Computer restarts or quits

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whenever i play Age Of Kings, my computer wither restarts
mid game, or it quits the game and sends me back to the
game room on the zone.
I have looked at other similar problems and have tried all
the steps recommended such as checking basics and that,
but nothing helps. someone on the zone said it may be
something ot do with my RAM or BIOS settings or
something?!?
Please help, this is ruining my online gaming experience.

 

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games.ageofkings (More info?)

Hi Paul,

This applies if you're using Windows XP..

Your system is most likely restarting as a result of a STOP error.

To stop this behavior go to Control Panel / System / Advanced /
Click the Startup and Recovery Settings button / Uncheck the box
labelled "Automatically restart" under the System Failure section.

To analyse the error, try the steps in: http://aumha.org/win5/kbestop.htm

If the error indicates a file name that begins with ati, or nv (nVidia)
the most likely solution would be to install the latest drivers using
the instructions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers

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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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"Paul Reed" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:117da01c441cd$d3d66200$a301280a@phx.gbl...
| whenever i play Age Of Kings, my computer wither restarts
| mid game, or it quits the game and sends me back to the
| game room on the zone.
| I have looked at other similar problems and have tried all
| the steps recommended such as checking basics and that,
| but nothing helps. someone on the zone said it may be
| something ot do with my RAM or BIOS settings or
| something?!?
| Please help, this is ruining my online gaming experience.

 

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games.ageofkings (More info?)

Jimmy,
I have already tried this, and it is still happening. I
have no idea why this is happening - PLEASE HELP ?!

 

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games.ageofkings (More info?)

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions!

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: ;gms]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:123f001c442aa$96bd04e0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
| Jimmy,
| I have already tried this, and it is still happening. I
| have no idea why this is happening - PLEASE HELP ?!