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Dark_Sun · 2004-07-09, 20:18

Ok...some games on my computer just exit automatically....nothing else. It just turns black and exits. Help plz...like wats causing this or how i can fix it

Vulkar · 2004-07-09, 21:43

riiiiiiiiight... I think we'll need more specifics than what you've given to help.

Forse · 2004-07-09, 21:53

I had some similar issues before, here are some things u can try:

1. Make sure u use quality cracks >_<
2. Update chipset drivers
3. Update graphic card drivers, in case of NVIDIA u can try installing beta drivers from here
4. Reduce resolution
5. Update the game

In most cases it's graphic driver.

P.S. Also maybe u could specify what games exit and maybe a little more details

Dark_Sun · 2004-07-09, 22:37

um...the game is phantasy star online...im afraid somehow specifically naming pso will get me in trouble... so i just used some games...but it happens also with counterstrike.. With counter strike it works for like 20 minutes and closes...phantasy star online does 20 seconds into gameplay.

Forse · 2004-07-09, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Sun

um...the game is phantasy star online...im afraid somehow specifically naming pso will get me in trouble... so i just used some games...but it happens also with counterstrike.. With counter strike it works for like 20 minutes and closes...phantasy star online does 20 seconds into gameplay.

I had similar issue with NeverWinter Nights, it crashed after like 20-30min of game play. Turned out I needed to update drivers for me AC97 builtin sound chip.

Keitaro · 2004-07-09, 23:25

Hm...sounds like a overheating issue. Install MBM and check your cpu & system temps and find out your max temp for your processor here.

Overheating problems can cause lots of problems mostly computer reboots and lockups. Also, you might wan't to check to see if your PSU is putting out the correct voltages and is sufficient enough for your computer to operate smoothly.

project_00 · 2004-07-10, 02:03

it's most likely a driver problem. sometimes it could be because of an incompatible version of Windows, but that is unlikely (but happened to me once)

Jinto · 2004-07-10, 03:47

Sometimes the RAM (physical) and AGP setting (software) are also a possible source of errors, that cause a game to terminate.
You should try the games with AGP support shut off, if it works under this condition, then you can blame it to the northbridge(drivers) or the RAMs itself (if you use two different RAM bars (different manufacturer/modell) this can happen... even if the single RAM bar itself is ok... they just won't work together, thats all).

_Sin_ · 2004-07-10, 04:43

Here's the deal:

0. Close down every other unneeded program because this test will most likely kill your internet connection and will maybe make your PC freeze. Did I already say that whatever you do, it's your risk? ^_^
1. Install MBM (see Keitaro's link), let it run in the back ground so that you can see the CPU temperature in the tray.
Why: Important for steps 2 and 3
2. Download and install HotCPU Tester.
a) Test your CPU for about 25min with 100% CPU usage. Write down your CPU temperature (or at which temperature the system hang). Tell us about your CPU model, too
b) Test your RAM for about 30mins.
3. Test all the other computer parts with a Burn-in Test starting with the video card. Again for about 30 mins each part. (You'll have to configure the program to test only one part at a given time)
4. Post your results here
Burn-In test

Keitaro · 2004-07-11, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Sin_

Here's the deal:

0. Close down every other unneeded program because this test will most likely kill your internet connection and will maybe make your PC freeze. Did I already say that whatever you do, it's your risk? ^_^
1. Install MBM (see Keitaro's link), let it run in the back ground so that you can see the CPU temperature in the tray.
Why: Important for steps 2 and 3
2. Download and install HotCPU Tester.
a) Test your CPU for about 25min with 100% CPU usage. Write down your CPU temperature (or at which temperature the system hang). Tell us about your CPU model, too
b) Test your RAM for about 30mins.
3. Test all the other computer parts with a Burn-in Test starting with the video card. Again for about 30 mins each part. (You'll have to configure the program to test only one part at a given time)
4. Post your results here
Burn-In test

Warning: using burn in tests may cause permanent damage to your system hardware because the purpose of these tests is to stress your computer hardware components to its breaking point. Please be extremely careful when running these tests on your system.

Jinto · 2004-07-11, 02:25

He could test the RAM with Memtest86, I don't like the idea of a full system burn in (because if there is a problem with cooling, you can be almost sure to kill/damage some hardware). And how should he be carefull? At least you could give him some advice, when he should stop the test (at which temperature the CPU is in a critical state). No offend, but "be carefull" sounds like a weak excuse when he follows your advice and actually kills hardware components. I mean imagine you would not had your present knowledge, would you know how to be carefull? Ah well, but maybe I am wrong and you gave him this additional information via PM or something else, in this case forget what I said

_Sin_ · 2004-07-11, 05:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinto Lin

He could test the RAM with Memtest86, I don't like the idea of a full system burn in (because if there is a problem with cooling, you can be almost sure to kill/damage some hardware). And how should he be carefull? At least you could give him some advice, when he should stop the test (at which temperature the CPU is in a critical state). No offend, but "be carefull" sounds like a weak excuse when he follows your advice and actually kills hardware components. I mean imagine you would not had your present knowledge, would you know how to be carefull? Ah well, but maybe I am wrong and you gave him this additional information via PM or something else, in this case forget what I said

Well, I did not and honestly I can't because I do not even know his CPU model and the maximum temperature for each model. I do however know that 85°C is the critical temperature for my Athlon XP 2400+, so staying under ~75°C is good enough.

Actually I might add what I expected from this test: I expected his/her system crashing in about 3-5 min during the burn-in test so we could single out the broken hardware - if any. And the burn-in test deemed me ideal for singling hardware parts out.

PS: Everyone who asks for help and follows advices of strangers should know that he is doing it on his own risk. I, however, recommended him/her a method I deemed appropiate without any malicious motive. (This does not mean I couldn't have be more precise about the risks of the burn-in tests - because that's what I forgot.)

2004-07-09, 20:18	Link #1
Dark_Sun I LOVE YOU! Join Date: Jan 2004	Games Exit Automatically Ok...some games on my computer just exit automatically....nothing else. It just turns black and exits. Help plz...like wats causing this or how i can fix it

2004-07-09, 23:25	Link #6
Keitaro Kyuuketsuki Otaku Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somewhere in Hawaii	Hm...sounds like a overheating issue. Install MBM and check your cpu & system temps and find out your max temp for your processor here. Overheating problems can cause lots of problems mostly computer reboots and lockups. Also, you might wan't to check to see if your PSU is putting out the correct voltages and is sufficient enough for your computer to operate smoothly. __________________

2004-07-10, 03:47	Link #8
Jinto Asuki-tan Kairin ↓ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fürth (GER) Age: 43	Sometimes the RAM (physical) and AGP setting (software) are also a possible source of errors, that cause a game to terminate. You should try the games with AGP support shut off, if it works under this condition, then you can blame it to the northbridge(drivers) or the RAMs itself (if you use two different RAM bars (different manufacturer/modell) this can happen... even if the single RAM bar itself is ok... they just won't work together, thats all). __________________ Folding@Home, Team Animesuki

2004-07-11, 02:25	Link #11
Jinto Asuki-tan Kairin ↓ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fürth (GER) Age: 43	He could test the RAM with Memtest86, I don't like the idea of a full system burn in (because if there is a problem with cooling, you can be almost sure to kill/damage some hardware). And how should he be carefull? At least you could give him some advice, when he should stop the test (at which temperature the CPU is in a critical state). No offend, but "be carefull" sounds like a weak excuse when he follows your advice and actually kills hardware components. I mean imagine you would not had your present knowledge, would you know how to be carefull? Ah well, but maybe I am wrong and you gave him this additional information via PM or something else, in this case forget what I said __________________ Folding@Home, Team Animesuki

2004-07-09, 21:43	Link #2
Vulkar Lost in Time and Space Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Burlington, VT USA Age: 41	riiiiiiiiight... I think we'll need more specifics than what you've given to help.

2004-07-09, 21:53	Link #3
Forse r00t for life Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: /dev/null	I had some similar issues before, here are some things u can try: 1. Make sure u use quality cracks >_< 2. Update chipset drivers 3. Update graphic card drivers, in case of NVIDIA u can try installing beta drivers from here 4. Reduce resolution 5. Update the game In most cases it's graphic driver. P.S. Also maybe u could specify what games exit and maybe a little more details

2004-07-09, 22:37	Link #4
Dark_Sun I LOVE YOU! Join Date: Jan 2004	um...the game is phantasy star online...im afraid somehow specifically naming pso will get me in trouble... so i just used some games...but it happens also with counterstrike.. With counter strike it works for like 20 minutes and closes...phantasy star online does 20 seconds into gameplay.

2004-07-10, 02:03	Link #7
project_00 Member Join Date: May 2004	it's most likely a driver problem. sometimes it could be because of an incompatible version of Windows, but that is unlikely (but happened to me once)

2004-07-10, 04:43	Link #9
_Sin_ Member of the Year 2004! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: "And if thou doest not well, _Sin_ lieth at the door."- Genesis 4:7 Age: 39	Here's the deal: 0. Close down every other unneeded program because this test will most likely kill your internet connection and will maybe make your PC freeze. Did I already say that whatever you do, it's your risk? ^_^ 1. Install MBM (see Keitaro's link), let it run in the back ground so that you can see the CPU temperature in the tray. Why: Important for steps 2 and 3 2. Download and install HotCPU Tester. a) Test your CPU for about 25min with 100% CPU usage. Write down your CPU temperature (or at which temperature the system hang). Tell us about your CPU model, too b) Test your RAM for about 30mins. 3. Test all the other computer parts with a Burn-in Test starting with the video card. Again for about 30 mins each part. (You'll have to configure the program to test only one part at a given time) 4. Post your results here Burn-In test