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• blue screens of death every time I play video games with atikmdag.sys.

  As the title says, here's my current pc specs:

  OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

  Motherboard: Asus M2N - SLI DELUXE

  RAM: 3 GB Corsair DDR2

  Hard drive: 250 GB, SATA

  DVD player: Sony DVD + R 20 x

  Graphics card: Gecube Radeon HD 3850

  CPU: CPU AMD Athlon (TM) core 6400 +.
  And the report of core:

  Filename	Address to stack	From Address	To Address	Size	Time Stamp	Time String	Product Name	Description of the file	File Version	Company	Full Path
  atikmdag.sys	atikmdag.sys + fa0dc	fffff880'04889000	fffff880'052ef000	0x00a66000	0x4ebb3c7e	10/11/2011 02:52:46

  Hello

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  Installation and update of drivers under Windows 7 (updated drivers manually using the methods above
  It is preferable to ensure that the latest drivers from the manufacturer of system and device manufacturers are located)
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, this leaves ONE of Windows updates, but it will not install the drivers who will be generally
  be older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it)
  and then go look for new ones manually if you wish.

  Stop Windows 7 to automatically install device drivers
  http://helpdeskgeek.com/Windows-7/stop-Windows-7-from-automatically-installing-device-drivers/

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows 7 / Vista
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/

  Turn off Windows Update Device Driver search prompt in Windows 7 / Vista (for professionals,
  Ultimate and Enterprise)
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-tips/disable-Windows-Update-device-driver-search-prompt/

  ==========================================

  Tests of memory intercept all errors such as memory do not match (possible even for sticks
  seemingly identical) and when the faster memory is placed in system behind the slower memory.
  So it is best to Exchange also glue in and out to check for those, even if all the tests of memory do not respond
  a problem.

  To test the RAM here control - run 4 + hours or so.<-- best="">
  www.memtest.org

  For the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.

  Start - type in the search-> memory box - find top - click - right Memory Diagnostics tool
  RUN AS ADMIN follow the instructions

  Windows Vista: How to scan / test your RAM or memory with Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic
  Tool
  http://www.shivaranjan.com/2007/11/01/Windows-Vista-how-to-scan-test-your-RAM-or-memory-with-Windows-Vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/

  How to run the diagnostic tool memory in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/715-memory-diagnostics-tool.html

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

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• Every time I play a video game on my computer crashes. How to solve this problem or better to diagnose the problem?

  Every time I play a video game on my computer crashes. How to solve this problem or better to diagnose the problem? Sometimes when I play a video game in the steam.

  Windows 7

  64 bit

  HP e9300z

  Processor: AMD Athlon II processor 4 620 X 2.60 Ghz

  RAM: 4 GB

  Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220

  It does not give me an error message simply stops and restarts auto.

  When it reboots it just tells me that Windows has stopped unexpectedly.

  First - check that you have the latest drivers for your motherboard chipset, your video device, your audio device and your network devices.  The first place to look for those who are on the Web site for your computer model & specific brand:

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=4148392&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&lang=en&cc=us

  When you select your operating system (Windows 7 64-bit) I see that HP ony supplies those who they provided with the system originally.  It's practically worthless.

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&sw_lang=&product=4148392#n177

  Yes, where to from here?  I would say that you should at least install the latest video card driver - as more modern games can use those strongly...

  http://www.nvidia.com/object/Win7-WinVista-64bit-301.42-WHQL-driver.html

  Download and install it.  If possible, you still have the original driver installed - this is more recent than most 30 months.

  It's an AMD 785 G chipset card mother configuration, if their site is correct.  Looks like you can download and install latest drivers from AMD for this also:

  http://support.AMD.com/us/gpudownload/Windows/pages/raid_windows.aspx

  I'd say it's a good start.

  What else?  It could very well be a heat problem.  Since it is a desktop - I suggest she get everything, buy some canned air for cleaning electronices and opening of this case and blow off any dust.  It can be quite the accumulation.  After blowing out, make sure that all the components that look like they 'plug' firmly/well connected.  Carefully.  Then, put the cover on and connect.

  Make sure that there is enough air around the case - put a fan in front of him if you have to.

• computer crashes every time that we try to play Wizard 101

  We have 101 Assistant program on our computer.  The computer crashes every time that we try to play Wizard 101.  A message will come on indicating that the disk driver stops working normally.  Why?

  original title: Wizard 101

  You need help from them:
  https://www.wizard101.com/game/help

• I tried to add/remove stuff installed on the computer, and every time I try a "memory" box keeps popping up.

  Original title: Out of Memory Box

  I tried to add/remove stuff installed on the computer, and every time I try a "memory" box keeps popping up. What is the cause of this and how do I manage it?

  Hello S.M.R.TJakeman,

  In addition to the response of ramata, the link provided assistance by looking at how many programs you have running.  This could help solve, but if not please let us know what are the specifications of your computer.  Specifically the memory!

  Also, please let us know what anti-virus software you use and when you ran last analysis complete.  Did you run any malware/spyware removal software?

  "System Properties"

  Click on 'start '.

  Right click on "computer".

  Click 'properties '.

  Click on "Général" (XP).

  View the information on your screen. You are now redirected to the specifications of the complete system of your computer.  You can see the processor speed, processor type, system type, the amount of RAM installed and more. When you are finished, click the 'X' box to close the System Properties window.

  Microsoft Answers: The malware removal

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-security/malware-called-antivirus-Pro-has-taken-over-my/3cb4a36a-6134-448C-A134-151d03fbd968

  Please let us know status.

• I tried to install a game on my computer, but every time that happens at a certain point it says "file not found".

  I tried to install a game on my computer, but some time during the installation it says "Windows cannot find the file. "Make sure the file exsits and try again. I checked to see if it was compatilbe with my operating system and it has been. What should I do? The game is Lego Star Wars 2 the original trilogy. My computer is Windows Xp.

  Hi Jesusfreakmir123,
   
  -How you try to install the game? It is with the downloaded file or installation disc?
   
  If you try to install the game with the installation disc, copy the contents of the disc to the hard drive and then run the installation and check if the game is installed successfully.
   
  Keep me updated on the status of the issue.

• Satellite C660-184 freezes at random times while playing a game.

  Laptop freezes at random times while playing Football Manager 2011. The game is not graphics intensive and worked for about a month with no problems, just recently it started to freeze, and the only thing I can do is to turn off my laptop by the power button.

  I have a

  Satellite C660-184
  Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit authentic (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery)
  -Intel® Core i3 - 380 M processor
  SuperMulti DVD + r (Double Layer)
  -RAM (1066 MHZ) DDR3 4096 MB (2048 + 2048)
  -39.6 cm (15.6 ") TruBrite® HD (1366 x 768) high brightness display with LED back light with aspect ratio 16:9
  -Intel HD Graphics, display memory: 1 696 MB

  My graphics driver is up to date, said my last is 28/07/2010.

  I am at a loss to explain what is happening.

  Help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

  Hey Buddy,

  > The game is not graphics intensive and worked for about a month without any problems, has recently started to freeze
  This could mean that the laptop is overheating
  The reason for overheating is the dust that blocks the fan for laptop gets hotter

  I recommend to clean using a jet of compressed air to blow the dust from the cooling fans. You can do it without disassembling the computer so it is very easy and takes only 5 minutes.
  Just remove the battery and unplug the AC adapter before doing this.

  For example I clean my laptop every 4 months because a lot of dust is coming so it s worth it.

• Why my system freezes all the time I play a game?

  From: Xyptyk

   

  Hello group.

  A friend has recently set up my new system, using Windows Vista Home Premium OEM 64 bit OS about two weeks ago. The pieces of others of interest are: core 2 duo E6850 processor; 4 GB OF RAM; ASUS Maximus Formula MB; NVIDIA GForce 8800GT video card and I use the onboard sound of the mother board.

  My friend has built this system and installed the operating system. Now, the system will freeze for several different tasks. While downloading files from a driver update site, (NVIDIA) I clicked the menu start, the system froze. I play the games, LoTRO, Call of Duty, Crysis, Battlefield2 and 2142. Most of the time that these games freezes while I connect, at other times, they will just restart the system or very rarely they will crash back to the desktop.

  The latest drivers and the windows have been installed and reinstalled and downloaded from their respective sites. Still, I'm having this problem.  I spent the last two days, through the forums looking for problems and similar responses here. A lot of information is out there, unfortunately no solution to my problem.

  None of the antivirus programs are installed, the measures of security that come with Vista running. Oh, and Microsoft only supports their product chat, telephone or electronic mail unless I pay them.

  Any help would be appreciated

  Thank you

  Thom.

  From: Andy [YaYa]

  This is because you have installed the Windows OEM, the OEM versions are supported by people who sell OEM software. If you wanted the support of Microsoft, you bought the full retail version. Yes, you saved money on Vista, but now that you're on your own because the one that you bought the software from probably isn't a group of support for Windows Vista. Next time buy the COMMERCIAL version, unless the person you bought the

  Software OEM has support, in which case that it would be installed the software for you and you charged as appropriate, in which case you would have been better off buying at RETAIL!

  Another drawback of OEM is that if ever, you upgrade your PC hardware, Microsoft does not legally have to re - activate your software. OEM software is usually installed on a system, and the license applies only to the hardware/software.

  A retail license you can uninstall and reinstall on a new computer, if you wish, and you are always covered. Given OS MS usually last5-10 years, you'll have to buy another copy of Vista in 2-3 years, where a touch of detail will last the lifetime of the product.

  Not a lot of information to continue, but if 'your friend' knows anything on computer building (MCBS is, since he sells you an OEM operating system) while it should probably check all connections for you ensure that nothing is short-circuit (mobo touch the metal, not inserted correctly etc expansion cards)., run the PC Diagnostics on hardware , looks like there is some hardware fails on your system.

  Something is not installed correctly, something is damaged, bad RAM, CPU, not getting don't not properly cooled, videocard overheating/dying, OS does not correctly installed, the drivers works do not correctly, etc..

  At this point, your proposal is as good as mine. If I saw the system in action, I could probably find the problem. For you, I'll not charge $75 / hr.

  It is low cost.

  You can also try Geek Squad, take your system at any Best Buy, if it boots into Windows, they will check your operating system on free, but Advanced Diagnostics and repair runs $199 plus the cost of any material that needs to be replaced.

  Dude good luck. Next time buy retail hardware AND software (Microsoft does not want to blackmail, they run a business, there is a difference, but not much), OEM is intended for people who know what they are doing and can solve their own problems or don't mind paying get their problems fixed. In the long term, you lose more money than you save.

  -A.

  Another response of the community of Windows Vista discussion groups

• Satellite L850D-117 - display goes black every 10 Sek playing online games

  Hey, Im German so excuse my bad English.

  I have a Satellite L850D-117

  With this 2 grafik card trick.

  When I play designated games that the screen goes black as ever for 10 seconds and then every 5 seconds and then every 3 seconds it is not established when the screen goes black, sometimes never second and sometimes every minute... There's plack for like 1 sec

  I just instaled new display on the Site of Toshiba drivers, but it won't work...
  and I instaled drivers graphic AMD on Amd website

  No idea how to solve this problem?

  Its very frustrating when I play online games and I have this problem...

  Have you noticed that ONLY play games (browser games) online or have you noticed this also to the help of other programs and utilities?

  Have you tested different browsers like Chrome, Opera or Firefox?

• Why my computer keeps stopping when I play facebook game

  My computer uses the Ultimate version, and recently he maintains close itself when I play facebook games. No matter if I use Firefox or Google Chrome, it will stop after 10 minutes or so in the games. And I have to wait a few minutes before I can turn the computer back on. Please can someone help me with this problem. The computer seems to work on other pages, well, only facebook games give me the problem.

  Thank you very much.

  Serena

  Sounds like a hardware problem, could be one of the following:

  (1) if it is a new PC, you must call/contact manufacturing because it should covered by a service contract.

  (2) if it is a PC that you upgraded to Windows 7, then you should download device drivers for Windows 7 on your PC manufacturer's support web site. Also equally important to the driver for your graphics card.

  ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

  NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

  (3) if its an overheating problem, remove side trim and blow out the dust bunnies using a can of compressed air. This includes the heatsink and fan, power (evacuate nozzle with compressed air from the inside outwards) and dust from the motherboard and the case. Ensure that the card fan also. Note: Take the PC outside when you do!

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Need to insert the CD game every time to run the game

  I installed several games using Installshield.  Why some need the CD in the drive, while others do not?  On my old computer (~ 2002) running Windows XP, I don't have to insert the CD.  I do somehting wrong in the configuration and installation?  Games that acquires a CD for example - Atari Backyard Baseball, Microsoft Zoo Tycoon, EA games Harry Potter.  However Encore Hoyle card Games, Quicken, Adobe Photoshop Elements run fine just shortened clickingthe all.  I don't think I should have to insert the CD everytime I want to start the game and it should work the same as XP.  What I've done wrong?

  Hi hillx049,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  Some games require the CD to play because it is the requirement by the manufacturer and not Windows or operating systems that run them. The manufacturer of the respective game must be able to better answer this question.

  Concerning
  Varun j: MICROSOFT SUPPORT
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/answersfeedback/threads/ and tell us what you think

  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Need help to remove laptop computer MAGNIFER every time that startup is enabled

  I have a dell inspiron 1525 Vista OS.  Somehow a framework was haphazard and now MAGNIFYING GLASS appears opens each laptop time is started or restarted.  I went thru remove startup programs and disable Windows features.  But have had no success.

  Please notify

  http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_turn_off_magnifier_in_windows_vista

  Click on the windows at the bottom of the icon to the left of your screen. Go to the control panel. Then click on ease of access. Now click ease of access Center. Now, click on make the computer easier to see. Now, uncheck activate the narrator and/or turn on the Magnifier. To finish, click on apply.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• computer random crashing when I play my games of upper range

  Description
  Path of the Application of vulnerabilities: C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe

  Signature of the problem
  Problem event name: APPCRASH
  Application name: rundll32.exe
  Application version: 10.0.10240.16384
  Application timestamp: 559f39d6
  Fault Module name: RPCRT4.dll
  Fault Module Version: 10.0.10240.16412
  Timestamp of Module error: 55b99af3
  Exception code: c0000005
  Exception offset: 000000000002cb24
  OS version: 10.0.10240.2.0.0.768.101
  Locale ID: 1033
  Information additional 1: 579 b
  More information 2: 579b7987e710bb6e5e8de0ca87adbf7b
  Information additional 03:51 c 5
  Additional information 4: 51c5d2fbdab860664fbfe0811f81114f

  Additional information about the problem
  Bucket ID: 824cd2fea49af8812af95e4ee22ccaf0 (120339501756)

  Windows Reliability Monitor gave me this as to what happened, if it helps.

  Hi Aman,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  There could be several reasons for this cause and we can try the following methods and check the status.

  Method 1: Please refer to the article below and try the suggestions in it.

  The problems of the game performance

  Method 2: Put the computer in a clean boot state and check.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Place your system in the clean boot state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. You must follow the steps in the article mentioned below to perform a clean boot.

  How to perform a clean boot in Windows

  Note: see 'How do I reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting' to reset the computer starts normally after troubleshooting.

  Method 3: Update the graphics driver

  Step 1: Update the graphics driver from Device Manager

  Press Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc and click OK

  Expand the graphics card

  Right-click on the graphics card, and then click Update driver software

  Step 2: Look for the updates pending regarding the display driver and install

  Type Windows Update in the search to Start and click on it

  Click find updates

  Find updates related to the display/graphic driver and if there is, install it.

  Restart computer if/when prompted

  Step 3: Visit the computer manufacturer's support Web site and install the latest driver of screen for Windows 7 for the same model of the computer and check.

  Hope this information is useful. Please feel free to answer in the case where you are facing in the future other problems with Windows.

• Computer crashes every time I try to install a windows recommended an update, (KB972813) language packs

  Just installed Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - bit version. I have already installed all the updates without problem, but when I try to install one of the recommended update language packs my computer hangs during the update "facility" progress bar gets about 90% full. I never get an error screen, the computer just hangs, even the mouse becomes unresponsive. I waited for hours in the hope, it was just temporary, but I ended up having to reset the computer. He told me he could not update and restores the changes when it starts. This happens whenever I try to install a language pack.

  Hello

  I suggest that you follow the steps below and check if the problem persists.

  Step 1:

  a. click on Start

  b. open the Control Panel from the menu display by (up/right) select one of the views of the icon .

  c. click Troubleshooting. On the bottom of the screen, under system and security , select fix problems with the Windows Update troubleshooting tool . Follow the instructions.

  You can also check the information in the following article.

  Problems with installing updates
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/troubleshoot-problems-with-installing-updates

  Step 2:

  If that does not solve the problem, start your computer in a clean boot State and install the update to KB972813 . There could be a software program of third party in conflict with the update. Clean boot helps eliminate conflicts of third party software.

  Note: Follow step 7 to restart your computer after you install the update in a clean boot state as usual.
  

  Let us know the results.

  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

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• every time I play a video, say like on youtube, I get a double picture playing simultaneously separated by a green horizontal bar. How can I play just 1 image

  Help! 2 copies of any video playing simultaneously, such as YouTube videos, both within the area, or even screen separating by a green bar. I want to just 1 box/mode full-screen copyplaying

  Given that YouTube videos are displayed using Adobe Flash Player, probably a good place to start is to uninstall Flash Player, and then download and install the current version.

  Start by control panel > add or remove programs.  Remove the entries from the 'Active X' and the 'Plugin' related to Adobe Flash Player (Active X for Internet Explorer and the "Plugin" for Firefox and other browsers, such as Google Chrome, you can have one or two of them installed).

  Then use these directions: uninstall Adobe Flash Player: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html?promoid=DTEGO
   
  Now to install the current version: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/191/tn_19166.html#main_ManualInstaller if you use several browsers (IE and Firefox), you will need to install the ActiveX and Plugin.