Re: Freeze

Have you tried removing DirectX while in safemode?
Ellliot

"jcop69" <jcop69@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Jimmy S." wrote:
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>> Hi Jcop,
>>
>> "jcop69" <jcop69@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> | all games that i play on my computer eventually cause my computer to
>> lock up,
>> | or freeze after an hour or so, forcing me to reboot. i think i have
>> plenty of
>> | memory and the freeze happens even when playing online games like
>> alchemy.
>> | otherwise my computer runs great. any ideas on how to fix this?
>>
>> 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.
>> _________________________________________________________
>>
>> thanks jimmy s. i tried to remove direct x and got all the way through
>> the process, but at the end it said the removal was "unsuccessful". i
>> tried again and it couldn't find it (perhaps it actually was
>> successsfully removed?). i then installed microsoft's direct x but it
>> that process was almost instantaneous, leaving me wondering if i had
>> actually done anything. i tried playing a game but it froze as per usual.
>> unless you have any more ideas about direct x removal/install i plan on
>> moving on to the chipset and drivers today. thank you for your help.
>>
>>


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