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ravens1
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15. July 2007 @ 08:12 |
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I have had a problem for a really long time, and now i really want to play my games.
The problem is that my games do not play. Backups and real games don't work. I am able to install the games and when i double click the shortcut, (or just launch the game) I will get as far as the first screen or the loading screen for that game. Then my computer will freeze. So i am forced to turn it off or restart.
Again, the actual disc or backup discs don't work. I have directx 9, and i have updated it.
So, how can i play my games? Thanks.
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ravens1
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16. July 2007 @ 15:44 |
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16. July 2007 @ 16:07 |
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Could be drivers, or an overheating problem. My old comp would do the same thing and it was because of overheating.
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ravens1
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16. July 2007 @ 18:32 |
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Overheating, Really?
I was using google and reading someones problem similar to mine, and someone mentioned something about overheating. Some of my games load fine and some do not. I just installed Everest Home. Is there a way i can check to see if my computer was overheating with that?
What do you recommend i do if my computer is actually overheating?
An off topic question: I was thinking of reformatting. Do you know if i can use the same serial to activate windows if i am installing the same os from the same disc?
Thanks
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16. July 2007 @ 19:10 |
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ravens1
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17. July 2007 @ 09:31 |
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Do you know of a tutorial for speedfan?
Are there any settings i need to adjust. The program is a little confusing.
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17. July 2007 @ 10:31 |
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I dont know much about it but I do know that you can change the speed of the fan on the tab Readings. You can put the percentage up to 100%. Thats all I know sorry. You can check their website though.
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ravens1
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18. July 2007 @ 08:09 |
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Do you know if its possible to take out the video card from a laptop and put it in a desktop pc? Because my brother owns a laptop and i was thinking of taking it out and putting it in mine.
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18. July 2007 @ 20:28 |
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If you have the same slots on the labtop and the pc, either a pci, an agp, or a pci express slot.
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ravens1
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19. July 2007 @ 18:34 |
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I just bought a video card and installed it with a lot of trouble. I don't know if all the settings are right, but my games still freeze.
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ddp
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19. July 2007 @ 19:12 |
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moved to correct forum
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20. July 2007 @ 05:03 |
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Mine use to do that too. When I added an extra gig of ram the comp completely froze and I couldn't move the mouse at all. I fixed that by doing a bios update on the motherboard. I dunno if that is your problem, but its a possibility.
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20. July 2007 @ 05:18 |
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You do have graphics drivers installed right? Are they up to date?
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1ceCold
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20. July 2007 @ 08:47 |
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Even if they weren't up to date the game would still load in "software" mode but it would take a longer time. It could be over heating like they said above. But it depends on how how your processor is. If your using a gigabyte board or idk if it matter. Download Easy Tune 5.
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ravens1
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20. July 2007 @ 10:20 |
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Thanks for the replies.
Hmm, how do i do a bios update?
I just reinstalled the driver for my Radeon card, and nothing seemed to change. Driver up to date? I just got the card and installed it so i assume they are up to date. I will check to see if theres a newer version. I will also see what i can do with EasyTune 5.
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20. July 2007 @ 11:57 |
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What motherboard do you have?
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ravens1
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20. July 2007 @ 13:25 |
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I don't know what motherboard i have, how do i check?
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20. July 2007 @ 18:44 |
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ravens1
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20. July 2007 @ 19:42 |
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I have an Intel d865gbf motherboard.
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21. July 2007 @ 19:16 |
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22. July 2007 @ 02:46 |
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You mean a BIOS flash? Perhaps. The golden rule I'd say here is to have your PC on a backed-up power supply. If the power goes down during a BIOS flash, your motherboard could well be permanently damaged.
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22. July 2007 @ 04:57 |
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Yes thats what I meant, thanks.
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ravens1
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23. July 2007 @ 08:13 |
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I was reading the read me and it sounds difficult for me. I don't like to do things that could screw up my computer. If i just got a different video card, do you think that i would be able to play games?
If getting a new video card isn't the solution, i was thinking of reformatting or doing a system restore to about 5-6 months ago. I just wanted to double check- If i do a system restore i won't lose any documents/files, but i will lose programs? i checked my system restore program and i saw that i cant restore any earlier than June 20th. Then restoring to then wouldn't make a difference because i still had the problem then.
Thanks
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23. July 2007 @ 08:28 |
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Given that you've just told us that you did and it didn't work, I doubt it. Are you able to reinstall windows?
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ravens1
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23. July 2007 @ 08:34 |
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Well the video card i had before sucked. It was terrible. The one i have now is alright, but i don't think the card is installed correctly. So maybe getting a different card and installing it might work? I don't know.
I know how to reformat. Its just that i am worried that i cant use the same serial another time. I have only used the serial once. I took it to a computer place and the guy fixed it up and reformatted giving me a serial. I don't know if he used it before?
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