Hi everybody! :)
I've got this problem: core.exe always crashes as soon as I get out of the pits, when the server is empty (no one is riding).
I've got some cores even when there are several players in the server, but it is more rare.
I'm using standard bikes.
Any idea? ::)
Thank you :D
Common bug (imho) :(
I have the same issues......
Try turning down the graphics setting 3D grass lighting effects draw distance model detail
It will look a bit shit and its not the right solution but it seamed to improve my connection issues in beta3.
For me if the ping is over 100 it increases the chance of a core exe
Higher then 120 and there's no point in connecting
Thanks for the advice, I've tried but it doesn't work :'(
Maybe the problem is Win7?? ::)
Quote from: ghostchild on January 02, 2014, 05:16:20 PM
Maybe the problem is Win7?? ::)
No. It's not windows 7. I use windows 7 and since beta4b I have not had so many Core.exe crashes. It is a well known problem(Bug), especially when many riders are on same server, and seems to be worse if you get people with high ping rates joining and exiting the server.
Not had core.exe crashes as bad as your saying though by a long way. Maybe before you connect to a server you should do a CClean of your system then restart your PC and internet router. Not really sure if it does help, but it seems to help my system not get so many Core.exe's. But the general consensus is that the problem lies in the Net Code that controls multiplayer support :)
Your not trying to connect with a wireless internet connection, are you? That's a BIG NO NO for online gaming.
Update: You can also try unplugging peripheries except your Keyboard/Mouse and the Controller/s you are using and try that; Sometimes for some reason certain things connected to your PC can interfere with the operation of a program.
As a last resort try with just the Keyboard and Mouse connected; might be a problem with your controller.
I'm using a wireless internet connection, but got the same problem using the cable (LAN)... :'(
Quote from: ghostchild on January 02, 2014, 03:16:12 PM
Hi everybody! :)
I've got this problem: core.exe always crashes as soon as I get out of the pits, when the server is empty (no one is riding).
I've got some cores even when there are several players in the server, but it is more rare.
I'm using standard bikes.
Any idea? ::)
Thank you :D
Oke i have had that when i was lazy and just copied my old skins from a previous GPBikes installation too a new GPBikes Installation. Gave me a lot of core.exe when i wanted too leave the pits, like you have now, Thats also a big no no, just install everything fresh, bikes, paints, helmets.
I've tried everything you said..... Brand new installation, without any mod... Go online and the same problem! :o
I'm very disappointed.. :-\
Try sending Piboso a pm
Quote from: ghostchild on January 02, 2014, 08:21:33 PM
I've tried everything you said..... Brand new installation, without any mod... Go online and the same problem! :o
Just to be sure, did you also remove the data directory before re-installing (the one usually located in folder "PiBoSo\GP Bikes" under "My Documents") ?
You may want to backup your license.ini located there before removing.
MaX.
Yes, I did.. :'(
I sent a pm to Piboso..
Any news on this.
I tried to connect to server on monday evening with the r6 and got two times game freeze at 1st outing and 1st left corner on victoria.
server was empty.
it is not possible for me to play online right now.
Unfortunately I did not get answers from Piboso.
I still can play only when there's already someone playing in the server I choose.
I still have this problem.... there's nothing to do about it? ::)
Quote from: ghostchild on January 19, 2014, 08:48:38 PM
I still have this problem.... there's nothing to do about it? ::)
What I would do in your situation...
1. update graphics driver
2. remove the GPbikes and the seperate Piboso folder
3. reinstall GPbikes
4. run as admin (fixed something for someone so try it :P)
5. start a offline training session and see what happens
6. if it keeps getting cores i guess it might be something with your graphics card. Had that with one of my cards once, could only reach the first corner before it cored.
7. if that works fine try online on "Victoria dry groove", if that then fails it probably is something network related
8. If you are still having problems.... buy a new computer and go live somewhere else ;D
Thanks iVolution :)
From point 1 to 6: OK ;)
The problem is online, in servers with 0 players.... So, I guess I can't do anything else :-\
it happened to me 1 time but then all went fine
Quote from: ghostchild on January 19, 2014, 09:19:16 PM
The problem is online, in servers with 0 players.... So, I guess I can't do anything else :-\
When you say "servers", you mean other tracks than victoria? Because the only server running the "unmodded" Beta4 is the "Victoria dry groove".
Hi Ghostchild.
Lets go back to basics... Please list here your PC/Laptop system specs and type of connection to the internet.
You say your on a LAN connection? That wouldn't be a connection to the net through another computer on the LAN, would it?
But if you tell us your system spec and your current internet connection setup, then we might be able to see were your going wrong, or what is likely to be the problem. ;) :)
i noted last week end that a crash corexe happens quasi everytime after a big crash and stop with the bike(to a wall).
Quote from: iVolution on January 19, 2014, 10:38:29 PM
Quote from: ghostchild on January 19, 2014, 09:19:16 PM
The problem is online, in servers with 0 players.... So, I guess I can't do anything else :-\
When you say "servers", you mean other tracks than victoria? Because the only server running the "unmodded" Beta4 is the "Victoria dry groove".
Yes, I mean all servers.... Now I'm using mods, but it's the same when I tried with "unmodded" Beta4 on "Victoria dry groove": if there are other players, I can play quite good (just some cores occasionally)
With 0 players, 100% core.exe as soon as I get out of the box or shortly after :-[
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 01:31:03 AM
Hi Ghostchild.
Lets go back to basics... Please list here your PC/Laptop system specs and type of connection to the internet.
You say your on a LAN connection? That wouldn't be a connection to the net through another computer on the LAN, would it?
But if you tell us your system spec and your current internet connection setup, then we might be able to see were your going wrong, or what is likely to be the problem. ;) :)
Hi :)
My specs: Acer Aspire 5740G, Intel Core i5 CPU M430 @ 2.27 Ghz, 4GB Ram, ATI Radeon HD5740 (drivers up to date), 640Gb Hard disk. Windows 7 Home 64.
ADSL Internet connection (download speed 7Mbs, upload speed 0.40Mbs, ping 30/40ms).
Thank you :D
Quote from: ghostchild on January 20, 2014, 02:30:13 PM
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 01:31:03 AM
Hi Ghostchild.
Lets go back to basics... Please list here your PC/Laptop system specs and type of connection to the internet.
You say your on a LAN connection? That wouldn't be a connection to the net through another computer on the LAN, would it?
But if you tell us your system spec and your current internet connection setup, then we might be able to see were your going wrong, or what is likely to be the problem. ;) :)
Hi :)
My specs: Acer Aspire 5740G, Intel Core i5 CPU M430 @ 2.27 Ghz, 4GB Ram, ATI Radeon HD5740 (drivers up to date), 640Gb Hard disk. Windows 7 Home 64.
ADSL Internet connection (download speed 7Mbs, upload speed 0.40Mbs, ping 30/40ms).
Thank you :D
Hi Ghostchild.
Okay. Your system specs and connection should be okay for the job.
So.... What I would do is go for a complete uninstall, and then a basic
default re-install(I know it's a pain, but bear with me and try this):
- Totally uninstall GP Bikes, including deleting the "Piboso" folder in the "My Documents" folder(your settings files, everything; don't be lazy - no copy pasting back!).
- Once you have uninstalled, check in your install drive that the folder "Gp Bikes" is deleted from your drive too.
- Install CCleaner: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download)
- Using CCleaner, clean your sytem of any crap.
- Using CCleaner Tools, clean your registry. Note: Clean reg again and again after initial clean until nothing shows up that needs fixing.
- Restart you system.
- Install the default GP Bikes(Don't add any Mod paints or bikes!)
- Then give it a try. ;)
- If everything works okay, only then try installing any mod paints or mod bikes.
- Finally and most important. Let us know here how you get on. :P ;D
This procedure has helped others with problems. I hope this helps you too. ;)
I hope so, thank you :D
I'm trying, it's my last attempt ::)
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 04:49:30 PM
don't be lazy - no copy pasting back!
Yes I forgot to mention that one, had that as well after a crash corrupted the game. Apparently I was copying back the files that caused the problems.
Quote from: ghostchild on January 20, 2014, 06:05:06 PM
I hope so, thank you :D
I'm trying, it's my last attempt ::)
Let's hope it does the trick. Most people get it working in the end.
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 04:49:30 PM
Hi Ghostchild.
Okay. Your system specs and connection should be okay for the job.
So.... What I would do is go for a complete uninstall, and then a basic default re-install(I know it's a pain, but bear with me and try this):
- Totally uninstall GP Bikes, including deleting the "Piboso" folder in the "My Documents" folder(your settings files, everything; don't be lazy - no copy pasting back!).
- Once you have uninstalled, check in your install drive that the folder "Gp Bikes" is deleted from your drive too.
- Install CCleaner: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download (http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download)
- Using CCleaner, clean your sytem of any crap.
- Using CCleaner Tools, clean your registry. Note: Clean reg again and again after initial clean until nothing shows up that needs fixing.
- Restart you system.
- Install the default GP Bikes(Don't add any Mod paints or bikes!)
- Then give it a try. ;)
- If everything works okay, only then try installing any mod paints or mod bikes.
- Finally and most important. Let us know here how you get on. :P ;D
This procedure has helped others with problems. I hope this helps you too. ;)
Ok, it took me 2 hours to do
all the steps...(due to some problems with the video card driver, but now it's ok)
Brand new installation, no mod... Go on Track 19 - Training dry groove, 0 players, ping 60.... I went out of pit and.....the game freeze with a core.exe!!! >:( >:( >:( :'(
I quit, will play only when there is already someone in the server... but there is something wrong :-\
Quote from: ghostchild on January 20, 2014, 09:38:08 PM
Ok, it took me 2 hours to do all the steps...
2 hours ? Then your PC has some serious issue man !
For me all the above should not take more than 10min (and I'm being generous).
MaX.
It took me 1h 45 for problems with the video card drivers, but now I got the latest ones and the PC is OK, all works very good except GP Bikes in that specific situation (online+no one in the server)..
QuoteBrand new installation, no mod... Go on Track 19 - Training dry groove, 0 players, ping 60.... I went out of pit and.....the game freeze with a core.exe!!! >:( >:( >:( :'(
It's not normal, imo...
Quote from: ghostchild on January 20, 2014, 09:38:08 PM
Ok, it took me 2 hours to do all the steps...(I also updated the video card driver at the last version)
Brand new installation, no mod... Go on Track 19 - Training dry groove, 0 players, ping 60.... I went out of pit and.....the game freeze with a core.exe!!! >:( >:( >:( :'(
I quit, will play only when there is already someone in the server... but there is something wrong :-\
Quote from: HornetMaX on January 20, 2014, 09:56:21 PM
Quote from: ghostchild on January 20, 2014, 09:38:08 PM
Ok, it took me 2 hours to do all the steps...
2 hours ? Then your PC has some serious issue man !
For me all the above should not take more than 10min (and I'm being generous).
MaX.
Hi Ghostchild.
Sorry it didn't work for you.....
Yes. I agree with Max. There must be some issue with your system. If you've followed those steps and it still doesn't work then I don't believe GP Bikes is at fault here.
Do you have a family member or friends PC you can try Gp Bikes on?
PS: Your absolutely sure you didn't copy/paste anything?
@Max/iVolution: Would it make any difference if Ghostchild was installing it through a windows user account and not through the administrators account? Just a thought.
Seems strange though that he can connect to the online server when others are racing, but gets a core.exe when on his own. I really cannot think of anything else that could be the problem.
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
@Max/iVolution: Would it make any difference if Ghostchild was installing it through a windows user account and not through the administrators account? Just a thought.
Well, the game essentially works, he "only" has a problem when connecting to servers with no player so I doubt it comes from being or not admin.
MaX.
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
Hi Ghostchild.
Sorry it didn't work for you.....
Yes. I agree with Max. There must be some issue with your system. If you've followed those steps and it still doesn't work then I don't believe GP Bikes is at fault here.
It took me 1h 45 for problems while removing old video card drivers, but now I got the latest ATI original drivers and the PC is OK, all works very good, except GP Bikes in that specific situation :-\
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
Do you have a family member or friends PC you can try Gp Bikes on?
I got another pc with windows 8.... it can be good?
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
PS: Your absolutely sure you didn't copy/paste anything?
absolutely sure ;)
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 10:27:39 PM
@Max/iVolution: Would it make any difference if Ghostchild was installing it through a windows user account and not through the administrators account? Just a thought.
Seems strange though that he can connect to the online server when others are racing, but gets a core.exe when on his own. I really cannot think of anything else that could be the problem.
I installed GP Bikes through the administrators account ::)
Quote from: ghostchild on January 20, 2014, 10:41:50 PM
I got another pc with windows 8.... it can be good?
Why not give it a try... I'd say the chances are very good ;)
I've only got windows 7, so don't know a lot about the workings of Win 8. But I'm sure it would have a compatibility option for installing Win 7 applications, if needed.
a friend of mine has tried to install gpbikes on win8, he has a message he cannot launch the exe, after hours he found that an old blocage of the firewall because he didn't install rightly was ever in function only for gpb exe, he delete the memory of the firewall and all is ok after that. Perhaps it will help you.
Quote from: janaucarre on January 20, 2014, 11:08:40 PM
a friend of mine has tried to install gpbikes on win8, he has a message he cannot launch the exe, after hours he found that an old blocage of the firewall because he didn't install rightly was ever in function only for gpb exe, he delete the memory of the firewall and all is ok after that. Perhaps it will help you.
Janaucarre. You reminded me of something else, too: @Ghostchild - Before you install GP Bikes, right click the "gpbikes-beta4b.exe" and select properties. There maybe a button named "Unblock", if so then click that "Unblock" button before you activate the install. I had this and totally forgot about it.
Thanks for reminding me Janaucarre ;)
@ janaucarre: thank you :)
@ Hawk, I will try another brand new installation.... if doesn't work, will try on the pc with windows 8...
However, "core.exe" is already in the list of the exceptions in windows firewall ???
Thank you :)
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 11:19:10 PM
Janaucarre. You reminded me of something else, too: @Ghostchild - Before you install GP Bikes, right click the "gpbikes-beta4b.exe" and select properties. There maybe a button named "Unblock", if so then click that "Unblock" button before you activate the install. I had this and totally forgot about it.
Never done this in my entire life, neither for GPB not for any other program.
Not sure what it does (maybe it is related to a specific anti-virus), but I doubt this is ghostchild problem.
MaX.
I've tried a brand new installation, clicking "Unblock" button before installing......same core crash :(
Maybe some kind of problem with the internet connection? ::)
I use Avira anti-virus, I've tried to start GP Bikes turning off Avira but nothing changes...
Quote from: ghostchild on January 21, 2014, 09:56:40 AM
I've tried a brand new installation, clicking "Unblock" button before installing......same core crash :(
Maybe some kind of problem with the internet connection? ::)
I use Avira anti-virus, I've tried to start GP Bikes turning off Avira but nothing changes...
I've thought of one more idea that might well help. It strikes me that what could be happening is a weak data signal on your phone line, this can be caused by the line not being synchronised properly. Call your phone line provider and ask them to check the synchronization of your broadband line because it keeps dropping out, and they should then be able to check your line for you straight away and let you know if there is a problem with the signal quality of your broadband line and fix it for you straight away.
I know it's a long shot, but seems to me that you have got to a stage were you have tried pretty much everything else, and deduction says that you are more than likely correct in saying that you maybe have some kind of problem with your broadband internet connection(or your broadband line not synchronized properly).
Quote from: HornetMaX on January 21, 2014, 09:49:10 AM
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 20, 2014, 11:19:10 PM
Janaucarre. You reminded me of something else, too: @Ghostchild - Before you install GP Bikes, right click the "gpbikes-beta4b.exe" and select properties. There maybe a button named "Unblock", if so then click that "Unblock" button before you activate the install. I had this and totally forgot about it.
Never done this in my entire life, neither for GPB not for any other program.
Not sure what it does (maybe it is related to a specific anti-virus), but I doubt this is ghostchild problem.
MaX.
As I understand it, the unblock button is for stopping particular program .dll files from activating the windows security measures to block certain activities from running on your PC.
I remember having problems with a program once and I just couldn't figure out what the problem was until someone told me about this feature. I clicked the unblock button, reinstalled the program and it worked fine. So the block doesn't seems to stop the program totally from functioning, but must restrict certain activities of the program which can cause problems.
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 21, 2014, 10:29:08 AM
As I understand it, the unblock button is for stopping particular program .dll files from activating the windows security measures to block certain activities from running on your PC.
I remember having problems with a program once and I just couldn't figure out what the problem was until someone told me about this feature. I clicked the unblock button, reinstalled the program and it worked fine. So the block doesn't seems to stop the program totally from functioning, but must restrict certain activities of the program which can cause problems.
Yeah there may be some microsoft weirdness (no big surprise), but for ghostchild the game works fine except on servers with zero players or am I missing something ?
MaX.
Quote from: HornetMaX on January 21, 2014, 10:42:22 AM
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 21, 2014, 10:29:08 AM
As I understand it, the unblock button is for stopping particular program .dll files from activating the windows security measures to block certain activities from running on your PC.
I remember having problems with a program once and I just couldn't figure out what the problem was until someone told me about this feature. I clicked the unblock button, reinstalled the program and it worked fine. So the block doesn't seems to stop the program totally from functioning, but must restrict certain activities of the program which can cause problems.
Yeah there may be some microsoft weirdness (no big surprise), but for ghostchild the game works fine except on servers with zero players or am I missing something ?
MaX.
No, your not missing something, max. But it's got to the stage were Ghostchild has tried pretty much everything he can, so we can only presume that something weird is happening to cause this problem for him. This is why I suggested in my last post to Ghostchild to have his broadband line checked to make sure it was properly synchronized, as a poorly sycronised phone line can cause unusual and weird problems when connected to a games server, weird as that may be. :)
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 21, 2014, 10:23:05 AM
I've thought of one more idea that might well help. It strikes me that what could be happening is a weak data signal on your phone line, this can be caused by the line not being synchronised properly. Call your phone line provider and ask them to check the synchronization of your broadband line because it keeps dropping out, and they should then be able to check your line for you straight away and let you know if there is a problem with the signal quality of your broadband line and fix it for you straight away.
I know it's a long shot, but seems to me that you have got to a stage were you have tried pretty much everything else, and deduction says that you are more than likely correct in saying that you maybe have some kind of problem with your broadband internet connection(or your broadband line not synchronized properly).
I did some tests on my ADSL line, results:
QuoteSNR margin: 12.2 db (no sync issues, stable connection)
Line Attenuation: 36.4 db (good, no signal dispersion)
Then I've tried with the game graphics settings: put textures and detail levels to "medium" (before all "high"), no 3d grass... Go online (Track 19 - Training dry groove) and I did 2 laps before core crash... just a coincidence or it means something? ::)
I'm getting crazy with this thing! :o ;D
and you have no problems with other games?
An idea comes to me right now.
Have you define ip adress for your pc?
If no it takes another each time on another pc or phone or notebook connect to your routeur/modem.
I fix it by me, one adress for my pc, another for the first of my parent, another for the seconds of my parents, and so and so.
Quote from: iVolution on January 21, 2014, 12:04:48 PM
and you have no problems with other games?
No, but I don't play often with PC games (for example, TM Nations online with no problems)
Quote from: janaucarre on January 21, 2014, 12:19:39 PM
An idea comes to me right now.
Have you define ip adress for your pc?
If no it takes another each time on another pc or phone or notebook connect to your routeur/modem.
I fix it by me, one adress for my pc, another for the first of my parent, another for the seconds of my parents, and so and so.
I've got a static ip address ???
Here I am again! :)
I installed GPB on my girlfriend's pc (Compaq CQ58 with windows 8.1 and lower hardware specs than my pc; GPB with "low" graphic config).....it works!!! No core.exe when online and 0 players.... :o :o
So..... what's the matter with my pc?!? :-\
My specs: Acer Aspire 5740G, Intel Core i5 CPU M430 @ 2.27 Ghz, 4GB Ram, ATI Radeon HD5740 (drivers up to date), audio card Realtek High definition audio (drivers up to date), 640Gb Hard disk. Windows 7 Home 64.
Quote from: ghostchild on January 22, 2014, 10:21:48 AM
Here I am again! :)
I installed GPB on my girlfriend's pc (Compaq CQ58 with windows 8.1 and lower hardware specs than my pc; GPB with "low" graphic config).....it works!!! No core.exe when online and 0 players.... :o :o
So..... what's the matter with my pc?!? :-\
My specs: Acer Aspire 5740G, Intel Core i5 CPU M430 @ 2.27 Ghz, 4GB Ram, ATI Radeon HD5740 (drivers up to date), audio card Realtek High definition audio (drivers up to date), 640Gb Hard disk. Windows 7 Home 64.
I would guess something with the graphics adapter/card. As i have 2 x AMD HD5850, one for each computer (i have two next to each other), one computer would give problems with that particular card. If I switched the cards around none of the computers had a problem. I have two nearly identical graphics card, only the production/serial number is different. As with other games, if i place the two cards in crossfire (2 cards in one PC) some games give a lot of artifacts due to one card being unstable but for some games it works fine.
My point is that there can be loads of problems with a graphics card without you noticing it in most games. Aside from this it could be that you have some combination of settings (in you Catalyst control center) that just corrupt something with GPbikes.
Quote from: iVolution on January 22, 2014, 02:43:21 PM
...
My point is that there can be loads of problems with a graphics card without you noticing it in most games. Aside from this it could be that you have some combination of settings (in you Catalyst control center) that just corrupt something with GPbikes.
ok, but why these problems occur only in that specific situation (online with 0 players)?? ..offline I play with "high" graphics and no problems... ::)
Quote from: ghostchild on January 22, 2014, 10:21:48 AM
Here I am again! :)
I installed GPB on my girlfriend's pc (Compaq CQ58 with windows 8.1 and lower hardware specs than my pc; GPB with "low" graphic config).....it works!!! No core.exe when online and 0 players.... :o :o
So..... what's the matter with my pc?!? :-\
My specs: Acer Aspire 5740G, Intel Core i5 CPU M430 @ 2.27 Ghz, 4GB Ram, ATI Radeon HD5740 (drivers up to date), audio card Realtek High definition audio (drivers up to date), 640Gb Hard disk. Windows 7 Home 64.
Your system specs are more than adequate to run GP Bikes. I bet if you performed a fresh re-installed of your OS then it would work fine on your PC too.
When did you last have a fresh OS install? PC's tend to need a good fresh re-install every so often, as there is SO much crap that gets installed unintentionally from the internet and cheeky installers, plus shared files are a nightmare, as I'm sure some uninstallers delete some shared files that are still needed by other programs you still have installed(Take note Adobe!). All these kind of things can lead to problems after a while and a fresh install sorts everything out. :)
I usually give my system a fresh OS install at least once a year, just for my peace of mind really. Plus the fact that I rely on my PC for work, so I like to make sure I keep it in tip top shape. :)
Quote from: Hawk_UK on January 22, 2014, 04:42:54 PM
Your system specs are more than adequate to run GP Bikes. I bet if you performed a fresh re-installed of your OS then it would work fine on your PC too.
...
Hawk, that's what I think (and hope!!) too... when I'll have some time I will try to re-install OS... It's the last chance! :)
Quote from: ghostchild on January 22, 2014, 03:00:39 PM
ok, but why these problems occur only in that specific situation (online with 0 players)?? ..offline I play with "high" graphics and no problems... ::)
Yeah you got a point there, forgot about that.
Quote from: ghostchild on January 22, 2014, 07:08:25 PM
Hawk, that's what I think (and hope!!) too... when I'll have some time I will try to re-install OS... It's the last chance! :)
At least we can't blame you for not trying hard enough. Hat off for you persistence.
Quote from: iVolution on January 22, 2014, 07:16:17 PM
At least we can't blame you for not trying hard enough. Hat off for you persistence.
:)
Quote from: iVolution on January 22, 2014, 07:16:17 PM
Quote from: ghostchild on January 22, 2014, 07:08:25 PM
Hawk, that's what I think (and hope!!) too... when I'll have some time I will try to re-install OS... It's the last chance! :)
At least we can't blame you for not trying hard enough. Hat off for you persistence.
+1 on that iVolution...... Ghostchild deserves a medal!
Good luck with the fresh OS install, I hope this works out for you, mate. ;)
PS: Give that HD a good old full format. Lol ;D