FAQ For Unsupported Video Cards.
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The latest download links:

Oblivion .exe files that fixes the menu crash,
Needed in order to work.

[ link ]

Shaders converted shaders to work on older gfx cards.
Download a new shaderpackage001.sdp, and replace your <Oblivion>\Data\Shaders\shaderpackage001.sdp with it.

[ link ]

Asp's loader program fixes some problems and crashes (particularily the crash when exiting video option) (Current version .10)

[ link ]

Excors fancy water shader package to get rid of that purple water!

[ link ]

Also if you want it, you can grab the INI which is provided by Atomizer to provide optimal image quality HERE:

[ link ]
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**INSTRUCTIONS**

Download the fixed .exe file and place it in the Game directory,
c:\program files\Bethsda softworks\oblivion,
Make a backup copy of your original .exe file before you overwrite it, (May save a re-install)

-Download the shaderpackage001.sdp file and replace your <Oblivion>\Data\Shaders\shaderpackage001.sdp with it.

-The water package must be extracted into your Oblivion\Data directory. This will create the proper folder path which is Data\Textures\water\water00.dds.

-Finally run oldblivion loader program which can be extracted anywhere and run.

When you want to run the game run the Oldblivion loader instead,
Of running the Oblivion.exe file.
Even though you are running Oldblivion you still MUST have the
oblivion .exe fix.


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FAQ:

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Q1. While playing I see a strange "rainbow pattern" on the screen?
A1. Open the Oblivion launcher, got into Options and turn off bloom.

Q2. When I get out from the initial dungeon it crashes!
A2. Try disabling the water. In the Oblivion.ini make sure that bUsewatershader=0.

Q3. I downloaded the RAR file and Windows doesn't know what to do!
A3. Download WinRAR and unpack it.

Q4. The program wouldn't start! It said d3dx9_26.dll was missing.
A4. You can download it here. Place it into your Oblivion folder.

Q5. Will this work on graphic cards that doesn't have pixel shaders, like the GF4mx series?
A5. No, it require at least a pixel shader 1.1 compatible card.

Q6. It's still crashing while I press TAB!
A6. First download the .exe file if you already have it then,
Edit and Set bDoDiffusePass=0 in Oblivion.ini

Q7. I got white menus!
A7. Change bStaticMenuBackground=1 to 0.

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Random tidbits:

1. Ensure you are editing the proper INI file when making changes to your INI.

The ini located in My Documents\My Games\Oblivion is what you are looking for. The file located in your Oblivion game directory which is called Oblivion_defaults.ini is NOT what you want to edit.

2. To display the framerate in game (to test different INI tweaks) you can go to the console (~) and then type TDT.

3. If your having GFX problem with lighting and/or tree effects
type TLB into the console.

Cheers!

*edit's* :
UPDATED LINKS AND FILES 4/27/06
Missed the fixed .exe to fix the menu.
Aha, missed the additional pixel shaders needed for a GF3... okay, now users should be able to run the game
ADDING TWO NEW PICTURES OF ME IN GAME ON MY RIG.
You can view my system specs in my signature its all accurate.