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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 30-06-2008 10:55
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When I am playing a game it crashes and shows me a blue screen with a description that it has to reboot to prevent any damage to the computer. When I reboot and got back in windows it searches automatically for a fix and stating that this problem has been adressed in service pack 1 (which I have installed). So my problem is not being solved then.
Sometimes I can play a few stages without a problem. It cannot be my hardware (Geforce 8800GTX latest drivers - Dual Core 2.4 @ 3.0), anyone got ideas?
Thanks
Edited by jjm_vds on 30-06-2008 10:56
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| stevedaytona |
Posted on 30-06-2008 16:32
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jjm_vds wrote:
When I am playing a game it crashes and shows me a blue screen with a description that it has to reboot to prevent any damage to the computer. When I reboot and got back in windows it searches automatically for a fix and stating that this problem has been adressed in service pack 1 (which I have installed). So my problem is not being solved then.
Sometimes I can play a few stages without a problem. It cannot be my hardware (Geforce 8800GTX latest drivers - Dual Core 2.4 @ 3.0), anyone got ideas?
Thanks
Maybe your Power supply is going bad? Just a guess as that happened to me a while back - kept getting blue screens and then suddenly the computer went down and there was no power. Got a new Power Supply and don't get any blue screens now. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 30-06-2008 17:14
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jjm_vds wrote:
When I am playing a game it crashes and shows me a blue screen with a description that it has to reboot to prevent any damage to the computer. When I reboot and got back in windows it searches automatically for a fix and stating that this problem has been adressed in service pack 1 (which I have installed). So my problem is not being solved then.
Sometimes I can play a few stages without a problem. It cannot be my hardware (Geforce 8800GTX latest drivers - Dual Core 2.4 @ 3.0), anyone got ideas?
Thanks
I don't know much about it, but from my personal experiences, these things happen when there's problems with your RAM. |
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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 30-06-2008 19:32
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Well I don't think it's the powersupply or a RAM issue. It must have to do something with PCM, because I haven't got any problems at all with other games or programs, only when I play PCM. |
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| stevedaytona |
Posted on 30-06-2008 19:53
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Just because it only happens with PCM doesn't mean it's the software at fault. Blue screens are usually caused by some sort of hardware problem - driver issue, power supply, components failing.
It may not be easy to find out exactly what the problem is. |
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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 30-06-2008 20:06
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I agree on you that in most cases it usually has to do something with the hardware, but I havent got any probs at all. And what I exactly meant is that PCM is the trigger for this effect. Have a hard feeling about this issue. |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 30-06-2008 23:09
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the answer could be quite simple.
do you have any method you check the warmth development inside your tower?
i once had constant bluescreens due to overheating. ( ventilator broke)
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 30-06-2008 23:24
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Yup I use coretemp. Both cores are between 38C and 40C.
Just used Orthos for a stress test. During that test it read around 60C/65C.
I got 3 fans working at medium rpm. I can change all three of them to a higher rpm for more cooling.
On a side note, I am not having problems due to overheating, which you point out, when I am playing 3 or 4 hours nonstop COD4. |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 30-06-2008 23:29
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how muc RAM have you got?
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 30-06-2008 23:40
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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 01-07-2008 13:41
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Just checked my email and the technical support from Focus has already answered with me with a possible solution. When I get back to home this evening I will try out PCM and let you guys know if it worked for me. |
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| jjm_vds |
Posted on 01-07-2008 22:15
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I got the following solutuin from Focus:
1. Open Computer.
2. Open (C: ) Local Disk.
3. Open Program Files or Programs folder.
4. Open Cyanide folder then Pro Cycling Manager - Season 2008 folder.
5. Right mouse click 'PCM.EXE' (PCM) application file and click Properties.
6. Click Compatibility tab.
7. Check Disable visual theme and Disable desktop composition.
8. Check Run this program as an administrator.
9. Right mouse click 'PCM-Protection.exe' (PCM-Protection) application file and click Properties.
10. Click Compatibility tab.
11. Check Run this program as an administrator.
12. Click OK button and run the game.
I followed their advice and played for 2,5 non-stop. Everything went fine with no crashes. I just wanted to do one more stage and when I was almost at the end of the stage it crashed again!!! Goddamn!
Here is the information of the bluescreen:
Stop 0x0000008E (0x80000004, 0x8247E380, 0x80690080, 0x00000000)
I just emailed support back, and will wait for their answer. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 02-07-2008 11:31
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Please keep us informed concerning the support's answers. I don't think anyone here have the solution, so we're awaiting the fix  |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 02-07-2008 12:13
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i say you have hardware issues
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| stevedaytona |
Posted on 02-07-2008 16:57
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It sounds like you are running Vista - so no wonder you have issues! |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 02-07-2008 17:24
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pcm 08 on vista works fine here 
don't even hae to administrator to run pcm
Edited by Stijn_vranken on 02-07-2008 17:24
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| stevedaytona |
Posted on 02-07-2008 18:14
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I wasn't trying to imply pcm couldn't run on Vista just that it was not surprising to me that someone could have hardware problems while running Vista!
(Personally, I will be sticking with XP for the forseeable future!!!) |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 02-07-2008 18:30
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idd Xp is far better for now
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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