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May 30th, 2004, 12:10 AM
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OT: Computer problem
Yesterday, my computer started glitching in city of hereoes and the halo demo. I havn't tested it on other games, but if it's affecting both it's probably a 3d problem. Basically, what it does is totally crash to startup and I generally have to either power down or turn off the power entirely to get it to start up right.
The only recent change that I remember is installing the halo demo the day before. I've viruscaned, ad-aware scanned, through scandisked and defraged.
Oh, and it only happens after a bit. Generally not more than an hour.
[ May 29, 2004, 23:11: Message edited by: narf poit chez BOOM ]
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May 30th, 2004, 12:13 AM
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Re: OT: Computer problem
Forgive this standard reply;
1. Update to newest drivers
2. Go back to old drivers if you updated and then the problem occured
3. Check your Video Card and see if it is running hot.
4. Check your system to see if it is running hot.
5. Check for viruses
6. Trun off resource hog programs that are running in the back ground.
7. Defrag your HD
8. Install more RAM
9. Get your gun
10. Shoot your computer.
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May 30th, 2004, 12:42 AM
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Re: OT: Computer problem
Dusting it out can't hurt either.
I like to find an outside spot with a light breeze so I can stand upwind and avoid the towering plume of dust kicked up when the case is opened.
Check some of the chips and connectors to be sure they're still seated properly, too.
PS:
Hold the metal case and ground yourself too.
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May 30th, 2004, 02:04 AM
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Re: OT: Computer problem
Hey SJ, I like the "Warning" in your sig! 
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May 30th, 2004, 02:25 AM
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Re: OT: Computer problem
To make this an ON TOPIC discussion I would recommend that you re-install SEIV and go from there.
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June 8th, 2004, 08:16 AM
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Re: OT: Computer problem
Well, the shop got our computer working saturday and Combat Wombat and Sivran were invaluable in getting netscape running today. Thanks, guys.
I'd say 'what did I miss?', but I've been reading the major stuff on the mac.
[ June 08, 2004, 07:17: Message edited by: narf poit chez BOOM ]
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