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121a · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 11:42 pm Post subject: FS and Windows keeps freezing

When playing a 3-D game (FS9) about 3-5 minutes into flight the game drops to a low frame rate, freezes with sound, and then total lock-up. I have reinstalled about 3 times. The third time worked then didn't. I do have addons. The funny thing was that it had worked before.

Specs
AMD 3000+ 1.8ghz
512 RAM
BFG 7800 gt oc
windows XP pro

could my settings be to high???

groundsquirrel · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:39 am Post subject: actually....

Actually, it sounds like a resources traffic jam. What else is running while you are playing FS? While you do have a respectable machine, it probably would gag on more than 25 processes, so check it out.

121a · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:53 am Post subject:

so if i had more memory i may not have this problem? I have 10+ more than 25 processes. I'll probably spend $88.50 on 1gb dual channel memory, meaning i'll have 1.5gb.

121a · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:34 am Post subject:

so could this fix it because i have 37 processes.

rd · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:12 am Post subject:

After FS9 crashes, do get a box asking to report an error. If so, fly again. When it crashes, what do you do EXACTLY. Turn it off ???, reset ??? Need to know, I might have an idea why, but need some info and help from you.

Ardie/rd

121a · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:29 pm Post subject:

I can't get to my desktop after fs9 freezes. So i just reset. I'll have to do a few expirements with were i fly within fs. Once it did not freeze in chicago but it froze in HI. Oh and now error box.

rd · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 1:37 pm Post subject:

The next time FS9 freezes/crashes on you, do this please.

Wait about a minute or two before doing anything. Then, hit , *CTRL + PAUSE/BREAK*. this will cut you out of FS9, and you WILL get an error box. DO NOT HIT RESET. When you get the error box, you find highlighted in blue *Details*. Click this, and see what the error is and let us know.

Ardie/rd

121a · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:

Will do when it happpens again.

richpress · Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Auckland New Zealand

I am experiencing the same problem. FS9 will freeze for no particular reason and requires resetting to correct. This happens despite closing all but essential running processes. Once reset I have no further problems with that session. I will try Ctrl + Pause/Break and report back with any error message.
It would be nice to get at the bottom of this.
Richard

121a · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:21 pm Post subject:

Okay just did it again

this is what the error said

Error Signature
AppName fs9.exe
Apper:9.10.40901
ModName:ntdll.dll
ModVer:5.1.2600.2189
Off set:00010f29

Following files will be included in this error report

c:\Documents and settings\ Ryan Cmunt\ Application Data\Microsoft\FS9\fs9.cfg.txt

c:\Documents and settings\ Ryan Cmunt\ Application Data\Microsoft\FS9\dxdiag

c:\Documents and settings\ Ryan Cmunt\ Application Data\Microsoft\FS9\scenery.cfg

Also i have 1GB of memory for now.

Exxman · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:46 pm Post subject:

Sorry to tell you this but it has nothing to do with your memory...but your video card. Try another driver, or run a diagnostic on DirectX by going START/RUN from the taskbar and type in 'dxdiag' in the menu box.

Exx

121a · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:

what do you mean by "using a different driver" and "run diagnostics on Direct X"

rd · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:34 am Post subject:

OK 121,

I got you to where we needed to be to help us. BUT!!! You have alot of problems as Exx pointed out. More than I have seen.

You can get updated drivers for your g-card from whoever made it. Just find ( google ) the manufacturers name and look for drivers for your card.

As for the DirectX thing, ask Exx how to get what you have now, and how to get the updatted one if need be. DUH, Exx already posted how to find what version you have.

But have to agree, it is somewhere, something to do with your graphics card or set-up

Ardie/rd

121a · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:39 am Post subject:

I just got a WINDOWS ERROR now.

NTAUTHORITY\SYSTEM

c:\windows\system32\services.exe

It then gave me only 1minute to write this stuff down so some things may not be spelled correctly.

I had my drivers updated, and have Direcet X 9 . Also you could call me Ryan.

Exxman · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:49 am Post subject:

That is a critical error...you got more problems than salmon at a fishing derby. Take it to a shop asap.

Exx