33

Having read up a lot on various Oblivion problems - i finally bit the bullet and upgraded my soundcard to a low-end X-Fi version from a somewhat antiquated (but perfectly good) Soundblaster live 5.1 - and behold, all ye problems of BSOD were magically vanished!!

Try running it with your soundcard physically removed, if you have a Soundblaster - and see if you get the same problem

MooSey-UK · 23 Mar 2007 at 15:53

Read this - TES IV FORUM FAQ
it sounds like you need to do a CLEAN uninstall then edit your .ini file.
when you uninstall oblivion it leaves a lot of stuff behind in case you re-install it again. scroll down the post in the link and it tells you how to do a clean uninstal (not to mention lots of other potential solutions to your prob).

also go here - My HUUUUUUUUUGE OBLIVION POST at no expense spared it's got a ton of links etc to help you.