Games Keep Crashing

[Bennetto]

Hello all, I recently did an OEM install from Windows XP Pro 32bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, I now cant run Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Half-Life source, or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare but Portal does run. When I start a game I get either the main menu or a splash screen for a few seconds then my screen just goes black. I downloaded new drivers and tested a new power supply. Anybody with any ideas for this compatibility issue this is driving me CRAZY AHH!!
Thanks

Sys specs:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+~2.567ghz
Mungen 2 Cooler
2gb DDR2 800mhz
Raidmax 450w PSU
GA-MA790-UD4P mobo
Antec 900 case

 

[ubernoobie]

drop the raidmax

 

[Bennetto]

That is on my list of upgrades, but I have already replaced it temporary with a BFG Tech 550wat psu and still the same problem.

 

[The_Prophecy]

First, download MemTest86+ and make sure there is nothing wrong with your ram. In the meantime, can you post some of the error codes you are getting so we can better diagnose the problem?

 

[swifty_morgan]

It's W7. Google it. 10 times worse than Vista was when it came out.

 

[kamel5547]

http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/6353-cant-run-half-life-2-a.html

Check the last post, just wait a while and it should work. The long load time should also go away.

 

[The_Prophecy]

It's W7. Google it. 10 times worse than Vista was when it came out.

You realize that blindly blaming Windows only makes you look like an idiot, right? To say what you just said tells me (and I hope it tells everyone else on this forum) that you really don't know what you're doing. We don't even know what the error codes are, so no one can definitively say what the root cause of the OP's problem is yet. Please wait until you have all the info relating to a particular issue before you go off making wild accusations.

 

[swifty_morgan]

Hey Profit........ between you and me........ go scratch.

 

[The_Prophecy]

swifty, you can hate me for my last post all you want, but I get a little annoyed when people blame Windows without giving a reason or any evidence (sometimes also known as spreading FUD) as to why they feel that way. I admit, I could have worded my last post a little less aggressively, but with a reason such as "It's W7. Google it. 10 times worse than Vista was when it came out."... seriously, go scratch yourself.

Meanwhile, I am curious as to the results of those RAM tests if the OP took my advice...

 

[mi1ez]

You realize that blindly blaming Windows only makes you look like an idiot, right? To say what you just said tells me (and I hope it tells everyone else on this forum) that you really don't know what you're doing. We don't even know what the error codes are, so no one can definitively say what the root cause of the OP's problem is yet. Please wait until you have all the info relating to a particular issue before you go off making wild accusations.

+1

 

[Scotteq]

You realize that blindly blaming Windows only makes you look like an idiot, right? To say what you just said tells me (and I hope it tells everyone else on this forum) that you really don't know what you're doing. We don't even know what the error codes are, so no one can definitively say what the root cause of the OP's problem is yet. Please wait until you have all the info relating to a particular issue before you go off making wild accusations.

+1

 

[Bennetto]

First, download MemTest86+ and make sure there is nothing wrong with your ram. In the meantime, can you post some of the error codes you are getting so we can better diagnose the problem?

Mem test didnt have any problems, as for errors there are none the screen just goes black. I am thinking about reinstalling completely, if that doesnt work at least i have a shadow copy.

 

[swifty_morgan]

Also if this is all you have to say ( swifty_morgan)

It's W7. Google it. 10 times worse than Vista was when it came out.

Save us all the pain dont talk.[/quotemsg]

So, I assume you didn't google W7 and gaming problems.......... your loss.

 

[mindless728]

You realize that blindly blaming Windows only makes you look like an idiot, right? To say what you just said tells me (and I hope it tells everyone else on this forum) that you really don't know what you're doing. We don't even know what the error codes are, so no one can definitively say what the root cause of the OP's problem is yet. Please wait until you have all the info relating to a particular issue before you go off making wild accusations.

+1

 

[Bennetto]

swifty_morgan

I would like to apologize for what I said it was NOT for you I typed the wrong name in I am very sorry.

I guess that is what I get for biting back.

 

[The_Prophecy]

First, download MemTest86+ and make sure there is nothing wrong with your ram. In the meantime, can you post some of the error codes you are getting so we can better diagnose the problem?

Mem test didnt have any problems, as for errors there are none the screen just goes black. I am thinking about reinstalling completely, if that doesnt work at least i have a shadow copy.

Very strange... perhaps we are looking at a heat issue? There's a free utility from CPUID called HWMonitor - found at http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php. This should report all the temps you have sensors for in your system. Run the tool and then start playing a game. Play around for a few minutes or so and then minimize the game (if you only have one monitor). Pay close attention to the maximum reading for your video card. If that is getting too high, the card could be shutting itself off as a protective mechanism (but not necessarily cause a blue screen of death when doing so). Also may want to think about opening up the case and pulling the video card out (check the temps first though) and take a can of compressed air to the heatsink to remove any dust buildup. While you're at it, might want to do the whole computer if it has been awhile...

 

[Bennetto]

Very strange... perhaps we are looking at a heat issue? There's a free utility from CPUID called HWMonitor - found at http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php. This should report all the temps you have sensors for in your system. Run the tool and then start playing a game. Play around for a few minutes or so and then minimize the game (if you only have one monitor). Pay close attention to the maximum reading for your video card. If that is getting too high, the card could be shutting itself off as a protective mechanism (but not necessarily cause a blue screen of death when doing so). Also may want to think about opening up the case and pulling the video card out (check the temps first though) and take a can of compressed air to the heatsink to remove any dust buildup. While you're at it, might want to do the whole computer
if it has been awhile...

I have HWmoniter and all temps are good.

CPU Cores
■Core 0=30C
■Core 1=33C

GPU Core
■39C (40 is stock)

This is a recent upgraded rig so no dust lol.

My specs:
Gigabyte GA-MA790x-UD4P mobo
AMD Athlon 64 x2 4000+ ~2.57ghz
2gb DDR2 @667
Mungen 2 CPU Cooler
Raidmax 450w psu
Antec 900 case w/4fans

 

[The_Prophecy]

BIOS update time? Check your motherboard's BIOS download page at Gigabyte's website. Download and flash your BIOS to version F8 (NOT F9A) if you aren't already on that version.

If that doesn't help it, perhaps you should consider reinstalling Windows.

 

[xxnideoo]

Are you getting the error related to atidxx32.dll? I have been haveing game crashed after about 30 minutes. I have read that rolling back drivers to 9.5 fixes the problem. I do not want to do that but I guess I will if I want to play CoH. Can you fix this problem AMD?

 

[Bennetto]

Problem Solved YAY!!!

The problem was actually MY firewall, Comodo. I just closed out of Comodo and away it went. My next step is to figure out what is causing Comodo to do this or find a new and better firewall.

 

[The_Prophecy]

Wow... wouldn't have guessed that one. I'm using Comodo myself and haven't had any bluescreening problems. Glad to hear you found the cause.