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Thread ID: 67683 2006-04-03 07:37:00 Computer Keep crashing is it because of my crapworth graphics card Hashbrown (10110) Press F1
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443431 2006-04-04 00:49:00 The log looks fine to me.

Altho, I dont know why this entry is running from documents and settings.

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CueClub.exe] C:\DOCUME~1\HP_ADM~1\MYDOCU~1\Sam\DOWNLO~1\CUECLU~ 1.EXE /r

This entry is part of the HP software, but ticking the entry shouldnt hurt anything.

O3 - Toolbar: HP view - {B2847E28-5D7D-4DEB-8B67-05D28BCF79F5} - c:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\HPDTLK02.dll

I dont know what this belongs to.

O16 - DPF: {2042B57E-6336-459E-B7CE-2A0F6C9E6AF8} (IEPlayInterface Class) - file://F:\win\setup\iaieplay.dll

And these entries dont have to be in startup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UserFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -u

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background

I would also update Java (www.java.com)

BUT, yup if its still under warranty, I would take it back to where you brought it, and get them to fix it. 		Speedy Gonzales (78)
443432 2006-04-04 01:52:00 Thanks for the help.
I think my warranty is expired, but if I have any more problems I'll just have a specialist come down and take a look at it. 		Hashbrown (10110)
443433 2006-04-04 06:12:00 Wouldn't it be the power supply that's causing the problem? It could be that the power supply can't cope with the peripherals, and gets unstable voltages under load - thus crashing / freezing the system. This would probably seem more likely given that your crashes are occurring when the system is put under stress while playing games.

And I've even had experience of this - I recently upgraded my graphics card from a 64MB GeForce2 MX 400 to a 6600GT and noticed the same thing in the middle of games and even the OpenGL screensaver. Suffice to say I'm looking at upgrading my power supply from the 300W unit currently installed (while I've switched back to the old graphics card in the meantime).

So if you can, see what power your PSU delivers and try upgrading it to a more powerful one.

Hope this helps.
-D. McG 		D. McG (3023)
443434 2006-04-05 03:49:00 It could any number of things causing the system to crash, the only problem with computers made by the likes of HP is that they often use proprietary parts, and its often not a case of being able to plug in a off the shelf replacement part .

The memory could be faulty, so try a program like memtest, the video card or CPU could be overheating so have a physical examination of the case to check coolers and remove dust . Also try a program such as Everest or Sisoft Sandra to check temperatures . In all likelyhood the PSU should be capable of powering the PC (why would HP use an underpowered PSU? they know all the specs), but the PSU may be faulty and causing the problem .

Diagnosing problems such as this isnt an easy task for a novice user, especially in this situation where a lack of information is provided . The system has a dual core CPU so it surely cant be outside of warranty? Realistically the user is going to have to test each individual peice of hardware to ensure they arent faulty, thats assuming it isnt a software problem . 		Pete O'Neil (6584)
443435 2006-04-05 09:32:00 Bit old this thread but I'll comment anyway. Dual Core cpu's are a bit too new..They have problems with certain games and certain computers.When you start a game but before you actually get into the playing side of things Alt/Tab out of it and do a Ctrl/Alt/Del to bring up the Task Manager..Left click on the Task Manager tab. Under the Processes Tab Right click on the .exe of whatever your running game wise and click the menu option called "Affinity". The next window displays all the cores of your processor, you should see "CPU 0" & "CPU 1", and both will be selected. Uncheck ONE of the boxes and then click Ok. Give that a whirl and see if their's any effect. cjongreen (7128)
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