Latest DisplayLink drivers and DirectX fullscreen errors

mjh · 08-28-2013, 11:21 PM

After the latest drivers (also tried the June drivers), DirectX is having fullscreen issues and various games (notably Skyrim and Rift) won't launch in fullscreen mode (they error out). This did not happen in the past. I do see that other threads in the recent (4 to 6 months) have experienced similar issues.

Any ideas? Support debug log attached.

JamesH · 08-29-2013, 06:15 PM

Hi,

Do you recall which version of DisplayLink software this was previously working with?

Thanks,
James

mjh · 08-30-2013, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesH

Do you recall which version of DisplayLink software this was previously working with?

I'm not sure of the exact version, but, when I started having the error, I noticed that my driver was dated in June (I assume I had 7.3 M1 installed), and I then noticed that there was 7.4 out, so, I updated to that... I'm going to try installing 7.2 M1 and see if that helps (and will reply here after I try)

mjh · 08-30-2013, 03:08 AM

BTW - just tried going back to 7.2 M1, 7.1, and back to 7.0 even (after a full uninstall and reboot each), and no dice.

While I was there, I also tried uninstalling all DisplayLink drivers and just trying without any DisplayLink drivers installed, and yes - this allows DirectX games to run in fullscreen mode without error, so, without changing anything else, I'm pretty sure it's the DisplayLink pieces causing the issue.

Ferroh · 08-30-2013, 12:20 PM

Displaylink,

I would really appreciate some feedback on the status of this well known issue. My docking station is stored and collecting dust until it's fixed.

Thank you.

Vald · 08-30-2013, 10:01 PM

This is a known issue and has been for some time. I wouldn't hold your breath.

JamesH · 09-01-2013, 10:02 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the information - I'll raise this internally tomorrow.

Thanks,
James

Tvede · 09-03-2013, 02:59 PM

I have personally experinced something similar, with the 7.4 version, where instead it was a direct3d error (internally) happening in Battlefield 3. When running though debugger, the stack trace revealed that there was some sort of retangular copying, which later caused a crash. (installing version 7.3 fixes the problem.. )

mjh · 09-06-2013, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesH

Thanks for the information - I'll raise this internally tomorrow.

Thanks,
James

Hi James -

Just wanted to check and see if there was any findings / outcomes on this. Thanks!

JamesH · 09-06-2013, 03:58 PM

Hi,

Nothing to report just yet but will keep you posted.

Thanks,
James

08-30-2013, 03:08 AM	#4
mjh Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 4	BTW - just tried going back to 7.2 M1, 7.1, and back to 7.0 even (after a full uninstall and reboot each), and no dice. While I was there, I also tried uninstalling all DisplayLink drivers and just trying without any DisplayLink drivers installed, and yes - this allows DirectX games to run in fullscreen mode without error, so, without changing anything else, I'm pretty sure it's the DisplayLink pieces causing the issue. Last edited by mjh; 08-30-2013 at 03:41 AM.

08-29-2013, 06:15 PM	#2
JamesH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,523	Hi, Do you recall which version of DisplayLink software this was previously working with? Thanks, James

08-30-2013, 12:20 PM	#5
Ferroh Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2	Displaylink, I would really appreciate some feedback on the status of this well known issue. My docking station is stored and collecting dust until it's fixed. Thank you.

08-30-2013, 10:01 PM	#6
Vald Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 12	This is a known issue and has been for some time. I wouldn't hold your breath.

09-01-2013, 10:02 PM	#7
JamesH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,523	Hi, Thanks for the information - I'll raise this internally tomorrow. Thanks, James

09-03-2013, 02:59 PM	#8
Tvede Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1	I have personally experinced something similar, with the 7.4 version, where instead it was a direct3d error (internally) happening in Battlefield 3. When running though debugger, the stack trace revealed that there was some sort of retangular copying, which later caused a crash. (installing version 7.3 fixes the problem.. )

09-06-2013, 03:58 PM	#10
JamesH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,523	Hi, Nothing to report just yet but will keep you posted. Thanks, James