Recent content by LeftyPD

Yes, that will do

Careful, that will erase everything on it

To update your .NET, go to Run (type "run" without the quotes in the search bar), enter, type appwiz.cpl, enter, then look at the top for "Turn Windows features On and Off" Click it, and make sure all the .NET stuff is checked solid. Expand the .NET, and check 'em all. I doubt you'll benefit...

You asked how would you know what other software is running, try the clean boot procedure I mentioned above, that will tell you if it's a software conflict, and probably stop the anti-cheat from running as well. If you have good results from it, then you can go back to msconfig and start...

It won't hurt to update the BIOS, but first try the default BIOS settings, if you haven't. Attempting to tweak the memory timings can cause crashy behavior. Same with the graphics card, don't overclock or boost it ,for the time being at least. You can try what's called a Clean Boot, which is...

When I first started reading this thread, I, too, had a knee-jerk "uh-oh, PSU" reaction. But then you mentioned your PSU is an 850. "X" or no "x", that's a pretty powerful unit. Also, changing out a PSU is kind of a PITA, so if it were a family member, I'd highly recommend investing $15 on a...