Hi roofus,
Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.
Since you just added new hardware before the freezing began,
it seems most likely that your power supply isn't up to the job.
(See STEP 3 before anything else), otherwise ...
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
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Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Games Help and Support Center:
http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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roofus Wrote:
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| New ATI X800XT AGP 256MB card installed,with fresh drivers from ATI.
| I can install the games ,MOHAA& FIRST TO FIGHT.They lock up upon start.
| I have MICROSOFT 2OO4 flightsim, & MAFIA on the system before install
| of new graphics card,they run fine.Went to FIRST TO FIGHT site and
| installed there patch for Windows xp pro,no help there.
