The game's resolution is saved in the Windows registry. If you reloaded the operating system, it's possible that information was simply lost, as if the game isn't even installed at all anymore. The program files are still there, and running the client again might still recognize them and run the game, but it doesn't remember your preferences anymore until the registry and your preferences in it are restored.
Anyway, while back it appears there is a bug with the options window. Try this:
Open the options window and select your resolution. Click Apply, but do NOT close the window. Then exit your client. That should save it in the registry. Logging back in should give you the new resolution you picked every time.
Also, there is a tool called TweakCoH that you can use to change your registry settings directly, instead of using the game's option window.
(The TweakCoH link seems to be currently not working. It might be possible the site is down or being updated. Maybe try again later?)
Alternately, there is a command you can use in your shortcut to run the game in whatever resolution you want. This allows you to set up multiple shortcuts, each with it's own resolution.
Example: (place this in your shortcut's Target field)
"C:\Program Files\City of Heroes\CohUpdater.exe" -screen 1440 900
And depending on whether or not you use fullscreen mode, it couldn't hurt to add -fullscreen 0 (or 1) to it as well:
"C:\Program Files\City of Heroes\CohUpdater.exe" -fullscreen 1 -screen 1440 900
On a side note, the Tech Boards are just a little higher on the list. 
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No you didn't. You can use Windows XP 64-bit and recognize the extra RAM.|
Originally Posted by ganderwiz1
The only down side is I had to load vista to get it to recognize the 8 gigs of ram.
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It's the 64-bit that's important. Standard XP is 32-bit and can only 'see' up to 4GB RAM, but 64-bit XP can see significantly more than that (16GB, if I remember right).
Even standard 32-bit Vista can't see more than 4GB RAM.
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Originally Posted by Aggelakis
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No you didn't. You can use Windows XP 64-bit and recognize the extra RAM. It's the 64-bit that's important. Standard XP is 32-bit and can only 'see' up to 4GB RAM, but 64-bit XP can see significantly more than that (16GB, if I remember right). Even standard 32-bit Vista can't see more than 4GB RAM. [/threadjack] |
Technically:
2^32 = 4,294,967,296 = 4GB
2^64 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 = a hell of a lot of memory. lol
The OS limits it internally to a lower number though, which i think is currently 2TB = 2000GB.. and depends on which OS you have.
Examples:
Windows Vista/7 Home Basic (64-bit) is 8GB
Windows Vista/7 Home Premium (64-bit) is 16GB
Windows XP (64-bit) is 128GB
Windows Vista Business, Enterprise, and Uitmate (all 64-bit) are 128GB
Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Uitmate (all 64-bit) are 192GB
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 (SP2), Enterprise /Datacenter Edition (64-bit) is 2TB
On a side note, it's possible to let a 32bit system "see" more than 4GB of ram as well using Physical Address Extension (PAE), which can allow them to see upwards of 64GB or even 128GB, but I think you might have to have specific processors and run Windows Server to do so. I'm not sure. Also, it's important to note that your motherboard also has it's own memory limitation as well, but there might be Ram Cards available to expand that.
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Windows Developer Center - Memory Limits for Windows Releases
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I'm always looking for awesome little things to throw into my CoH shortcuts, and all the digging asking i've done I've never seen this one. I like it |
Originally Posted by Master-Blade
The game's resolution is saved in the Windows registry. If you reloaded the operating system, it's possible that information was simply lost, as if the game isn't even installed at all anymore. The program files are still there, and running the client again might still recognize them and run the game, but it doesn't remember your preferences anymore until the registry and your preferences in it are restored.
Anyway, while back it appears there is a bug with the options window. Try this: Open the options window and select your resolution. Click Apply, but do NOT close the window. Then exit your client. That should save it in the registry. Logging back in should give you the new resolution you picked every time. Also, there is a tool called TweakCoH that you can use to change your registry settings directly, instead of using the game's option window. (The TweakCoH link seems to be currently not working. It might be possible the site is down or being updated. Maybe try again later?) Alternately, there is a command you can use in your shortcut to run the game in whatever resolution you want. This allows you to set up multiple shortcuts, each with it's own resolution. Example: (place this in your shortcut's Target field) "C:\Program Files\City of Heroes\CohUpdater.exe" -screen 1440 900 And depending on whether or not you use fullscreen mode, it couldn't hurt to add -fullscreen 0 (or 1) to it as well: "C:\Program Files\City of Heroes\CohUpdater.exe" -fullscreen 1 -screen 1440 900 On a side note, the Tech Boards are just a little higher on the list. |
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Originally Posted by Master-Blade
On a side note, it's possible to let a 32bit system "see" more than 4GB of ram as well using Physical Address Extension (PAE), which can allow them to see upwards of 64GB or even 128GB, but I think you might have to have specific processors and run Windows Server to do so. I'm not sure. Also, it's important to note that your motherboard also has it's own memory limitation as well, but there might be Ram Cards available to expand that.
Source: Windows Developer Center - Memory Limits for Windows Releases |
It's possible to hack workstation OSes to do PAE.
Two downsides.
1: Note the word "hack".
2: PAE performance is usually fairly awful. So, while you gain more memory, your memory subsystem isn't being well utilized due to all the hoop-jumping it needs to do to access the additional RAM.
Clicking on the linked image above will take you off the City of Heroes site. However, the guides will be linked back here.
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18.45 exabytes, if you want a name for it |
Originally Posted by Master-Blade
I was gonna say that too, but I forgot by the time I was done. lol
Technically: 2^32 = 4,294,967,296 = 4GB 2^64 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 = a hell of a lot of memory. |
1 EB = 1,000,000,000 GB
For perspective, global internet traffic for 1 month is less than 10 EB.
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/36641/My-Little-Exalt
I've not seen a motherboard that can hold more than 32 gigs. Though it's been a few months since I looked. I have a ECS BLACK SERIES A780GM-A [had to copy and paste that] I got for around $70 that'll hold 32 gigs.
I just have four. Not seeing the benefit of more currently.
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Actually, wouldn't it be considered 16 EB? In data storage terms, you don't divide by 1000 per 1000 when converting the measurements, but by 1024 per 1000. |
Originally Posted by Fleeting Whisper
18.45 exabytes, if you want a name for it
1 EB = 1,000,000,000 GB For perspective, global internet traffic for 1 month is less than 10 EB. |
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Data Storage Converter
18446744073709551616 byte = 16 exabyte
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So I would finally have a use for that animated GIF that says "Downloading the internet...."? |
Originally Posted by Fleeting Whisper
18.45 exabytes, if you want a name for it
1 EB = 1,000,000,000 GB For perspective, global internet traffic for 1 month is less than 10 EB. |
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Consumer-grade motherboards? Nope!|
Originally Posted by Postagulous
I've not seen a motherboard that can hold more than 32 gigs. Though it's been a few months since I looked. I have a ECS BLACK SERIES A780GM-A [had to copy and paste that] I got for around $70 that'll hold 32 gigs.
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Take a look-see at server boards though.
Not that you'd want to use a server-based board for gaming....
Clicking on the linked image above will take you off the City of Heroes site. However, the guides will be linked back here.
I have a very up to date system (quad core processor, 8 gigs of ram etc. ) that was built for gaming. The only down side is I had to load vista to get it to recognize the 8 gigs of ram. usually I play CoH/V at 1440 x900 resolution but everytime I update windows it makes the game default to 800x600. usually all the is required to fix it is to log into the game, change the graphics setting then restart. This time however that fix is not working. someone help me please.
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