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    • jujuJ Offline
      juju
      last edited by

      Really strange, I don't have an answer for you, but IIRC there was someone here that had the same problem not too long ago. As a matter of interest, are you using a Logitech mouse? Some models have been known to cause problems with SU.

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      • djohnson.nzD Offline
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        No Juju, I use a microsoft intellimouse optical. I believe there may be a new driver for my graphics card still at beta stage but am not convinced the graphics card is the culprit.

        nO fiKst ideas

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        • jujuJ Offline
          juju
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          I just realised you and I both use the same theme on XP.

          I see you're using the 8800 GT. I've heard of some people experiencing problems using it with SU. Have you tried an older driver, from say about 3 months or so ago?

          Also, using the nVidia control panel, there are a number of settings that can be tweaked. I had a number of screen captures of what it should look like (or rather what works well) but I can't put my hands on it right now. I'll see if I can find them.

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          • djohnson.nzD Offline
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            thanks Juju, I will look at drivers, the one I am using is probably older than 3 mths. I generally set my color quality to 16 bit and everything is fine as a work around, would be nice not to have to.

            nO fiKst ideas

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            • jujuJ Offline
              juju
              last edited by

              I thought this was an issue with a new driver. OK, you could also try updating the driver to the latest. Sometimes troubleshooting is a bit of a hit and miss business.

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              • djohnson.nzD Offline
                djohnson.nz
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                Just to let you know I have resolved this issue by the age old method of experimentation. It turned out to be in the anti alias setting in the openGL capabilities window. I went through the four options (see screenshot) and the problem persisted until I got to the first on the list (no.16), on selecting this choice the problem went away. I have updated the driver as well and so far have encountered no further issues. will keep my fingers crossed.
                Just as an aside I am new to groups, although I have set up a profile with a photo it doesnt show up. whats up with that.
                Thanks for your help...

                nO fiKst ideas

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                • jujuJ Offline
                  juju
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                  @djohnson.nz said:

                  Just to let you know I have resolved this issue by the age old method of experimentation. It turned out to be in the anti alias setting in the openGL capabilities window. I went through the four options (see screenshot) and the problem persisted until I got to the first on the list (no.16), on selecting this choice the problem went away. I have updated the driver as well and so far have encountered no further issues. will keep my fingers crossed.
                  Just as an aside I am new to groups, although I have set up a profile with a photo it doesnt show up. whats up with that.
                  Thanks for your help...

                  Good to know you have it sorted out.

                  If I were you I'd contact the administrator or a moderator regarding problems with your profile picture not showing.

                  Save the Earth, it's the only planet with chocolate.

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