Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by venusshines2000 on Sep 15, 08 12:59 PM
Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone has had their computer shut down playing any of the big fish games? I am playing the trial version of Mystery Chronicles..Murder Among Friends..and my computer has shut down 3 different times!...I have played other games from big fish too that have shut my computer down..Can anyone help me?
Thanks

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by mummypops on Sep 15, 08 1:06 PM
Hi welaome to the forum, I dont have any problems with BFG, the only probs I had like yours, was when I downloaded ST games, there were a nightmare, so I keep away from them now, but I am sure someone in the pond will be able to help and advise you

Edited on 10/20/2009 at 1:18:57 PM PST


 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by sillyfeet on Sep 15, 08 1:12 PM
I have never had this problem with either BF or the other site mentioned above, so I can't tell you what might be causing the problems. The only time I've had a game so called "crash" is if my antivirus or updates kicks on while I am playing, and then the game doesn't really crash...it just shoots to my task bar and I have to bring it back up again. Your best bet is to contact tech support and see if they can help you out. When you do so make sure you include your dxdiag file as this will help give them a picture of your system and narrow down the problem. Good luck to you.

Edited on 09/15/2008 at 1:14:04 PM PST


 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by mummypops on Sep 15, 08 1:15 PM
whoops should I not have said s*************p, sorry, I will go and hide in a corner.

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by cesse47 on Sep 15, 08 1:17 PM
venusshines2000, I'm guessing your bumping into a technical problem due to hardware. Perhaps a drive that needs updating, temp files / cache need cleaning, not enough available memory, etc.
...I suggest you go through the Help screens and follow their troubleshooting instructions.
...If you still have problems, run your dxdiag file and send it with an email to Tech Support.
...Good Luck

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by mummypops on Sep 15, 08 1:28 PM
peeking out of my corner, I told you someone would help you, don,t tell them where I am. shhhhhhhhh

 

Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by pet_crocodile76 on Oct 20, 09 11:33 AM
Mine does that, too...Well, actually MY computer crashed for good last time I downloaded a BF game on it and I am now on my husband's computer, which gets checked and emptied and virus-scanned meticulously and still it crashed when I downloaded a trial game and played for about half an hour....Getting really frustrated here and starting to think it's just not worth it anymore...

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by purplehaze72 on Oct 20, 09 11:38 AM
my laptop does that sometimes and it really doesn't matter where the game is from, it happens either when it gets to hot or because i don't have enough memory left to keep running the game, i usually have to go uninstall some of my finished games to stop my computer turning off in a middle of the game!

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by bfgCelebes on Oct 20, 09 1:26 PM
lol No need to hide, Mummypops, I went ahead and fixed that post for you..

Venus, crocodile and anyone else experiencing a full computer crash, this is usually indicative of a hardware problem. It's possible that when trying to play games, since they use up a lot of computer resources, your computer may either be running out of memory or certain hardware may be failing as a result.

We do have an article that you all might be interested in - it contains information about grabbing the most recent Windows updates, updating your video card drivers and DirectX to make sure that's all running smoothly. You can get to it by clicking here.

If you're still experiencing computer trouble, click on the "Contact Us" link on the left and let Customer Support know what problems you're facing - they may have more suggestions for you or more details for doing some computer maintenance that may help you out.

Cheers!

~~~bfgCelebes~ ~~~

Edited on 10/20/2009 at 1:27:32 PM PST


 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by 1_of_5 on Oct 20, 09 1:29 PM
bfgCelebes wrote:lol No need to hide, Mummypops, I went ahead and fixed that post for you..


~~~bfgCelebes~ ~~~


Whew! Good thing. lt's only been there since Sept of last year! Was beginning to think it'd never be fixed.

Edited on 10/20/2009 at 1:30:27 PM PST


 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by bfgCelebes on Oct 20, 09 1:32 PM
LOL

Alright, alright, you finslapped me... that's what I get for not looking at the dates!

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by purplehaze72 on Oct 20, 09 1:36 PM
roflmfo, i didn't notice either

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by 1_of_5 on Oct 20, 09 1:36 PM
Ok, that made my day!!! Wondered if you would see my post or if I would have to point it out to you.

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by 1_of_5 on Oct 20, 09 1:38 PM
purplehaze72 wrote:roflmfo, i didn't notice either



You were ok. The post right above yours is from today. It's just Celebes who was commenting on a post from last year. Although a few extra (old, out of date) names were mentioned as well.


Would say he or she but don't know any genders for the mods.

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by woodentot on Oct 20, 09 1:43 PM
Best laugh of the day, get the tin foil hats out again

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by 1_of_5 on Oct 20, 09 1:47 PM
Wasn't aliens. This was legitimately bumped up by pet_crocodile76.

 
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Re:Computer Shuts down

[Post New]by toast on Oct 20, 09 1:48 PM
a mod got punked?!? too funny...

 
 
 
 
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