I play Anarchy Online, Guildwars and other games.
Have 2.4 GHz Pentium Dual Core
2 GB ram -(Yes compatible)
P4LD2 Deluxe Motherboard.
300+ GB Hard Drive (50% occupied)
Updated Windows XP with service pack,
(No viruses, no adware/spyware etc detected)
I have been having Freeze/Lockup problems with it and it is really buggin me.
Reinstalled already, updated, bios, drivers etc.
I am thinking that the games I use just hate running on dual core?
I already have tried changing affinity and such....
Guildwars- it really hates this game-
(launched it on one core, experimented with affinity, changed to full screen or windowed and was able to get it to a point where it doesnt freeze comp as often, but within around 1-2 hrs)
Anarchy online- only a little bit but it kinda gets annoying having a comp with dual core and not able to dual log.
Interestingly enough, the lockups dont seem to happen alot with other games.(free Asian MMORPGs)
I checked temperature too, max around 49c degrees.
HELP!
2007-05-18 19:22:49 · 4 answers · asked by bagsy84 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Games not pirated(guildwars was bought from store) Anarchy online is a free game, nor is windows-bought it from best buy.
Not spyware etc since it happens even when the stuff was reinstalled etc.
Happens mostly with Guildwars thus I stop playing it cause I cant even finish one mission before computer freezes.
Used to freeze every 5 minutes.
Cant CTRL ALT DELETE or anything.
Have to press reset button...
I also dont think its registry since its happened even after a full format/reinstall with all the updates etc...
Comp runs call of duty without any problems.
Elder Scrolls Oblivion , can run it for hours even at high settings.
2007-05-18 19:37:48 · update #1
If you have a pirated copy of these games it could be a Windows security feature trying to stop the game from playing. Check and make sure your software is valid
2007-05-18 19:25:49 · answer #1 · answered by princesssweetcaroline 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you try cleaning junk in the registry, temp files, disc check utility? Try RegSupreme and CCleaner. You may have a corrupt install file on the game disks, in which case you can send them in for a free replacement.
2007-05-19 02:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need tech support dude.
2007-05-19 02:24:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a software problem, not hardware.
2007-05-19 02:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pat M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋