PVX v8.0 Problems

Description:
Cannot use PVX as it crashes on connection after calling:

vvsys application … has encountered a problem and needs to close

Using Windows XP SP2 and Microsoft LifeCam VX-1000 on an HP nx6320 laptop. I haven’t seen this fault before.
This machine connects ok with Skype and Windows Messenger.

Solution?
As PVX is using quite a lot of CPU and Memory. So, Please help to consider to reinstall the application. Don’t forget to memo the key code as well.

Few configuration to check,
1. Setting -> General -> performance – set it to balanced
2. setting -> Video -> Advanced – Camera driver set to Medium or Low.
3. Make sure PC has enough resources for PVX.

hope this will help,
Regards, Asia Support

Also tried;
Setup > General > General > Never use ViaVideo hardware

RESULT: Still broken

UPDATE 2008-03-18
After finding the problem on a second machine we went back to our change logs for these base images and have discovered that the culprit is the QoS RSVP Service. On our machines where PVX crashes the service was disabled, on the working machines it is set to Auto. Change the setting and the problem is solved

Roll 1D20 for courage – RIP Gary Gygax

Ernest Gary Gygax (July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008) was an American writer and game designer, best known for co-creating the pioneering role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with Dave Arneson, and co-founding the company Tactical Studies Rules (TSR, Inc.) with Don Kaye in 1974. Gygax is generally acknowledged as the father of the role-playing game. — Wikipedia

It is almost too much to get my mind about. But I’ve just had news that our dear Dungeon Master has passed away. Ernie called this morning, he thought we should let the fans know. He’s just sent an email out. [3]

“I would like the world to remember me as the guy who really enjoyed playing games and sharing his knowledge and his fun pastimes with everybody else.”[4]

The gaming world is a poorer place today
May the rattle of the d20 sound in tribute!

[1] Gary Gygax [Wikipedia]
[2] Dungeons & Dragons Creator Gary Gygax Passes Away; Interview on Gadgets [BoingBoing]
[3] Gary Gygax [Troll Lord Games]
[4] Gary Gygax Interview [GamesSpy]