Shoutbox

My computer is really pissing me off, recently it has started to automatically restart whenever i just start to play on a game, it has been doing this with any  game i play on...

does anyone know what could be causing it?

Thanx alot...

I'm guessing a BSOD that restarts itself. Could be DirectX or your graphics diver acting up.

Start by running c:\windows\system32\dxdalg.exe and run through the diagnostics.

couldnt find it...

just do a search for dxdalg.exe then

It's dxdiag.exe. Should work from Start > Run... > dxdiag > OK.
If not: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dxdiag.exe.

Thanx..

But what am i looking for exactly...

You have to disable the automatic restart to get the actual BSOD to be abled to read the error.

Press Winkey + Pause/Break, then go to the tab Advanced and press configure at the third button from the top.

There disable "Restart the computer automaticly"

Note: Actual names can be different don't have an english version.

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Now next time your computer gets BSOD'd you can see the actual error code, write it down (or remember it) and post it here or google for it.

Im not sure what you mean, winkey?

Is this in the actual diganostic window or what...?

i am so confused..

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Originally posted by Negro_Joe
Im not sure what you mean, winkey?

Is this in the actual diganostic window or what...?

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He means the windows key, the one you press to show the start menu, and you press the two keys when ever.

with winkey I meant Windows Key

But you can rightclick My computer and press properties, it does the same.


If you follow my steps next time your computer crashes it will give the BSOD screen and won't restart, then you can read the error message, and tell us, or google for more info.