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• My guard computer shut down unexpectedly when I play games.

  My guard computer shut down unexpectedly when I play games. Now it is not always the case, just sometimes. The other day I was playing Sims 3 all day, literally, with the graphics settings maxed out and had no problem. The next day, he would crash as soon as it finished loading, even with the graphics settings at the bottom. Today, it was working fine this morning and now it crashes again. I had the same problem on and off with other games as well, Halo 2, Kings Bounty, UT 3. Here is my system:

  OS - Vista Ultimate 32 bit
  Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2 .66GHz
  RAM - 4 x 1 GB PC6400 DDR2/800
  MB - MSI P7N SLI - FI
  HARD drive - 150 GB x 2 (Raid 0) Raptor 10 k RPM
  PSU - 1000 watts
  GPU - NVidia GeForce 9800GT 1 GB (x 2 in SLI)

  And the error I get from Event Viewer:

  Filter event with the query "SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA 'Win32_Processor' AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 99" could not be reactivated in namespace '//./root/CIMV2' because of error 0 x 80041003.» Events cannot be delivered through this filter until the problem is resolved.

  I got the error almost everyday since I got the computer, about 10 months ago, but it only blocks the computer if I play a game. I tried the 'fix' that removes the WMI event viewer 10 error, but everything done was make sure the error is not logged. I also tried another fix I found me delete the files in the repository, but that no longer works. I also run scans of complete system of virus/malware Spybot Search & Destroy and AVG 8 and verified the updated driver for my hardware. I also ran diagnostic tool memory. Who has good/clean/current. Can it be fixed or what I have to reinstall the OS?

  Hi JerHekSr,

  Thank you for using answers Forum.

  The first thing that comes to mind would be to check the motherboard manufacturer for an update of the firmware/BIOS.

  The error message mentions "loadpercentage > 99' which looks like you are running may at maximum load of the CPU while the game and that is the cause of the crash. You could try a clean boot to prevent the using CPU resources while you play to see if it makes a difference of strtup programs.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista 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. This article describes how to solve problems in Windows Vista by performing a clean boot. This article also describes how to start the Windows Installer service and how to reset the computer so that it starts as usual.

  Note When you perform a clean boot, you may temporarily lose some functionality. When you start the computer as usual, the function returns. However, you may receive the error message, or you can experience the original behavior.

  If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent you from following these steps. We recommend strongly that you do not use System Configuration utility to change startup options on the computer, unless a support engineer Microsoft directs you to do so. This can make the computer unusable.

  a. log in the computer using an account with administrator rights.

  b. click Start collapse this image enlarge this image, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box and press ENTER to start the System Configuration utility.

  The collapse of this image to this image if you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click continue .

  c. under the general tab, click Selective startup , and then clear the Load Startup items check box. (The box use the Boot file is not available.)

  d. on the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft services check box and then click on disable all .

  Note Following this step lets services Microsoft continue to run. These services include networking, Plug-and-Play, record of events, error reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you can permanently delete all restore points. Do not do this if you want to use to restore the system with the existing restore points.

  e. click OK , and then click restart .

  Step 2: Enable half the services

  a. follow steps 1a and 1B to start the System Configuration utility.

  b. click on the Services tab and then click to select the hide all Microsoft services check box.

  c. Click to select half of the check boxes in the Service list.

  d. click OK and then click restart .

  Step 3: Determine whether the problem returns

  If the problem persists, repeat steps 1 and 2. In step 2, click to clear half of the check boxes that you have initially enabled in the Service list.

  If the problem does not occur, repeat steps 1 and 2. In step 2, select only half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the Service list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.

  If only one service is selected in the list of services , and you the problem persists, the service selected the cause of the problem. Go to step 6. If no service is causing this problem, go to step 4.

  Step 4: Enable half of the startup items

  a. perform a clean boot by repeating step 1.

  b. click on the Startup tab and then click to select half of the check boxes in the startup item list.

  c. click OK , and then click restart .

  Step 5: Determine whether the problem returns

  If the problem persists, repeat steps 1 and 4. In step 4, click to clear half of the check boxes that you have originally selected in the startup item list.

  If the problem does not occur, repeat steps 1 and 4. In step 4, select only half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the startup item list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.

  If only one startup item is selected in the startup item list, and you still experience the problem, start selected in the list element is the service that is causing the problem. Go to step 6.

  If no startup item causes this problem, a Microsoft service most likely the cause of the problem. To determine which Microsoft service may be causing the problem, repeat step 1 and step 2 without selecting the hide all Microsoft services check box in each step.

  Step 6: Resolve the problem

  After you determine the startup item or the service that is causing the problem, contact the manufacturer of the program to determine if the problem can be solved. Or, run the System Configuration utility, and then click to clear the check box of the element of the problem.

  Step 7: Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  Click on start to reduce this image enlarge this image, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box and press ENTER.

  The collapse of this image to this image if you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click continue .

  On the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK .

  When you are prompted to restart the computer, click restart .

  I hope this helps. Chris
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Updates Windows 7 has won 13 59 while finalizing the upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista. I shut down the computer?

  Updates Windows 7 has won 13 59 while finalizing the upgrade to Windows 7 from Vista.  I shut down the computer?

  Yes. Close and restart, the updates will catch up.

• Just installed Windows 7. Windows udate watch 21 important security updates but they will install. I get the error code 80070539. Tried to install the updates but the shut down the computer, but the computer stops until they install.

  Just installed Windows 7. Windows udate watch 21 important security updates but they will install. I get the error code 80070539. Tried to install updates by shutting down the computer, but the computer stops until they install.

  Hello Tallydupp, welcome.

  Do you by chance have Google Desktop? Some users have reported interference problems in Winodws 7 while using an older version of Google Desktop.
  Try to uninstall it if it exists.

  Let us know what happens

  Thank you! Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• When I try to logoff, the screen starts to Flash as trying to load screen and then finally shuts down the computer.

  Original title: Windows 7 problem

  I will have questions all the time my office. When I try to shut down rather than get the loggin screen the screen starts flashing as trying to load screen and then finally shuts down the computer. I just bought the computer and it runs Windows 7. What could be the problem? Oh I forgot to mention that, after that I start the computer the configuration screen appears saying that windows did not close normally and if I want to start in safe mode.

  Hello

  Here are a few questions to better understand the issue:

  1 made only while off log?

  2. what happens when you restart?

  3 have you tried with different user accounts?

  4 you did changes to the computer before the show?

  Let us try the following and see if they help.

   

  Method 1: Check the event viewer for more details on this subject.

   

  Event Viewer is a tool that displays detailed information about important events on your computer.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-Event-Viewer

   

  Method 2: Run the following fix:

  There is a delay when you stop, restart or log off a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975777

   

  Method 3: Perform the clean boot and check

  It may be that a third-party application is causing this issue. Put the system at boot.

  To help resolve the error message, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 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.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Please note: After troubleshooting, be sure to start your computer in normal mode by following step 7.

   

  Method 4: I suggest you make a system full scan just to be sure.

  Here is a link that will give you information on how to perform a full scan of the system:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  , Note 1: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Note 2: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

   

   

• with MS XP, when I shut down the computer, try to download the same update again and again!

  and I don't know how to find the updated info?  Help!  It takes 5-10 minutes every time I have shut down the computer.  How to cancel this update which blocks my crt?

  Thank you!

  Julie

  Hi jjackbcop,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  I understand that you are facing the issue with windows updates offer several times over and over again.

  Method 1:

  I suggest you perform the clean boot and check.

  Place the computer in a clean boot state, then check if it helps. 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.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow these steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup of the link report section to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  After the clean boot used to resolve the problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  (a) click Start, run.

  (b) type msconfig and click OK.

  (c) the System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.

  (d) click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.

  (e) when you are prompted, click on restart to restart the computer.

  Method 2:

  I suggest you send the link and check (this also applies to windows XP).

  Windows Update or Microsoft Update repeatedly offers the same update

  https://support.Microsoft.com/kb/910339

• The 'Search' function on the start menu does not work. It seems to freeze and will not even close until I have shut down the computer. What can I do to correct this situation?

  I tried to use the "Search" function to locate a specific file.  The computer froze... not allow me to cancel when I realized that it wasn't working.  The only way I could get the closing of the window had to shut down the computer.

  Hi DyleAcker,
   
  -Search function work is no problem earlier?
   
  Run the troubleshooter from the link given below and if it helps to fix the problem:
  Fix Windows Search when it crashes or shows no results

• Is it possible to shut down the computer after the call to a draw on Chess Titans?

  Is it possible to shut down the computer after the call to a draw on Chess Titans? It does this to me almost everytime I have the King stuck, but when my King is stuck, I lose each time. WTH?

  original title: circulation of Chess Titans

  If its your turn and you can make any legal move either with any piece, but your King is not in check, it is then deadlock. Deadlock is considered a match draw in standard chess rules. For examples, see:

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalemate .

  If your King is in check and you can immediately do a legal process to get out then check it's checkmate. For the person who the King is in check, this counts as a loss. For examples, see:

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Checkmate .

  In the two scenarios above, can even vice versa (it may apply to your opponent too).

  If the above explains what you see in Chess Titans then the program is correctly following standard rules and it is not a bug in the program. If she does not explain what you see then please explain more precisely the scenario.

• After I shut down the computer, he re boots itself after 5-10 minutes.

  After I shut down the computer, he re boots itself after 5-10 minutes. Weird. I tried to change the settings. Can anyone suggest anything?

  Hello

  1. How did you shut down the computer?
  2. are - it stop with the power button on the computer?

  If so, this causes the computer in a standby / hibernation
  If you shut down properly by clicking on start > stop, then you must wait until the computer is shut down before you close the lid of the laptop.

• Menu start no longer displays options to shut down the computer, someone knows how to change that? The power options menu did not help.

  Menu start no longer displays options to shut down the computer, someone knows how to change that?   The power options menu did not help.

  When this happened to me, it was malware that didn't stop my computer, probably because she wanted to do something with it. I held the power button down until the computer is turned off manually, then I rebooted in safe mode - I run Vista - and ran some virus and malware programs until I found the beast and it crashed. You can also run a scan MS online at onecare.live.com, which was updated earlier this week. Moreover, I had not any data loss or permanent damage.

• How to tell the Scheduler to shut down the computer after completing the task in Windows 7

  I created a task using the Task Scheduler that runs on my computer at 23:58 on Saturday and then back up my PC to my external hard drive from Seagate. That works fine, but I'm not finding a way to have Task Scheduler shut down the computer when the task is completed. I encouraged four hours for the backup must be completed. When I am absent Sunday or more I come home to find the PC always on. I have reviewed the task scheduler management articles and see no way to reach my goal. What should I do? Thank you.

  zigzag42

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

  According to the description, I understand that you are facing problems using Task Scheduler.

  I suggest you to refer to the suggestions by Aziz N replied on July 14, 2010 and check if that helps.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/how-to-schedule-computer-to-shut-down-at-a-certain/800ed207-F630-480D-8c92-dff2313c193b

  Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other help with Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.

• Cannot shut down the computer properly

  * Original title: trouble

  Can someone help identify me the programs running on the computer? He informs me always force shut down the computer because some applications running behind. Since I could not know all the applications running on my taskbar... Y at - it an idea to browse all running applications so that I can all be closed before shut down us my computer?

  Hello

  1. What is the exact error message?

  2 has there been recent changes made on the computer before the show?

  Please try to update us with the results and the methods provided below.

  Method 1: Perform the clean boot and check

  It may be that a third-party application is causing this issue. Put the system at boot.

  To help resolve the error message, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 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.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Please note: After troubleshooting, be sure to start your computer in normal mode by following step 7.

  Method 2: Run the patch section and check if it helps.

  There is a delay when you stop, restart or log off a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/975777

   

  For more information, see the articles and check out them.

  Optimize Windows 7 for better performance

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/optimize-Windows-7-for-better-performance

  Important: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the disk hard when chkdsk attempts to repair this area if all available on which data can be lost.

  Ways to improve your computer's performance

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/ways-to-improve-your-computers-performance

  Turn off your computer properly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/turning-off-your-computer-properly

  Let us know if it helps!

• stop ID10T users of abandonment downloads by shutting down the computer or put it to sleep

  Key issue:
  Short of locking all users of the computer, is it possible to use my admin account to stop temporarily to other users of the computer is shut down, put to sleep or into hibernation mode? At least until that I get home from work?

  Explanation:

  Normally, all users should be able to put the computer into standby or turn off the console. I want that way normally. However, I share the computer with other people in the House and must work full time, leave the computer unattended during the day.

  For the last three days, I tried to download a LARGE file from a slow server an approximate time of 6 hours. Oh, to add insult to injury I can't the server let me resume a download. To allow the user to get on the computer while I'm at work and by downloading the file, I used Fast User Switching (name of the XP, in case it's called something different to 7) to put the computer on the Welcome screen, while my regular account download.

  For the past two days, despite myself, leaving a note saying: 'Do NOT stop the computer or put it to sleep', when I got home from work, the computer was off, and the download was incomplete. I got an explanation "you were always telling me to stop when I'm done, I did not forget at this time." Then today I started downloading two hours ago and was only asked "could I please verify my email address?", so I donnГ the computer. When she was done, she put the computer to sleep, which was just as bad as l ' turn off as much as to cancel the download.

  Short of locking all users of the computer, is it possible to use my admin account to stop temporarily to other users of the computer is shut down, put to sleep or into hibernation mode? At least until that I get home from work?

  Hello

  
  You need to be logged in as an administrator.
  
  Follow the steps mentioned below:
   
  (a) open the Start menu, type secpol.msc in the search line and press ENTER.
  (b) to expand local policies in the left pane, and then select user rights assignment.
  (c) in the right pane of the user rights assignment double-click Shut down the system
  (d) select (highlight) listed (s) or group (s) that you will not be allowed to turn off the computer more and then click Remove.
   
   
  NOTE 1: You can press on and hold down the CTRL key to select several listed users and group.
  Click on apply.
  Note 2: Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate have secpol and gpedit.

• I have windows xp SP3 installed and every time I have shut down the computer and think that his chest away he starts back up?

  I use an ACER Am1201-B1603A 4800 + AMD Anthlon x 2 #gig ddr ram 120 GB windows xp sp3 with all updates...

  Whenever the computer is shutdown with in a few minutes, it restarts.  This is a new installation like 3 days...

  Any help would be appreciated to grealty

  Hello

  Method 1

  Refer to the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

  Windows XP restarts when you try to shut down your computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/311806

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails then I suggest that you check to see if the problem persists in safe mode.

  A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

  Method 3

  If the previous step fails, then it is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you configure the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP 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.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. Click Start , and then click run.
  2. Type msconfig , and then click OK.
     The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.
  3. Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services , and then click OK.
  4. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

• After playing the game the Sims 2, impossible to shut down the computer, get black screen

  Hi all

  I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, and I recently installed the Sims 2 DVD Edition. The game itself works very well. He's not planting or lag or cause my computer is turned off. I can walk much and create characters; what I noticed is that some of the sound effects play, which is minimal.
  However, after playing the game and I'm going to shut my computer down, the screen just goes black and the computer stays on. The processor will run nothing will work. The computer just stays, but the screen remains black. He doesn't even go to the "shutting down" screen or anything. Straight black. I let it stay like that for 15 minutes just to see if maybe, it was just to take some time, but the computer still shuts.
  It normally stops if I do not play Sims 2.
  Original title: Sims 2 causing my computer does not shut down properly?
  I think I have Directx 11, because when I installed my graphics (ATI Raedon 7770) it updated automatically to that. I play other games like Skyrim here, which does not cause this weird close the thing. I installed the patch from EA Games for the game itself, as well.
  Help would be appreciated, because I'd really like to be able to play Sims 2! If one of the expansion packs resolves that it be so. Anything to solve this problem!
  Thank you.

  Hello

  According to the Windows Compatibility Center, the Sims 2 game is not compatible with Windows 7.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/details.aspx?type=software&p=the%20Sims%202&v=EA&UID=1&l=en&pf=0&PI=0&s=Sims%202&OS=32-bit

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to install the program in compatibility mode and check if the problem persists.

  Please visit the sites below:

  To uninstall a program:

  Uninstall or change a program

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  To install a program in compatibility mode:

  Make older programs in this version of Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

  If the problem persists, then I suggest you to contact the program provider for assistance with the issue more on the site:

  http://support.EA.com/

  Method 2: Clean boot

  When the computer starts to boot, programs non-Microsoft will not be started and would avoid any interruption of their share.

   

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135.

  Note: once you are done with the boot, follow step 7 article to set your computer to normal startup.