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#1 Peter_Eater
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@rarson: Offcourse this is your decision, but why don't you stay logged in? You just need cookies enabled for GS (just don't delete them when you exit the browser). Now I'm logged in since this Tuesday, and usually I always stay logged in untill I do some computer maintenance (when I delete cookies amongst other things). There's no drawback to staying logged in. But, again - It's your choice. I'm not trying to talk you into anything, just presenting an option.

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#2 Peter_Eater
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@rarson said:

I just read the other thread about it, so I figured out how to disable certificate checking in Firefox, but I'm surprised Gamespot hasn't fixed this yet, and I don't want to keep having to turn off certificates in order to use the site. I guess I'll just have to take a break from Gamespot.

You don't need to keep turning OCSP certificaate checking on&off.

You need to turn it off only when you need to login to Gamespot. After that, turn it on, and you will be able to use the site normally. Just stay logged in.

But, yes, GS really needs to fix this ASAP.

For anyone else needing info about his topic, please check the other thread, where this is already being discussed:

Some kind of security error won't let me log in

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#3 Peter_Eater
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Here's the workaround for Firefox, for those that can't find the setting (I imagine it's pretty difficult to find for non-tech-savy people):

Go to: Options > Advanced > Cerificates > Validation > Untick "Use the Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) to confirm the current validity of cetrificates" box > click OK

After you login, you can re-enable this option. Follow the same steps, just tick the OCSP box again. You will stay logged in to Gamespot.

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#4  Edited By Peter_Eater
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Same here.

Both on Firefox Nightly (x64) and IE 11

This happened (at least for me) since Gamespot was down a couple of days ago.

And what's worse, no Gamespot comment about this certificate issue!

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#5 Peter_Eater
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@ Fandango_Letho I just saw your signature banner... yeah now I get it... wouldn't expect anything different from the likes of you. You do know that there are people that play games on PC, right?
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#6 Peter_Eater
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Get a controller. You're in 2013. You don't play third person games on a computer without a controller.Fandango_Letho
Seriously? That is your solution? So what you are saying is that developers need not concern themselves with optimizing games, and removing bugs? If this is 2013, and the ONLY way to play third-person game is with a controller, then the future of gaming is bleak.
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#7 Peter_Eater
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Broken controls.

Excellent game destroyed by poor programming.

I am trying to play this game and am constantly sabotaged by poor controls. (Playing the PC version) "take cover" (Q) & "climb" (Space) are constantly choosing to switch roles when I need pinpoint timing.

I wanna play this as "ghost" as possible, but controls flat out prevent me from being able to do it.

Anyone else having trouble with this?

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#8 Peter_Eater
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One more thing, I'm extra paranoid when doing a fresh install on a multi-partition drive... I make triple sure I don't end up destroying the wrong partition. What's your C setup? Is it on single, or multi-partition physical drive?
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#9 Peter_Eater
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[QUOTE="couly"][QUOTE="Peter_Eater"][QUOTE="Makari"] yeah, 64-bit pretty much requires a reformat and reinstall afaik. if you already have windows 7, you CAN manually back up a lot of this - hit the start menu and run the 'windows 7 easy transfer.' it runs through and manually backs up your user profile to a file (external drive), which can then be run again from the new computer and will import your profile, desktop, shortcuts, favorites, my documents, etc - and any other folders that you manually select. it will NOT move programs, as that is impossible, but it can bring pretty much all the data no problem. stuff like Steam you can just copy the steam folder itself and re-run the installer - 90% of the savegames that Steam keeps are inside the Steam folder. I haven't tried doing a 32-64 Steam port before, though it'll likely work fine.

Makari pointed out the steam thing, and he's correct. Steam and some games store the data in their install folders as opposed to AppData folder, so pay attention to backing up these manually and I think steam has an option of making backups from it's interface. And just to give you a heads-up, 64 & 32 are not all that different. The most prominent difference is that your 32 bit programs will be installed in "Program Files x86" and your 64 ones in "Program Files" folder. And the fact that you need 64 bit drivers for your hardware. Everything else is pretty much the same. Also, I'm yet to come across an 32 bit app that is unable to run on 64 bit system...

You've been a great help, thanks. I basically want to get good use out of my 8GB RAM and my i7. What if I copy my entire C drive to an external drive and pick and choose what I want?

Sure. Just make sure you copy all the files (hidden ones especially), and expect many of the files that are system-related to be unable to be copied (mostly because they will be a part of running process). But you will not want to be copying those back anyway. Once again I recommend doing a some sort of image backup (as I did with Acronis) just to be extra safe.
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#10 Peter_Eater
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[QUOTE="BenwaQ"]

You cannot upgrade from 32 bits to 64 bits. You will have to install Windows anew. After that, you will have to reinstall all your games and programs.

Makari
yeah, 64-bit pretty much requires a reformat and reinstall afaik. if you already have windows 7, you CAN manually back up a lot of this - hit the start menu and run the 'windows 7 easy transfer.' it runs through and manually backs up your user profile to a file (external drive), which can then be run again from the new computer and will import your profile, desktop, shortcuts, favorites, my documents, etc - and any other folders that you manually select. it will NOT move programs, as that is impossible, but it can bring pretty much all the data no problem. stuff like Steam you can just copy the steam folder itself and re-run the installer - 90% of the savegames that Steam keeps are inside the Steam folder. I haven't tried doing a 32-64 Steam port before, though it'll likely work fine.

Makari pointed out the steam thing, and he's correct. Steam and some games store the data in their install folders as opposed to AppData folder, so pay attention to backing up these manually and I think steam has an option of making backups from it's interface. And just to give you a heads-up, 64 & 32 are not all that different. The most prominent difference is that your 32 bit programs will be installed in "Program Files x86" and your 64 ones in "Program Files" folder. And the fact that you need 64 bit drivers for your hardware. Everything else is pretty much the same. Also, I'm yet to come across an 32 bit app that is unable to run on 64 bit system...