I got big troubles.....

[atomicbob]

Had to come to work to post this.

I'm not sure why, but my pc has started crashing to a bluescreen and freezing up. It also doesn't play any sound. I was listening to some music this morning, and when I exitted the programs, the header bar of one of the windows didn't close. It just stayed there, even when I went to desktop. So I rebooted. On restart I got a pop up saying it had detected new hardware and asked me to put the install disc in. Since I had nothing new, I couldn't. Another possible clue, when I click on the sound icon down by the clock to check my sound settings, it says something like, "cannot change device to the what you are requesting", or some crap."

Anyway, I need some help. And I can't play games until it's fixed.

Not sure how I'll get it with no PC though. This place is fixin to close for the weekend. :wallbash:

waaaaaa.......

[loopcycle]

here's what i would do:

1. back up and burn any files of any value to you.

2. download AVG free, get the latest update, and scan your entire computer for viruses. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

3. download adaware, get the latest update, and scan your entire machine. http://download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Get rid of everything these programs find.

What OS do you use?
Made any changes recently, before the problem started happening?

[atomicbob]

I use XP home. I don't recall anything new happening expect my daughert installed the Sims.

Can I do the things you mentioned in safe mode? It doesn't run for long.

[atomicbob]

here's what i would do:

1. back up and burn any files of any value to you.

2. download AVG free, get the latest update, and scan your entire computer for viruses. http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

3. download adaware, get the latest update, and scan your entire machine. http://download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Get rid of everything these programs find.

What OS do you use?
Made any changes recently, before the problem started happening?

Dude...I have tons of music. I can't burn it all. :yuck:

[deathcar]

Hmmm...
It might help if I knew what hardware you are using, especially the audio card.
Secondly, have you recently installed or changed ANYTHING on your operating system?
By blue screen error I am assuming you are talking about one of those Windows XP BSOD (Blue screens of death).
It would help if you posted the errors, but in the meantime I'll give you some things to try that might work. Assuming its the audio card causing the problem:

First thing I would do is if you can, uninstall the drivers and reinstall... if that doesn't work, pull the audio card out of the computer and boot, play around with the computer for awhile and see if it runs better. If so, it does probably have something to do with your audio card or drivers. Put the audio card back in the PC and load up the new drivers... NOTE: I would try to get a new driver while your doing this.

If that doesn't work, I would get into the windows recovering console and run a checkdisk. To do this, insert the windows cd, make sure the computer can boot from a CDROM. Let the cd load for awhile, When asked type R to get into the recovery console - looks like MS-DOS. at the command prompt type CHKDSK /p. This may or may not take a long time. After its done, type exit, pull the CD out and allow it to reboot.

[loopcycle]

yeah, pulling the audio card out to see how it runs is a great idea, IF the problem is with the audio card.

[Gruthar]

What does it say on the blue screen, assuming your PC doesn't reboot immediately after it pops up? If it is your sound card that's malfunctioning, there's a couple of things you can try:

Reinstall drivers. If that doesn't work, then

Go to Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager

Open the Sound, Video and Game Controllers list, find your sound card in the listing of devices, then right click and select 'disable.' If that doesn't work, try fully disabling it:

If your sound device is an onboard chip, go to your BIOS and disable it. (BIOSes vary, you have to hit a key when starting your PC. Then look for something like onboard devices or integrated audio, disable it when you find it.) If it's a stand-alone card, pull it out. If removing/disabling the sound device works, you probably need a new one.

[atomicbob]

Thanks for the tips guys. I seem to have it stabilized a little. Sound is working again. But, now my games won't initialize. I get this...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/atomicbob/error.jpg

This was with the Sims. CS won't start either.

[atomicbob]

System info

Processor
Model : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Speed : 2.39GHz
Performance Rating : PR2633 (estimated)
Type : Standard
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, ATC, 8-way set, 64 byte line size, 2 lines per sector

Mainboard
Bus(es) : X-Bus AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
MP Support : 1 CPU(s)
MP APIC : Yes
System BIOS : Dell Computer Corporation A03
System : Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 4600
Mainboard : Dell Computer Corp. 02Y832
Total Memory : 1.5GB DDR-SDRAM

Chipset 1
Model : Dell Computer Corp 82865G/PE/P, 82848P DRAM Controller / Host-Hub Interface
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 133MHz (532MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 1.5GB DDR-SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 166MHz (332MHz data rate)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : Plug and Play Monitor
Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT

Physical Storage Devices
Hard Disk : IC35L090AVV207-0 (75GB)
CD-ROM/DVD : HL-DT-ST CD-ROM GCR-8481B (CD 48X Rd)
CD-ROM/DVD : SONY CD-RW CRX216E (CD 66X Rd, 48X Wr)

Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 74GB (29GB, 38% Free Space) (NTFS)
CD-ROM/DVD (D:) : N/A
CD-ROM/DVD (E:) : N/A

Peripherals
Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 1 COM / 1 LPT
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7
USB Controller/Hub : Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub : OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse : Microsoft PS/2 Port Mouse (IntelliPoint)

MultiMedia Device(s)
Device : Creative Audigy Audio Processor (WDM)

Communication Device(s)
Device : Conexant SmartHSFi V92 56K DF PCI Modem

Printers and Faxes
Model : hp psc 2170 series
Model : Fax

Power Management
AC Line Status : On-Line

Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Home (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2)

Network Services
Adapter : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection


I downloaded the latest drivers from Nvidia and EVGA. Still nothing. What's a graphics adapter anyway? Isn't that the vid card?

:dunno:

[atomicbob]

Fixed it!! Yea!!

:hehehe:

[Bonez]

you installed the sims, that will screw any computer up. :jester:

[loopcycle]

what was the fix bob?

[Quagmire66]

my guess by the error he post would have to be ither he reinstalled direct x and /or the lasted drivers

[atomicbob]

After I got through the whole virus scan and adaware without crashing, it was a little more stable (Did I say that already?), but my games wouldn't play. (Oh yeah, I said this already). Anyway, I kept digging around and finally opened the graphics card control panel. The graphics accelerator slider was all the way to the bottom. As soon as I put it back at the max setting, everything was good.

What changed the setting in the first place is the mystery. I was almost ready to buy a new PC. Super upgraded of course. Got to have my games! :jester:

[LawyerNinja]

yeah that was what happend to me once but i just installed all my backup files again and it worked again u need to back up your System