Windows Vista Audio Video Glitches

[AlfaNewB]

about a week ago i changed my performance settings to "adjust for best performance" i changed my settings so i can get the best performance while gaming. after the change and reboot i started to play solitaire in full screen the sound was very choppy and the cards would lag. i then went back to my performance settings and changed it back to "let windows choose whats best for my computer". i continued to play solitaire and the entire system locked up with a glitching sound over and over. so i went ahead and reboot. then i played a dvd movie in full screen and same thing happened. and then i ran windows update hoping there might be a fix, and there was SP1, after allt he updates, including video, audio, keyboard and mice updates, i still have the same problem.

when i play solitaire in full screen or watch dvd movies or just mpeg videos i get major lag and glitchy sound that ends up to a lock up. here is my system specs off of DX

System Information
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Time of this report: 11/16/2008, 18:24:46
Machine name: ALFA75-PC
Operating System: Windows Vistaâ„¢ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: Maximus Formula
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/23/08 17:03:01 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1550MB used, 2783MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: The file ctaud2k.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Sound Tab 2: The file ctaud2k.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8800 GTS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0193&SUBSYS_042110DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1384 MB
Dedicated Memory: 617 MB
Shared Memory: 767 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: SONY CPD-E400/E400E
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.7824 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/7/2008 13:33:00, 5963776 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-42D3-11CF-FE6D-2A2402C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0193
SubSys ID: 0x042110DE
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_B ModeWMV9_B ModeVC1_A ModeWMV9_A

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you're experiencing performance issues on your system when playing games or watching videos after adjusting your performance settings and updating Windows. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the lag and glitchy sound issues:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Driver Updates:
   • Check for the latest drivers for your NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card. Visit the NVIDIA website to download and install the latest drivers.
   • Similarly, update the sound drivers for your audio device. If the current driver is not WHQL certified, consider visiting the manufacturer's website for an updated and certified driver.
   []System Restore:
   • Consider using System Restore to go back to a point before you made the changes to your performance settings. This can help revert any system changes that may have caused the issues.
   []Check Resource Usage:
   • Monitor your system's resource usage while playing games or watching videos using Task Manager. Look out for any spikes in CPU, memory, or disk usage that could be causing the lag.
   []Check for Overheating:
   • Ensure that your system is not overheating. Clean out any dust from your computer's cooling system to prevent overheating, which can lead to performance issues.
   []Power Settings:
   • Check your power settings to ensure that they are not causing performance limitations. Set your power plan to High Performance to ensure maximum system performance.
   []DirectX and Drivers:
   • Update DirectX to the latest version compatible with your system. Ensure that your DirectX and drivers are up-to-date to avoid compatibility issues.
   []Software Conflicts:
   • Check for any recently installed software that might be conflicting with your games or videos. Consider uninstalling or disabling software that may be causing the issues.

     System Information:​

     • Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate
     • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
     • Memory: 2046MB RAM
     • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
     • DirectX Version: DirectX 10
     By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and address the performance issues you are facing with gaming, video playback, and system lockups. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific problems during these steps.