Re: Question

From: Jimmy S. (Private)
Date: 07/27/04 

Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:14:09 -0400

Hi JBS,

Go though this list, and if you get stuck with anything, post
the problem and we'll try to simplify it for you. Good luck!

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp 

-- 
Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any rights.
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"JBS" <JBS@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:28322EA9-9A8D-41DE-9707-785DEAB588D1@microsoft.com...
> Jimmy S
> I have the same problem where my computer turns off when playing the game
after about 5-10 minutes. I have played this game for a lon time now, only
recently did it start to turn off during the game. So i figure it isnt due
to a configuration problem on my computer. I am not sure what to do.
Unfortunately the website you suggested seems a little complex for my
understanding. Could you possibly simplify in simple terms what i should do
to fix the problem and which websites i should visist.
> Cheers
>
> "Jimmy S." wrote:
>
> > "GVrep" <GVrep@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:375DC501-5038-409F-93F9-38C83A608C68@microsoft.com...
> > > Whenever I play a game online or offline after about 10 minutes or so
my
> > whole computer just tunrs off by itself if anyone knows how to fix this
> > problem please tell me how
> >
> > Here's two possible solutions, depending on if the computer shuts down
or
> > shuts down and restarts.
> >
> > A)  If it shuts down and restarts, then...
> >
> > Your system is most likely restarting as a result of a STOP error.
> >
> > To stop this behavior go to Control Panel / System / Advanced /
> > Click the Startup and Recovery Settings button / Uncheck the box
> > labeled "Automatically restart"  under the System Failure section.
> >
> > To analyze the error, try the steps in:
http://aumha.org/win5/kbestop.htm
> >
> > If the error indicates a file name that begins with ati, or nv (nVidia)
> > the most likely solution would be to install the latest drivers using
> > the instructions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
> >
> > B) Otherwise, if it just shuts down...
> >
> > Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
> > errors.  Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.
> >
> > Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
> > I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)
> >
> > 1.  Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
> > For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
> > Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk
> >
> > 2.  Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
> > and a hose vacuum.  Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
> > Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
> > heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
> > Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com
> >
> > 3.  A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
> > and black screen lockups.  One way to test for that is to check the
> > wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
> > http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/  (Min. 350 for gaming)
> >
> > 4.  Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
> >
> > -- 
> > Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> > Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >
> > Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
> > Contact
> > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
> > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any
rights.
> > _________________________________________________________
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