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Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:33:03 -0800

Hi Jimmy, We recently installed MS 2004 and were having the same problems.
We tried everything and ended up having to purchase an upgrade to our
graphics. We had 64 MB graphics had to go to 128 MB and everything is
running smooth. Good Luck. Gordon

"Jimmy S." wrote:

> Hi WEC,
>
> 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.
> _________________________________________________________
>
>
> "WEC" <WEC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4951E7C6-934A-4BFE-9341-5453BA3CACBC@microsoft.com...
> > Just installed Windows XP Home Edition (also upgraded to Sp 2) from Win 98.
> > Prior to the installation, my games worked fine. Now they all freeze within
> > 1-3 minutes of play. Must turn off computer manually to restart. Games are
> > Warbirds 111, MS Combat flight Sim 2 and 3 and MS Flight Sim 2004. Even
> > reloaded and run the games from a 'clean boot', but to no avail. Updated the
> > ATI All-in-Wonder drivers and SB Audigy 2 sound card. Everything seems to be
> > working ok.
> > Need help, out of ideas.
> >
>
>
>

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