Sounds incredibly irritating, Lehmann. I'm really sorry to hear that:x.

I wish you the best of luck.

No Rush Kpt.
We seem to have the Gost of
Some strange dude allways around us bro,
and we allways manage to launch one more curse
on him mate...

This time it will not be diferent, and we will make the job done as usual...:up:

What did I tell you about letting Bernard play on your computer, damnit! :rotfl:

Good luck also from my side. Will wait patiently. After all I haven't had time to figure out all the new stuff in GWX. I'm still in Mid 1940 for cryin out loud.
Looking forward to it though.

I go on a bing and look what happens. :damn:
Try the free ideas before you spend hard earned bucks.
and congrats.:up:

Windows errors and sudden reboots?

smells like XP smashed himself again

I dont think this is a Hardware error
more of an Windows screw up

sudden reboot means one thing

Screen Of Death

1)to de-activate that Windows Automaticly reboots do the following things

RIGHT click on My PC
click Properties
Click advanced properties (somthing with advanced ''spanish computer here)
Click Recover&reboot options (spanish language interfering)
untab the ''Reboot automaticly''

launch SH3 and let the f*cker crash
now it wont reboot but it will stick onto the Screen of death.
mostly if its a Driver software thats seem to be screwed up a file must appear with the extension .sys

otherwise, just formatate the bunch (back the files up you want to save before doing it) and normally everything must be fine.

2) How hot is ur CPU running at? (you can check this by pressing ''del'' at starting up windows) you will be in Bios and there is a tab that show some data of the health of ur computer

or

download a program called ''everest Home'' this is a full scale PC monitor that allows u to show u everything. there is a Feature with sensors there under it will show u the temperature as well.

if he is too hot for ur liking
open the case
clean the Fans and the big metal thing that is to cool the CPU (do this carefully)
get rid of that dust inside the case it causes the extra heat inside the computer

just some things to try before the ultimatum

Go to ErrorKiller.com and get their program. I have it for 2 computers(29.99) and it's fixed some major problems with the registry. You'll be surprised at wht it finds and can fix.

If it's not the HDD them it has to do with SHIII seeing his other games are ok. And I think I have an idea what the problem is... tho I can't say it here. ;) Yes I can.... tooo much porn. :rotfl:

Hi GT182, you have PM.

Thanks for your concern everyone. I'll get things sorted. Buying a USB HD for data backup is looking attractive no matter what the problem is... so I may do that when I exhaust my bag of tricks.

I've ruled out heat problems... and I've always been good about keeping her clean.
I've cut out the random CTD's by totally uninstalling all my SH3 stuff and re-installing it.

I think the HD itself is actually okay... I'm leaning towards a windows problem.

Infact... I don't think its any of my hardware going south... just yet.

These problems started immediately after installing the new DVD burner drive and its software.

Honestly, I've been too focused on GWX and U-boat related stuff to do any "questionable surfing" LOL.

I'm taking a bit of a break from the fixes ATM... just awoke after a 22 hour marathon "find the problem" session... I'm pooped.

It seems to be a RAM problem... Probably you RAM block(s) has some memory location(s) corrupted?

Try removing once a time the block(s) and verify if SH3 works fine with only one block...

In this case the removed one is faulty.

Hope to be helpful, bye
Mith.

I hate being correct about this.

Well, its not that.

I also no longer think that it is Windows or my HD.

I've cured the random CTD's by doing some pretty general stuff... however I can only run SH3 for about 10 minutes with low FPS performance... before my PC completely reboots.

It also does this with IL2 FB/Pacific Fighters.

I'm thinking the processor, motherboard, power supply, or one of my RAM sticks is going south.

...am putting my PC back in the shop again for a FULL diagnostic work-up Monday... Hopefully, it will narrow down to one of those elements... and I can replace it.

I may test the RAM myself today.

This stuff is wearing me out. Very disheartening. I may be down from 7 to 30 days depending on the expense.

...but I ain't quittin' 'til she's fixed!!! :stare:

My PC just doesn't realize how stubborn I am.

Unfortunately, for the duration... I won't be of much use here. Sorry guys.

There is a really cool word when you are skeet shooting.....PULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just a question....possibly your card overheating?

With all that OT you're getting, don't you have anything saved up to build a new PC?

It does not appear so. All temps are nominal and all fans working away.

LOL, you should see my crappy pay. A new PC is out of the question.

If you want good money in Texas... stay away from emergency services... especially EMS.

Put that with the sudden upturn in the cost of living...

Extra stuff like PC upkeep turn into a real challenge.

We are always short-handed though. I've already volunteered for some extra shifts... but it will be some time before I get to see the benefits for doing so. :shifty:

The main thing for me is just finding out what the real problem is... and then I can go to town on getting it taken care of.

Not knowing definitively what the problem is... is the worst part.

Normally you get a disk with your computer that will reformat the whole hard drive and sometimes it offers up repair. Repair should not erase your things. Attempt the repair if you have this option. Before I would go to the shop and if able, burn everything to disks that you want to save, attempt an entire reformat of the hard drive.

What do you think?

Here is another thought. Can you restore your system to the point before everything went south?

I could do that... but I prefer it to be done professionally...

First I want a full diagnostic. I may not have to reformat at all.

If I wasn't so tired... I'd list everything I've done to rule stuff out here... but I just got home from work. Gotta sleep.

I'll get it fixed. Its just gonna take some time.

Take as long as you need Kpt
More time for us to play with the files :rotfl:

Well if it comes to dollars and cents, list what has been done for help in the process of elimination. This place is loaded with computer freaks. Maybe save a buck or two.