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Windows Crash
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Posted by: Sharky
Hi Guys, me again :P.
Having installed a fresh copy of XP SP2, and reinstalling my chipset and device drivers, my PC seemed to be working fine. In fact, its the best it has worked in a long time.
However, shortly after logging into the browser based game Second Life (SL), my computer bricked up and i couldnt even move the mouse or start windows task manager, there wasnt even a blue screen of death!
Having reset it, I tried again, and within about 60 seconds of playing the game, my computer crashed again. So I reinstalled my video drivers snd left it at that. Then today, after about 3 hours of playing the mmorpg guild wars, the same thing happened with that too.
I have now installed XP SP2 for the third time and it is still happening, therefore I really need your help as I have no clue what is causing the problem.
Thanks.
Posted by: FadedMaster
Were you sure to download the drivers from the manufacturer's website and not Windows Update? Also, were you sure to run all the Windows Updates after re-installing?
And the usual, make sure to scan for spyware and viruses. Lastly, if it's still actin' goofy... check the temperatures. I'm sure goranpaa can recommend a good program.
Please give us a little more info on yer computer too.
Posted by: Sharky
Hi , yep i was sure to do that... Just a quick question though as I think I may have solved the problem...
Can a faulty ram stick cause these sort of random crashes? I only ask because i just took my ram out of the crashed pc and put it in to my spare one and a similar shutdown occured (only this time it didnt brick just went off).
Posted by: FadedMaster
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Originally Posted by Sharky
Can a faulty ram stick cause these sort of random crashes? I only ask because i just took my ram out of the crashed pc and put it in to my spare one and a similar shutdown occured (only this time it didnt brick just went off).
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Yes, it is possible that faulty memory can cause this. Test the memory with memtest (google it). Otherwise someone else might have a specific link to it.
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