The Sims2

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I can load my game and play for like 5 minutes then the computer clicks off.
I have had the game for quite some time and it worked fine for a few
months..when it first did this I called gateway for support. No help there,
so I took the computer to a computer shop, the guy tells me AOL has messed up
computer so I get rid of AOL, they "fix" the computer and all is working
well. Now 6 months later its stating all over again. I have a $2000.00
computer that has 98% space avalible, windowsXP. Why does this happen w/ the
sims2 game? Please help.
 
KelliLynn said:
I can load my game and play for like 5 minutes then the computer clicks
off.
I have had the game for quite some time and it worked fine for a few
months..when it first did this I called gateway for support. No help
there,
so I took the computer to a computer shop, the guy tells me AOL has messed
up
computer so I get rid of AOL, they "fix" the computer and all is working
well. Now 6 months later its stating all over again. I have a $2000.00
computer that has 98% space avalible, windowsXP. Why does this happen w/
the
sims2 game? Please help.
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Have you made any recent changes, installed any new software etc?

How exactly does it click off, does it reboot the machine, freeze up or exit
back to the desktop?

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Paul Smith said:
Have you made any recent changes, installed any new software etc?

How exactly does it click off, does it reboot the machine, freeze up or exit
back to the desktop?

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Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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The computer completely turns off...no desk top and no reboot..just off til I turn it back on. I havent installed any new software or any new anything. We use it for games and email. The Sims2 is the only installed game on my computer..This drives me nuts. As I said it happened before and now its starting all over again. I dont know what to do.
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Cari (MS-MVP) said:
Sounds to me like it's overheating.
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Thanks for the reply, but that doesnt explain how to fix it. Why would it only overheat on the Sims game and after only 5 minutes? I will take it to the computer shop.The computer is only 17 months old and barely used. Just frustrating.
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Sims 2 is a very graphics intensive game. If any fan has failed then it can
cause overheating.
 
Hi KelliLynn,

Here's a few troubleshooting steps to diagnose that issue:

1. 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

2. 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)

3. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

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Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
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|||| The computer completely turns off...no desk top and no reboot..just off
|||| til I turn it back on. I havent installed any new software or any new
|||| anything. We use it for games and email. The Sims2 is the only installed
|||| game on my computer..This drives me nuts. As I said it happened before
|||| and now its starting all over again. I dont know what to do.
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