Unoffical Cat 3.9 OpenGL Patcher

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 17, 2003, 03:50 AM

[COLOR=red][SIZE=xx-large]Unoffical Catalyst OpenGL Patchers [/SIZE][/COLOR]

I made these files to try to help all of you having OpenGL issues. This patches your current OpenGL with the other (specified) version. Which usually can fix a lot of the issues people are having. It also backs up the original file so that you can go back to the originals should you want or need to.

Download removed *

NOTE: These are unofficial fixes. This not in any way supported by Ati. Also, be sure to do the restore your backup before trying another version. If you don't the back up of the original will be lost.

EDIT:

removed the batch files to many issues... just remade and included the needed files and instructions...
you just have to drag and dop the desired file to the required folder.

Download
XP/W2K

98/ME

Thanks,
The_Neon_cowboy

Warpy · Nov 17, 2003, 05:36 AM

Nice one, thanks Neon

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 17, 2003, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Funky Monkey
Nice one, thanks Neon

your welcome!

Chaos · Nov 17, 2003, 12:43 PM

Excellent idea Neon......Thank you dude.....now when my AIW 9700 Pro arrives ( today I hope ) I won't have to search all over to find a fix

Shadow Lady · Nov 17, 2003, 12:50 PM

question: has the Omega Drivers the same problem? cauze I havent notice any performance drop or problem

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 17, 2003, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shadow Lady
question: has the Omega Drivers the same problem? cauze I havent notice any performance drop or problem

for lack of a better word poblems are "unconsistant" /with out a constant. some have them some don't it's all kinda wierd...

Warpy · Nov 17, 2003, 01:08 PM

yeah I'll back that up too!

Beast.AU · Nov 20, 2003, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
EDIT:
Links removed aparently no longer needed.... ati reased a offical fixed driver...

Noooooooooooooo! I still using the Omega's based on Cat 3.9s and don't fancy uninstalling them just to use the pre-release 3.10s. I'd very much like the patcher just to fix OpenGL so I can use IL2 without flashy bits again

.

If there is some way I can extract the files from the 3.9 Hotfix myself (which I have already downloaded) then I'm happy to do that, I just don't know how.

Cheers.

EDIT: Relax, I read a bit more and figured it out

. No really, stop panicing I'm ok! Still I have to wonder why atioglxx.dll for the 3.9s (Omega) is 4488kb and for the 3.10s (3.9 hotfix) it's 2234kb ?!?

EDIT 2: START PANICKING AGAIN!!!

That didn't work so well. I get ~1fps in GLExcess now, give or take. Clearly it's not as simple as I thought/had read. Any advice appreciated. I did backup the 3.9 OGL dll, so all is not lost but I really want to lose the flashing triangles in IL2.

Cheers 2.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 20, 2003, 12:38 PM

UPDATE:

figured i couls just sink links to those who needed them but...
my files my files are still needed after all puting them back up

Beast.AU · Nov 20, 2003, 03:26 PM

NC, the top link (3.9 OpenGL Patcher TO 3.9 Hotfix Ver 2 ) is borked. Well the link is ok, but the rar isn't. The header is corrupt and won't extract with WinAce. WinRar extracts the files, but still complains the header is corrupt. I downloaded twice, once with and once without a downloader.

edit: Forgot to mention... thanks for putting the files back up. Much appreciated!

Glazzman · Nov 20, 2003, 04:40 PM

Hey there,
Will this patching system work if I'm using Omega 3.9? I've just installed the newest ones from Omega and am wondering if I can just use the Patcher 3.9 to 3.7 (the popular one) to help with the freezing problems in COD. Thanks.
Glazzman

Graham · Nov 20, 2003, 07:43 PM

Neon_Cowboy,
I have downloaded yout patcher (3.9openglpatcher3.9.spd2.xp.rar) and have extracted the files using WinRAR. Now what do I do? Do I run the batch file? Can I simply copy the included atioglxx.dll over the old version?
Cheers,
Graham

**MIG-31** · Nov 20, 2003, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Graham
Neon_Cowboy,
I have downloaded yout patcher (3.9openglpatcher3.9.spd2.xp.rar) and have extracted the files using WinRAR. Now what do I do? Do I run the batch file? Can I simply copy the included atioglxx.dll over the old version?
Cheers,
Graham

yes just double click it then follow instructions.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 21, 2003, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beast.AU
NC, the top link (3.9 OpenGL Patcher TO 3.9 Hotfix Ver 2 ) is borked. Well the link is ok, but the rar isn't. The header is corrupt and won't extract with WinAce. WinRar extracts the files, but still complains the header is corrupt. I downloaded twice, once with and once without a downloader.

edit: Forgot to mention... thanks for putting the files back up. Much appreciated!

and i'll take a look
BTW: dont use a download manager!

EDIT: tested works fine... also I'm useing win rar.

Quote:

Originally posted by Glazzman
Hey there,
Will this patching system work if I'm using Omega 3.9? I've just installed the newest ones from Omega and am wondering if I can just use the Patcher 3.9 to 3.7 (the popular one) to help with the freezing problems in COD. Thanks.
Glazzman

yep, thats part of what there for... any of the above files should work but diffrent people are having diffrent issues. So you have more than one option i've made many...

Quote:

Originally posted by Graham
Neon_Cowboy,
I have downloaded yout patcher (3.9openglpatcher3.9.spd2.xp.rar) and have extracted the files using WinRAR. Now what do I do? Do I run the batch file? Can I simply copy the included atioglxx.dll over the old version?
Cheers,
Graham

you could do it eather way but, idrun the batch file and fallow the prompts it is a fast and easy way way... safe 2 becouse it's backs up the file you have now in case you deside you wanna go back.

Graham · Nov 21, 2003, 02:13 AM

Delighted to report patcher successful. Seems reviews of the new atioglxx.dll are rather mixed. I'll give it a whirl.
Thanks

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 28, 2003, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Graham
Delighted to report patcher successful. Seems reviews of the new atioglxx.dll are rather mixed. I'll give it a whirl.
Thanks

GOOD let us know!.....

I'm going to edit and add the file sizes. For those who downloaded it before this point don't worry but your file size will varry slightly becouse I have added a text link in the readme to this post. I'm adding the file sizes so you can make sure everything is ok.

~~craig588~~ · Nov 28, 2003, 07:30 PM

Heres the fixed bat for windows 2000. This is for people, like me, who used the defualt install directory for windows 2000 (WINNT).

EDIT:no need for this file anymore.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 29, 2003, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by craig588
Heres the fixed bat for windows 2000. This is for people, like me, who used the defualt install directory for windows 2000 (WINNT).

http://www.blaze-sys.net/craig588/te...ows%202000.bat

that didnt work for me. i'm working on a version with all the ogl files in one ... i'll have it soon and update it with proper detections/placements for xp and 2000 system folders..

~~craig588~~ · Nov 29, 2003, 02:51 PM

Are you on windows 2000? It wont work with XP becasue 2k and XP use differnt default install directories. 2K=WINNT XP=windows.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Nov 29, 2003, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by craig588
Are you on windows 2000? It wont work with XP becasue 2k and XP use differnt default install directories. 2K=WINNT XP=windows.

I was refuring to the .bat u make when i opend it to tale the look it went stright to the end..

~~craig588~~ · Nov 29, 2003, 04:23 PM

oops, turns out my file got currupted when I uploaded it.

Heres a new one. EDIT:No need for this file anymore

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 1, 2003, 02:28 PM

i'm doing a total remake now......

i'm makeing a version for xp/2000 and another for 98/me if i can find out the file name needed under 98/me

I'm looking in makeing this a windows based program ... but i'll need help

Chaos · Dec 1, 2003, 03:37 PM

This is a wonderful idea Neon, when do you think it will be ready for prime time?

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
i'm doing a total remake now......

i'm makeing a version for xp/2000 and another for 98/me if i can find out the file name needed under 98/me

I'm looking in makeing this a windows based program ... but i'll need help

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 1, 2003, 04:08 PM

If some ones willing to do the vb6 C++ for me real fast lol...

Working on it now, who wants to beta test?

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 1, 2003, 11:08 PM

Patcher upated now properly supports Xp and W2k... combined all patchers in to one large patcher ... still Working on how to make this a windows based program.

higgledyhiggles · Dec 4, 2003, 02:55 PM

it said it couldn`t overwrite the file. i assume read only or probably file in use ??

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 5, 2003, 03:38 PM

wich os? and make sure you have no opgl based programs running

higgledyhiggles · Dec 5, 2003, 05:10 PM

its XP sorry,
cant remember if I had anything running ?
i thought I was just downloading some stuff, i`ll try again.
the message whips by pretty quick though.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 5, 2003, 05:40 PM

UPDATED again

Quote:

Originally posted by higgledyhiggles
its XP sorry,
cant remember if I had anything running ?
i thought I was just downloading some stuff, i`ll try again.
the message whips by pretty quick though.

could be ather batch file issue.......
download the new file above and fallow the instructions for installaion....

Michael2 · Dec 6, 2003, 11:39 AM

It would be great if you could make a Win98/Me version.

Nov 17, 2003, 03:50 AM	#1
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Unoffical Catalyst OpenGL Patcher UPDATED [COLOR=red][SIZE=xx-large]Unoffical Catalyst OpenGL Patchers [/SIZE][/COLOR] I made these files to try to help all of you having OpenGL issues. This patches your current OpenGL with the other (specified) version. Which usually can fix a lot of the issues people are having. It also backs up the original file so that you can go back to the originals should you want or need to. Download removed * NOTE: These are unofficial fixes. This not in any way supported by Ati. Also, be sure to do the restore your backup before trying another version. If you don't the back up of the original will be lost. EDIT: removed the batch files to many issues... just remade and included the needed files and instructions... you just have to drag and dop the desired file to the required folder. Download XP/W2K 98/ME Thanks, The_Neon_cowboy __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Dec 6, 2003 at 05:57 PM.

Nov 17, 2003, 05:36 AM	#2
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Nice one, thanks Neon __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Nov 17, 2003, 12:43 PM	#4
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,269 Rep Power: 165 System Specs	Excellent idea Neon......Thank you dude.....now when my AIW 9700 Pro arrives ( today I hope ) I won't have to search all over to find a fix __________________

Nov 17, 2003, 12:50 PM	#5
Shadow Lady Avril Fan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in colombia, okok, bogotá city :p Posts: 1,262 Rep Power: 0	question: has the Omega Drivers the same problem? cauze I havent notice any performance drop or problem __________________ Oblivion ftw

Nov 17, 2003, 01:08 PM	#7
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	yeah I'll back that up too! __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Nov 20, 2003, 12:38 PM	Thread Starter #9
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	UPDATE: figured i couls just sink links to those who needed them but... my files my files are still needed after all puting them back up __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Nov 20, 2003 at 12:49 PM.

Nov 20, 2003, 03:26 PM	#10
Beast.AU DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Doesn't Work NC, the top link (3.9 OpenGL Patcher TO 3.9 Hotfix Ver 2 ) is borked. Well the link is ok, but the rar isn't. The header is corrupt and won't extract with WinAce. WinRar extracts the files, but still complains the header is corrupt. I downloaded twice, once with and once without a downloader. edit: Forgot to mention... thanks for putting the files back up. Much appreciated! __________________ Beast Australia

Nov 20, 2003, 04:40 PM	#11
Glazzman DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Omegas too? Hey there, Will this patching system work if I'm using Omega 3.9? I've just installed the newest ones from Omega and am wondering if I can just use the Patcher 3.9 to 3.7 (the popular one) to help with the freezing problems in COD. Thanks. Glazzman

Nov 20, 2003, 07:43 PM	#12
Graham DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Neon_Cowboy, How do I Use the Patcher? Neon_Cowboy, I have downloaded yout patcher (3.9openglpatcher3.9.spd2.xp.rar) and have extracted the files using WinRAR. Now what do I do? Do I run the batch file? Can I simply copy the included atioglxx.dll over the old version? Cheers, Graham

Nov 21, 2003, 02:13 AM	#15
Graham DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Patcher Operation Delighted to report patcher successful. Seems reviews of the new atioglxx.dll are rather mixed. I'll give it a whirl. Thanks

Nov 28, 2003, 07:30 PM	#17
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	Heres the fixed bat for windows 2000. This is for people, like me, who used the defualt install directory for windows 2000 (WINNT). EDIT:no need for this file anymore. Last edited by craig588; Dec 6, 2003 at 01:23 PM.

Nov 29, 2003, 02:51 PM	#19
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	Are you on windows 2000? It wont work with XP becasue 2k and XP use differnt default install directories. 2K=WINNT XP=windows.

Nov 29, 2003, 04:23 PM	#21
~~craig588~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In clothing Posts: 3,510 Rep Power: 0	oops, turns out my file got currupted when I uploaded it. Heres a new one. EDIT:No need for this file anymore Last edited by craig588; Dec 6, 2003 at 01:22 PM.

Dec 1, 2003, 02:28 PM	Thread Starter #22
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	i'm doing a total remake now...... i'm makeing a version for xp/2000 and another for 98/me if i can find out the file name needed under 98/me I'm looking in makeing this a windows based program ... but i'll need help __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Dec 1, 2003 at 02:45 PM.

Dec 1, 2003, 04:08 PM	Thread Starter #24
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	If some ones willing to do the vb6 C++ for me real fast lol... Working on it now, who wants to beta test? __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Dec 1, 2003 at 07:02 PM.

Dec 1, 2003, 11:08 PM	Thread Starter #25
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Patcher upated now properly supports Xp and W2k... combined all patchers in to one large patcher ... still Working on how to make this a windows based program. __________________

Dec 4, 2003, 02:55 PM	#26
higgledyhiggles DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 0	it said it couldn`t overwrite the file. i assume read only or probably file in use ??

Dec 5, 2003, 03:38 PM	Thread Starter #27
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	wich os? and make sure you have no opgl based programs running __________________

Dec 5, 2003, 05:10 PM	#28
higgledyhiggles DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 116 Rep Power: 0	its XP sorry, cant remember if I had anything running ? i thought I was just downloading some stuff, i`ll try again. the message whips by pretty quick though.

Dec 6, 2003, 11:39 AM	#30
Michael2 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	It would be great if you could make a Win98/Me version.