Full Screen Applications

[BulletProofPatriot]

As I'd assume you guessed from the topic title, whenever I seem to run full screen applications, I can play them, but at random times they'll freeze. It can be from 5 minutes in, to about an hour in.

 

It isn't much of a problem, but it annoys me when I'm playing San Andreas or whatever. I recently formatted my machine (Less than 24 hours ago, in fact) because I was ridden with spyware and the like. I used to have the freezing problem throughout this computer's life, which is probably 3 years now (Built by me and my Dad). Here is the specs:

 

OS: Windows XP Professional w/ Service Pack 2 w/ Advanced Security Updates.

 

Intel Celeron something, 1.99Ghz.

512MB RAM

120GB HD IDE

Radeon 9550 256MB

 

If you need more info than that, just say.

 

Cheers

[Dup]

Either something has some really sh*tty drivers, a conflict with anothr device on the PC or its overheating.

 

Unplug any device that needs a device driver and see if it works then. then add bits back as you go and see whats what.

 

Other wise, open up the case and let i breathe and see what happens then.

[Knightmare]

Is it always at a random time? I want to say drivers but if it's random I don't see how it could be. I'd try upgrading nonetheless, and try opening the case and keeping it cool as well, see if that helps.

[BulletProofPatriot]

Overheating can do this?

 

Yeah, I have a Factor Form Shuttle case, and it does get f*cking hot in there. I've been looking at more fans etc for quite a while now.

 

A while ago I took one side of the case off, but it still does the same thing. Yeah, it is random times.

 

I think I may get some CPU fans, but being a small case, its going to be fiddly.