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    Vista Freezing

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ledzepp11, May 11, 2009.

  1. ledzepp11

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    Hi. I'm running windows vista sp1 and after it runs for a few days, it eventually freezes and I get a screen looking like this.
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    Any ideas on why i freezes?
     
    ledzepp11, May 11, 2009
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    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    need system specs. also we need temps and reinstall your gpu.

    do you overclock you gpu at all?
     
    dondadah88, May 11, 2009
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    That is either a Graphics driver crash or your GPU Failing.
     
    X2P, May 11, 2009
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  4. ledzepp11

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    There's my specs. I'm not sure how to post temps and I don't overclock. To reinstall the gpu do I just need to update the driver?

    OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
    Version 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 Build 6001
    Other OS Description Not Available
    OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
    System Name MICHAELS-PC
    System Manufacturer TOSHIBA
    System Model Satellite A305
    System Type x64-based PC
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz, 2000 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
    Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
    Graphics ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3470
     
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    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    try 8.12 or 9.4 drivers and let us know what happens. if it doesnt work then maybe it is your gpu failing.

    use hwmoniter to see your temps.
     
    dondadah88, May 11, 2009
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    Huh. I searched the video card's website and I couldn't find one for my model. Do you know if it has another name?
     
    ledzepp11, May 11, 2009
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    pixelot, May 11, 2009
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  8. ledzepp11

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    The download links broken...
     
    ledzepp11, May 12, 2009
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    Hmmm... maybe try this?
     
    pixelot, May 13, 2009
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    OK. That link worked. Is there anyway to tell if it worked besides waiting?
     
    ledzepp11, May 13, 2009
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