so, this obviously isn't the torchlight 2 forums, but I had a lot of crashing issues in that game, and really none in this one.
it was a known problem that a lot of people suffered from -- a particular mechanic (closing inventory) that would crash the game, but I didn't suffer from it early in the game, and then it kind of disappeared towards the end of the game.
I don't know if it was because of particular weapons I was using, as was theorized by a few, or if it was just random, but I did 2 concrete things around that time that maybe did something to fix it, so I'll pass them along in case they also help people with older computers in this game.
one thing was I just happened to defrag around that time -- not as a solution, but just coincidentally.
another thing was this data execution prevention thing I googled, which I have no idea about, so maybe somebody who knows wtf they are talking about can vet this one out.
if you go to advanced system properties in control panel there is a performance tab with an option to tweak virtual memory and graphics settings.
in there there's a data execution prevention setting you can turn on for all programs EXCEPT a list which you would add the game to.
this supposedly turns it off for the game.
I'll copy the passage on dep from windows
it really sounds like this thing would only be default on for windows, and not these games, but something stopped torchlight from crashing.
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Understanding Data Execution PreventionData Execution Prevention (DEP) helps prevent damage from viruses and other security threats that attack by running (executing) malicious code from memory locations that only Windows and other programs should use. This type of threat causes damage by taking over one or more memory locations in use by a program. Then it spreads and harms other programs, files, and even your e-mail contacts.
Unlike a firewall or antivirus program, DEP does not help prevent harmful programs from being installed on your computer. Instead, it monitors your programs to determine if they use system memory safely. To do this, DEP software works alone or with compatible microprocessors to mark some memory locations as "non-executable". If a program tries to run code—malicious or not—from a protected location, DEP closes the program and notifies you.
DEP can take advantage of software and hardware support. To use DEP, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later. DEP software alone helps protect against certain types of malicious code attacks but to take full advantage of the protection that DEP can offer, your processor must support "execution protection". This is a hardware-based technology designed to mark memory locations as non-executable. If your processor does not support hardware-based DEP, it's a good idea to upgrade to a processor that offers execution protection features.
Is it safe to run a program again if DEP has closed it?
Yes, but only if you leave DEP turned on for that program. Windows can continue to detect attempts to execute code from protected memory locations and help prevent attacks. In cases where a program does not run correctly with DEP turned on, you can reduce security risks by getting a DEP-compatible version of the program from the software publisher. For more information about what to do after DEP closes a program, click Related Topics.
How can I tell if DEP is available on my computer?
To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.
Click the Advanced tab and, under Performance, click Settings.
Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.
Note
By default, DEP is only turned on for essential Windows operating system programs and services. To help protect more programs with DEP, select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.
