Non-stop crashfest!

LikeASir
LikeASir
in CrossFire Support
I am getting a little ticked off now.

The problem:
-Get on CF
-Computer crashes(No error message or anything, just black screen)
-Restart
-Not even a minute after it restarts, it crashes again
-2nd time it doesn't restart and the monitor just goes to sleep
-Have to hold down power button to turn off computer
-HAVE to wait a few minutes before I can restart or else the monitor goes back to sleep again
-Computer finally turns back on and starts working normal again

What I have tried:
-Scanned multiple times with Malwarebytes and Avast
-Added Z8games folder from program files into Avast Exceptions
-Upgraded Graphics card and Realtek Audio to the latest drivers


Extra Information:
-It only happens when I try and play CF
-I don't have any other programs running while playing CF
-I just recently downgraded from Vista to Windows XP Pro(FPS are way better now).
-Before, when I still had vista, I would often get a BSOD from XDVannn.sys(which google tells me is part of X-Trap). So MAYBE it's similar?
I don't get the BSOD, but it does crash a lot. The error message it would give me telling me it was from XDVannn.sys doesn't show up on XP since the computer crashes right after it restarts.


Questions:
What other drivers are essential and should I check to see if they are fully updated?
I haven't re-installed yet, I will try that soon, but first I want to know if it will help at all.







Screenshot of my processes running when this happens:

processesb.jpg


Ignore the chromes(I just had Google Chrome open when I took the SS, but always close it when I start CF)
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  • i5dK
    i5dK
    UM.. update every driver not just 2.
    And i suggest you completly delete it and then download a new version. Reinstall doesnt work many times but redownloading does
    Dont really know what else.
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  • one_9
    one_9
    Off-topic: was it necessary to break borders with the large picture? 800 X 600 (15 in.) is just fine. If you were covering up your desktop, you could have done a simple cut job in paint to only display the relevant image.

    On-topic: Have done a check of your processor's drivers? What are your computer specs?
    So just to clarify, you've always experienced a crash within both OS's?
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  • LikeASir
    LikeASir
    SynSmily wrote: »
    UM.. update every driver not just 2.
    And i suggest you completly delete it and then download a new version. Reinstall doesnt work many times but redownloading does
    Dont really know what else.

    I've never done mass updating before, so how would I go about doing that?
    [MOD]9 wrote: »
    Off-topic: was it necessary to break borders with the large picture? 800 X 600 (15 in.) is just fine. If you were covering up your desktop, you could have done a simple cut job in paint to only display the relevant image.

    On-topic: Have done a check of your processor's drivers? What are your computer specs?
    So just to clarify, you've always experienced a crash within both OS's?

    I had 800x600, but the processes were barely noticeable, had to bump it up.
    Yeah I should have re-sized.

    The crashes with vista didn't occur until a couple of months(or less) ago, and it was always due to XDVannn.sys. In Vista they weren't as common, but they were around once or twice a week(or so I remember, memory is a bit fuzzy on that), with XP they are 100% of the time I play CF.
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  • one_9
    one_9
    With mass-updating, the easiest way is with windows update.
    Next best thing I'd do is to look in each of the manufactuter's websites for new drivers.

    I know that intel and nVidia have tools that scan your system to do a customized search, I believe it would work best within IE.

    Also, waiting on your computer specs.
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  • LikeASir
    LikeASir
    [MOD]9 wrote: »
    With mass-updating, the easiest way is with windows update.
    Next best thing I'd do is to look in each of the manufactuter's websites for new drivers.

    I know that intel and nVidia have tools that scan your system to do a customized search, I believe it would work best within IE.

    Also, waiting on your computer specs.

    systemspecs.png
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  • LikeASir
    LikeASir
    Just went trough all my hardware in Computer>Manage, and it seems everything was up to date except monitors, which I doubt are the problem.
    Even used this: http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us No updates were available.
    So it seems I'm updated.
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  • one_9
    one_9
    Graphics card specs? (Found under Components, then Display)

    How old is your computer? Is it overheating when it crashes?

    Also:
    Minimum Requirement :
    CPU
    Pentium 4 - 1.5GHz
    MEMORY
    512mb
    VIDEO CARD
    GeForce 5600
    or equivalent class
    HARD DISK
    1.2GB
    SYSTEM
    Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
    DIRECT X
    9.0 C or later
    INTERNET CONNECTION
    Cable/DSL or better


    Seeing the picture of your physical memory, is it usually around 370ish MB for RAM to play around with?
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  • LikeASir
    LikeASir
    [MOD]9 wrote: »
    Graphics card specs? (Found under Components, then Display)

    How old is your computer? Is it overheating when it crashes?

    Also:
    Minimum Requirement :
    CPU
    Pentium 4 - 1.5GHz
    MEMORY
    512mb
    VIDEO CARD
    GeForce 5600
    or equivalent class
    HARD DISK
    1.2GB
    SYSTEM
    Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
    DIRECT X
    9.0 C or later
    INTERNET CONNECTION
    Cable/DSL or better


    Seeing the picture of your physical memory, is it usually around 370ish MB for RAM to play around with?

    This?:


    * Accelerator Information *

    Accelerator in Use:Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
    Video BIOS: 1295
    Current Graphics Mode:1440 by 900 True Color (60 Hz)



    PC is about 3-4 years old, not overheating.



    I haven't tested it thoroughly yet, but it seems to crash during the day more.
    Last night I was playing a few games crash free.

    The crashing usually happens around 3-5.
    Maybe it's just coincidence.
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  • i5dK
    i5dK
    SirDeity wrote: »
    This?:


    * Accelerator Information *

    Accelerator in Use:Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
    Video BIOS: 1295
    Current Graphics Mode:1440 by 900 True Color (60 Hz)



    PC is about 3-4 years old, not overheating.



    I haven't tested it thoroughly yet, but it seems to crash during the day more.
    Last night I was playing a few games crash free.

    The crashing usually happens around 3-5.
    Maybe it's just coincidence.

    have you tried redownloading?
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  • one_9
    one_9
    SirDeity wrote: »
    This?:


    * Accelerator Information *

    Accelerator in Use:Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
    Video BIOS: 1295
    Current Graphics Mode:1440 by 900 True Color (60 Hz)

    Just screenshot the screen like you did previously for the Summary screen.
    Here's the steps on how to get there:
    250pnde.png



    SirDeity wrote: »
    PC is about 3-4 years old, not overheating.

    I haven't tested it thoroughly yet, but it seems to crash during the day more.
    Last night I was playing a few games crash free.

    The crashing usually happens around 3-5.
    Maybe it's just coincidence.

    -.-
    Let's see your graphics :D
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