Jedi Academy online crashing computer

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Good morning folks!

I've just had my computer crash 5 times after playing Jedi Acamdemy online
for only around 20 minutes. I've installed the latest patch... and that's all
I can think of. I'd love to fix this problem if I could, any help is more
than welcome!
Thanks for your time.

 

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Hi Wasabi,

"Wasabi" <Wasabi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EEAE8F05-AEEA-4914-BECA-E5AD6851C53D@microsoft.com...
> Good morning folks!
>
> I've just had my computer crash 5 times after playing Jedi Acamdemy online
> for only around 20 minutes. I've installed the latest patch... and that's all
> I can think of. I'd love to fix this problem if I could, any help is more
> than welcome!
> Thanks for your time.

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions!

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

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Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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