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    Game freezes

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by DougxD, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. DougxD

    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently bought a pc game and everytime I play it it freezes after exactly 1 hour and I have to shut down my computer and start it back up. Can someone tell me what the problem is and how I can fix this??
     
    DougxD, Mar 27, 2008
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    More details please. Which game, your hardware configuration, any specific graphical anomalies, error messages etc.
     
    Harleyquin07, Mar 27, 2008
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  3. DougxD

    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok. Game was F.E.A.R., Vista Home Premium, 2.2GHZ core 2 duo,1400x900 screen display, 2gb ram, Nvidia 8600gt graphics card
     
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    Nothing wrong looking at the system specifications, is your system overheating? Do you see odd glitches in gameplay or artifacts on screen? Is your laptop fan working?
     
    Harleyquin07, Mar 27, 2008
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  5. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Windows & drivers up to date?
    Anything overclocked?
    Game is patched up to latest patch?
    Do you have AV running?
    Have you checked the Sierra FEAR forum for similar problem that might have a fix?
    As above heat may be an issue, check your temps.
     
    Thund3rball, Mar 27, 2008
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    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    No it's a brand new laptop. Is there some kind of problem with vista and nvidia?
     
    DougxD, Mar 27, 2008
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    Download latest drivers to begin with..
     
    flipfire, Mar 27, 2008
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    DougxD Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok I updated everything and it still freezes after an hour. In the bottom tray a yellow triangle comes up so I moved the mouse on it and it said "display driver nvlddmkm stopped working". So I play the game again and after exactly 1 hour it freezes again and same error message. Can anyone help me?
     
    DougxD, Mar 29, 2008
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    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Thund3rball, Mar 30, 2008
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