Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR?

chunky_cheese · 06-14-2007, 12:14 AM

Free From the Beep!

Have you ever been playing a harder song on Flash Flash Revolution, either mashing or just playing and noticed that your computer will make a BEEP sound and freeze for a second, depriving you of your precious combo, and consequently your patience?

Do you use AutoHotKey scripts (A program that re-maps keys on your keyboard to a different spot) because of this problem, and find yourself using awkward keys that require you putting your arms in awkward positions to play?

Do you just hate that BEEP no matter what the task you're performing?

Well, I have a fix for you!

Why does it go Beep and/or Lag?

The reason your computer beeps, is because it is having trouble registering all the keys you press, alongside with following this tutorial it is good to understand some of the reasons why it beeps:

- Number Lock is on (Top left of your number pad on the far right side of your keyboard). Your computer will improperly read the keys you are pressing and beep and/or read keys irregularly.

- The BEEP. Your computers software will cause your motherboard (brain of the computer) to beep when you hold down or press keys too quickly.

- Your computer is outdated, please ensure that you have a fast enough computer and/or internet connection to play Flash Flash Revolution the Game.

You see, all you have to do is disable the BEEP noise, and it will free you from the horrid sound, and the lag! This can be done in three ways, just follow these simple instructions:
Command Prompt

1. Go to Command Prompt by clicking Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt and enter : net stop beep

Device Manager

1. Open the Device Manager. You can do this from RIGHT CLICKING My Computer -> Properties -> Hardware -> Device Manager.

2. Show Hidden Devices. You can do this from View -> Show hidden devices. This is where I was stuck: I didn’t know the Device Manager had hidden devices.

3. Under Non-Plug and Play Drivers, open the properties for Beep. Go to Driver -> Stop, and the beeping will cease. I think you can also Disable the device, but for me, this would require a reboot.

Turning off Numlock

The beeping/lag problem can sometimes be solved as easily as turning off your Number Lock Key (Top Left part of the Number Pad located on the far right side of your keyboard) , though this solution is not permanent.

I hope these solutions will help you with your problem, if this problem persists you can always Contact the Flash Flash Revolution administrators or ask about it here.

Enjoy Playing FFR!

(Also please note that this will disable any warning signals your computer may send you aswell, so use at your own discretion)

Some information in this guide was taken from http://Intelliot.com and was written by Elliot Lee on December 20th 2006.

**ELRayford** · 06-14-2007, 12:17 AM

nice find

Triplex72 · 06-14-2007, 12:21 AM

Maybe if you stopped hitting three arrows at once this wouldn't happen to you in the first place. There's no need for it.

chunky_cheese · 06-14-2007, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELRayford

nice find

You don't realize how much this helps my PA... I had used AutoHotKey on my 1,2,3,5 keys, but they are really uncomfortable to press and hurt my fingers, and it's all the way over there. The arrow keys move more smoothly and I can hit them with confidence, goodbye AHK!

And at triplex, this happens when you will do a jump then a single note shortly after aswell, not only 3 notes at once. (Imagine playing EHHS V1, or something as easier as Etude to a Dragon) Also, this will help lumphoboextreme mash easier.

**Doug31** · 06-14-2007, 12:25 AM

It's not just from hitting 3 arrows at once, I've trilled between 2 keys fast enough that it started registering nothing on a keyboard that can't register enough at once before.

-Moo- · 06-14-2007, 12:30 AM

Thanks, One of my other computers does that. It's annoying as hell.

Triplex72 · 06-14-2007, 12:30 AM

That's pretty bad.

dAnceguy117 · 06-14-2007, 12:39 AM

when I played hard stuff on FFR (more pertinent to SM, though) I used to find myself getting BS misses from jumpstream because I held an arrow down before a jump

IMO switching to a setup that can register quads is more practical

cool guide, though

LLaMaSaUceYup · 06-14-2007, 02:27 AM

This never really happens to me, unless I try to,

but good tutorial nonetheless.

**brothaice** · 06-14-2007, 02:43 AM

Not shure if this has been said, but you could just turn num-lock off

Devonaut · 06-14-2007, 02:45 AM

And at triplex, this happens when you will do a jump then a single note shortly after aswell, not only 3 notes at once. (Imagine playing EHHS V1, or something as easier as Etude to a Dragon) Also, this will help lumphoboextreme mash easier.

Oh no!

=0!!!!![insert anipromorphically strange 1's]

chunky_cheese · 06-14-2007, 03:44 AM

The end is near! Repent sinners!

mfelten86 · 06-14-2007, 03:48 PM

I have a question. I go to My computer->C:/ But I do not see properties. I have windows xp with service pack 2.

fido123 · 06-14-2007, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfelten86

I have a question. I go to My computer->C:/ But I do not see properties. I have windows xp with service pack 2.

Ditto

chunky_cheese · 06-14-2007, 05:02 PM

You right click "My Computer.

Start --> Right Click "My Computer" --> Click Properties

I will edit that into the first post.

jpcduran · 06-14-2007, 05:13 PM

chunky_cheese · 06-14-2007, 05:14 PM

Rhetorical question... this isn't a survey it's a guide. XD

**brothaice** · 06-14-2007, 06:50 PM

Or you could just turn num-lock off...

**MagicCarpetRide** · 06-14-2007, 07:00 PM

My computer doesn't beep when I press keys... I don't get it.....Maybe I'm in the wrong forum........maybe I'm just high.....

Who Knows

**BerZerkR** · 06-14-2007, 07:24 PM

seriously turning off numberlock helps...listen to brothaice.

06-14-2007, 12:14 AM	#1
chunky_cheese FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 1,736	Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? Free From the Beep! Have you ever been playing a harder song on Flash Flash Revolution, either mashing or just playing and noticed that your computer will make a BEEP sound and freeze for a second, depriving you of your precious combo, and consequently your patience? Do you use AutoHotKey scripts (A program that re-maps keys on your keyboard to a different spot) because of this problem, and find yourself using awkward keys that require you putting your arms in awkward positions to play? Do you just hate that BEEP no matter what the task you're performing? Well, I have a fix for you! Why does it go Beep and/or Lag? The reason your computer beeps, is because it is having trouble registering all the keys you press, alongside with following this tutorial it is good to understand some of the reasons why it beeps: - Number Lock is on (Top left of your number pad on the far right side of your keyboard). Your computer will improperly read the keys you are pressing and beep and/or read keys irregularly. - The BEEP. Your computers software will cause your motherboard (brain of the computer) to beep when you hold down or press keys too quickly. - Your computer is outdated, please ensure that you have a fast enough computer and/or internet connection to play Flash Flash Revolution the Game. You see, all you have to do is disable the BEEP noise, and it will free you from the horrid sound, and the lag! This can be done in three ways, just follow these simple instructions: Command Prompt 1. Go to Command Prompt* by clicking Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt and enter : net stop beep* Device Manager 1. Open the Device Manager. You can do this from RIGHT CLICKING My Computer -> Properties -> Hardware -> Device Manager. 2. Show Hidden Devices. You can do this from View -> Show hidden devices. This is where I was stuck: I didn’t know the Device Manager had hidden devices. 3. Under Non-Plug and Play Drivers, open the properties for Beep. Go to Driver -> Stop, and the beeping will cease. I think you can also Disable the device, but for me, this would require a reboot. Turning off Numlock The beeping/lag problem can sometimes be solved as easily as turning off your Number Lock Key (Top Left part of the Number Pad located on the far right side of your keyboard) , though this solution is not permanent. I hope these solutions will help you with your problem, if this problem persists you can always Contact the Flash Flash Revolution administrators or ask about it here. Enjoy Playing FFR! (Also please note that this will disable any warning signals your computer may send you aswell, so use at your own discretion) Some information in this guide was taken from http://Intelliot.com and was written by Elliot Lee on December 20th 2006. Last edited by chunky_cheese; 01-13-2008 at 12:37 AM..

06-14-2007, 12:17 AM	#2
ELRayford Custom User Title Join Date: May 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 1,546	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? nice find

06-14-2007, 12:21 AM	#3
Triplex72 CUSTOMIZED Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Your Imagination Posts: 975	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? Maybe if you stopped hitting three arrows at once this wouldn't happen to you in the first place. There's no need for it. __________________ connect 216.246.109.6:27015

06-14-2007, 12:25 AM	#5
Doug31 Falcon Paaaauuuunch!!!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Washington Age: 36 Posts: 6,811	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? It's not just from hitting 3 arrows at once, I've trilled between 2 keys fast enough that it started registering nothing on a keyboard that can't register enough at once before. __________________

06-14-2007, 12:30 AM	#6
-Moo- FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Desert, Arizona Posts: 1,199	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? Thanks, One of my other computers does that. It's annoying as hell. __________________ touch my pokeballz

06-14-2007, 12:39 AM	#8
dAnceguy117 new hand moves = dab Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: he/they Age: 33 Posts: 10,094	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? when I played hard stuff on FFR (more pertinent to SM, though) I used to find myself getting BS misses from jumpstream because I held an arrow down before a jump IMO switching to a setup that can register quads is more practical cool guide, though

06-14-2007, 02:27 AM	#9
LLaMaSaUceYup FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona. Age: 31 Posts: 3,759	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? This never really happens to me, unless I try to, but good tutorial nonetheless.

06-14-2007, 02:43 AM	#10
brothaice FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 2,940	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? Not shure if this has been said, but you could just turn num-lock off

06-14-2007, 02:45 AM	#11
Devonaut FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Port 8080 [FFR's Port!] Posts: 31	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? And at triplex, this happens when you will do a jump then a single note shortly after aswell, not only 3 notes at once. (Imagine playing EHHS V1, or something as easier as Etude to a Dragon) Also, this will help lumphoboextreme mash easier. Oh no! =0!!!!![insert anipromorphically strange 1's] __________________

06-14-2007, 03:44 AM	#12
chunky_cheese FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 1,736	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? The end is near! Repent sinners!

06-14-2007, 03:48 PM	#13
mfelten86 FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: colorado Age: 32 Posts: 93	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? I have a question. I go to My computer->C:/ But I do not see properties. I have windows xp with service pack 2. __________________

06-14-2007, 05:02 PM	#15
chunky_cheese FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 1,736	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? You right click "My Computer. Start --> Right Click "My Computer" --> Click Properties I will edit that into the first post.

06-14-2007, 05:13 PM	#16
jpcduran FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ill-NoiZe Age: 37 Posts: 394	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? no __________________ Tier Points: 109 (109 + 0 for 81 AAAs) Engler's School Of FFR: Drop Out

06-14-2007, 05:14 PM	#17
chunky_cheese FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 33 Posts: 1,736	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? Rhetorical question... this isn't a survey it's a guide. XD

06-14-2007, 06:50 PM	#18
brothaice FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 2,940	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? Or you could just turn num-lock off...

06-14-2007, 07:00 PM	#19
MagicCarpetRide Skware One Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Age: 33 Posts: 1,125	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? My computer doesn't beep when I press keys... I don't get it.....Maybe I'm in the wrong forum........maybe I'm just high..... Who Knows

06-14-2007, 07:24 PM	#20
BerZerkR Scrub Eater Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 240	Re: Does your computer BEEP and LOCK-UP when you play faster songs on FFR? seriously turning off numberlock helps...listen to brothaice.

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