when playing games my com. freezes up i can't do anything with it not even log off?
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Could be bad video driver.  A bad video driver can lock up a computer so bad that you can only turn it off.  Uninstall the driver (good luck if you have an ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon!!!) and reinstall it.  MODEMs also can lock up the computer if faulty or incorrectly installed.  If you use high-speed internet and have a MODEM, disable the MODEM or remove it completely.
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Sounds like it over wrote a driver need by the system.. try uninstalling and then re install
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This could be a cooling issue, check your fans and dust out your system. I saw one system the other day that did this because of the massive amount of dust, even though the fans were still turning. \nAlso try starting the computer in safe mode and see if it works then or locks up without restarting. A bad XP install will cause this sort of action. Sometimes there is a bios option that tells the system to restart on error, you can turn this off to help diagnose the problem.
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You could have an issue with your graphics card or sound card if the game shuts down without warning.\n\nTo run some tests try this:\n\nClick on the Start Menu > Run\n\nType 'dxdiag' in the Run box (without the quotes) and then click OK.\n\nClick on the 'Display' tab at the top.\n\nThere are three tests to run\n\n* Test DirectDraw\n* Test Direct3D\n* Test AGP Texturing\n\nNow click on the sound tab, there is one test\n\n* Test DirectSound\n\nIf any of the above tests cause your computer restart then you should download the latest version of Direct X from the Microsoft web site here:\n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx\n\nAfter doing this repeat the above tests. If problems persist the the following:\n\nDownload the latest Windows Updates.\n\nIn Internet Explorer select Tools > Windows Update.\n\nFollow the onscreen instructions to download the latest updates for Windows.\n\nIf problems persist then you should then try the following:\n\nDownload the latest drivers for your graphics card and sound card. You will need to go the web site of your cards manufacturer. Click on the Support link and then download the latest drivers.\n\nReinstall the graphics/sound drivers first and then test the game again.\n\n\nHopefully one of the above with resolve your problem.
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Freezes and Crashes \n\nAll computer users must deal with the occasional aggravating freeze or crash. A freeze is a totally unresponsive computer. With a freeze, nothing responds, including the mouse. A crash occurs when a hard drive stops operating and the computer shuts down. Sometimes a crash causes a spontaneous reboot. These problems can be triggered by malfunctions such as resource conflicts, power glitches, hardware problems, software conflicts, and outdated or buggy drivers for various devices that are installed on the computer system. \n\nTroubleshooting Freezes and Crashes Checklist \n\nWhen a freeze or crash occurs, on a PC, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete. If a dialog box appears, select Task Manager and then End Task for the application that is not responding. (On a Macintosh, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Command + Esc to force quit the application that is not responding.) \nIf Ctrl+Alt+Del doesn't work, restart the computer. Use the reset button to do this, if the computer has one, or the power switch if it doesn't. \nIf the mouse responds when it is moved, minimize a window or select the application on the task bar. The computer is not frozen, it is not responding to the selected application. In this case either End Task on a PC or Force Quit on a Macintosh. \nIf the computer is frozen, restart the computer to see if that will solve the problem. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nPossible Causes and Fixes for Freezes and Crashes \n\nFreezes and crashes are generally caused by some sort of instability in the computer system. The following is a list of specific problems that can cause instability along with what to check when troubleshooting each. \n\nViruses can cause instability. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nConflicts can cause instability. \nCheck the Windows Device Manager to see if there are any yellow exclamation marks or red Xs beside the listings for device classifications. If there are, contact Tech Support. \nBuggy or damaged software applications can cause instability. \nIf the system is less stable when certain software programs are running, shut down those programs and see if the problem continues to occur. If the problems stop, chances are that those software programs are causing the problems. \nBuggy, outdated, or conflicting drivers can cause instability. \nCheck manufacturer web sites for updated device drivers for the various devices installed on the computer system, such as: printer drivers, modem drivers, video drivers, sound drivers, USB device drivers, etc. \nUpdate one driver at a time and see if the system stabilizes. If this doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem, so contact Tech Support. \nAC problems can cause instability. \nCheck to see if the computer system is plugged into an overloaded outlet. \nMake sure the computer system is plugged into a surge suppressor. \nThe installation of new devices can cause instability. \nThere are three typical symptoms that point to this problem: \nThe computer system fails to boot, freezes during a boot, or freezes during an operation for no apparent reason. \nThe system fails to recognize the newly installed device. \nOne or more software applications fail to function as expected after an upgrade. \nSome Tips for Dealing with Freezes and Crashes \n\nKeep track of the hardware and software that is added to a computer. The addition of new hardware and software can often cause problems to occur. \nResearch the compatibility of new hardware and software with the existing computer system before purchase and installation. \nThe older a PC, the more likely it is to crash. \nWhen a computer freezes or crashes, chances are that changes made after the last save and when the freeze or crash occurred will be lost.
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The first thing I would do is check for heat.  Make sure the processor is not overheating.  This causes computers to freeze.  Next, download an anti spyware program: (Avast! Home Edition is free and really works good and Spybot does a good job too.  (Google them up if you want to use it)  Install the program but do not run the scans yet.  Turn off your computer, unplug the ethernet cable (or whatever your internet connection is).  Turn on your computer and run it in safe mode (as soon as you turn on your computer, keep pressing F8).  Once in safe mode run your anti spyware utility.  \n\nSome spyware is really clever that when you uninstall or quartine the process, it adds more processes.  If you go to safe mode, majority of them will not start and gives you a better scan.  While your there, you can also do a defrag.  Defragging is good in safe mode because in normal mode, defrag utilities cannot defrag anything that is running.
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Have you done the regular maintenance stuff? Delete temp files (disc cleanup) and defrag? I would do that first. \nThen I would do another check by going to my computer, right click on C drive, click on tools, then check error checking check now. It won't do it until you restart. If that does not fix your computer then I would do the system restore.\n\nI would also run a spyware program to make sure you are not full of cookies.\n\nGood luck!
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Sounds like your processor is over heating...that will definitely shut down your computer.
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There should be a "Pause Break" button above your PageUp button.  On boot up you can hit that to freeze the screen.
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Well... only viruses are responsible for freezing up....i'm sure... you're having virus.... get avast! http://www.avast.com it's free.... install it... and it'll detect virus and delete it... and no slowing down... YEA SURE!
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Check for minimum and recommended system requirements for these games ... hardware as also software ... java issues or active x ... \nfind out if everything's in order
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u might not be logged in as administrator, or you don't have DirectX, your memory may be full, or the disc itself is corrupt
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XP W/ SP 2 IS ACTUALLY (man, that's annoying) quite stable.  With problems like that I'd try reinstalling Windows--this'll give you a fresh install and wipe out stuff running in the background.  If same thing happens with fresh install you probably have a hardware problem.
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This could be loose RAM.  It could be a bad processor.  It could be a loose Video card.   It could be incompatible RAM and Processor combination.   It could even be a bad motherboard.   \n\nTry different RAM.   If you have two RAM modules, try it with just one, then the other.  Try a different Video card.    Let's just hope that by swapping parts that you get it working.   First assume that there is only one problem, and swapping will do the trick.  \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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It could be as simple as bad drivers (audio, video or motherboard) or could be bad RAM as well, by my experience.  Is that a game that you're referring to?  I've assumed so.
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computer freezes or the mouse just doesn't move the pointer?\n\nIf you have a ball type mouse you can take out the ball and clean the wheels it rolls on.
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im not sure..\nbut it's happened to me before.\nthe freezing of the mouse may be due to adware/spyware so you might want to scan your system to rid of them.\nor.\nthe motherboard could be old/ and may be on its way to ruin.