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Post by Office Ninja on Dec 25, 2008 18:55:25 GMT -5
Come on Norfy. I wanna see pics!
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Post by Yvondith on Dec 25, 2008 20:09:02 GMT -5
I got some kitty earrings, a screwdriver set, and one of those glade scented oil candles... just little stuff, but I'm happy! I already got my bigger gifts earlier, WotLK, FFXI Collection 2008, and some monies.
Timmy got Guitar Hero for PS2, so he's been glued to that. If it'll shut him up, it's a good gift!
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Dec 26, 2008 15:17:34 GMT -5
I can't, Kik. I lost my camera. I was looking for it cause I wanted to shoiw my family the Vegas pics.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jan 11, 2009 5:25:48 GMT -5
Sometimes, but not all the time, my computer will restart on me without my permission. It has always happened while I was playing WoW, it just goes blank then restarts. I play WoW at max settings and when the game is on the computer's fan does get louder. So I am guessing that its shuting down cause its overheated? Any thoughts?
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Post by dejibo on Jan 11, 2009 9:52:57 GMT -5
I have been playing with DF and his family on the Wii, and his puter/laptop is pretty screwed up. He is gonna mail it to me to fix. Hopefully I can put him back on the boards. He really is a great kid, with a great family.
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Post by dejibo on Jan 11, 2009 9:56:28 GMT -5
Sometimes, but not all the time, my computer will restart on me without my permission. It has always happened while I was playing WoW, it just goes blank then restarts. I play WoW at max settings and when the game is on the computer's fan does get louder. So I am guessing that its shuting down cause its overheated? Any thoughts? Restarting WITHOUT permission or request IS A VIRUS/SPYWARE. Please down load Superanitspyware.com. yes, its a stupid name, but it does a VERY deep clean, and it picks up what others have missed. Its one of the staples I use. Then look at your ISP provider. Most include a FREE virus program. Do a deep scan, let it run. McAfee, or Nortons is included in so many. Hell, even AOL the FREE version of AOL includes a deep scanner for virus stuff. Then dowload a Copy of CCleaner.com it will clean up your broken links, and registry. READ the instructions. Those three things fix 90% of what people drag their computers to me for. Hope that helps.
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Post by masaia on Jan 11, 2009 11:52:08 GMT -5
Actually it's probably not spyware. It sounds like either the video driver is crashing (ask Caller all about THAT one) or the computer overheats to the point that it restarts. Both are possible if you're playing a graphics intensive game.
You have a tower right? Do you think the fans in the system are working correctly? I'm sure you've downloaded the latest drivers for your video card, but if you didn't, just google it up and find one. Try to stay on Nvidia or ATI's webites though. Other driver usually aren't legit, and the ones that are make you pay for their services anyway.
I'd check for spyware either way. Most people get it without even noticing anymore. Even myself >_>
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Post by Yvondith on Jan 11, 2009 15:40:39 GMT -5
Mine does the same thing on rare occasions. I think that Mas is right, it's your video driver, or something to that effect. Mine does it when I run the PSX emulator, it will just restart all of a sudden without telling me. It only does it when I'm doing something that is stressful of my video driver.
I used to be able to run WoW on the highest settings, until they introduced those really high quality shadows. Can't do it anymore.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jan 11, 2009 16:50:07 GMT -5
Yeah I seriously don't think it would be spyware or a virus. Like I said, it only happen when I'm playing WoW. Which is why I was guessing overheating or something. I will look into the drivers and stuff. Thanks for the advice.
WoW isn't super graphics intensive, it is an older game though. But Northrend is pushing the game to its limits so that is where I would put my money.
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Post by Office Ninja on Jan 11, 2009 21:23:43 GMT -5
If you think you are overheating, do this for one of your play sessions and see if it helps.
Simply open your case to the computer tower and point a fan inside where your video card is. Having the fan on low should be enough. IF this keeps it from shutting down, Ta da! Problem solved.
A virus typically doesnt want to turn off your system, it cant do damage that way. Most virus's (I can never figure out the plural for Virus) will keep your computer locked down so you cant shut it down without pulling the plug. THis allows it to do its dirty work, or send info out to whoever. Good things can happen.
Or if your like my dad you give the virus your credit card number. Oy... That was a mess. Turns out a new viris advertises itself as virus protection and will even pretend to scan and pick up real other virus's. Poor dad. Luckily we got to the credit card company in time.
Just a heads up, Virusremover2008 is not real LOL.
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Post by masaia on Jan 11, 2009 22:26:18 GMT -5
Virusremover 2008, Antivirusremover 2009, Spyshield, spywareremover 2009... I could list those on forever. One of my customers actually believed it and lost $250 to the subscription fee. Absolutely insane.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jan 11, 2009 22:55:47 GMT -5
Ooooh, that sucks. XD
I am using Norton 360. It came with my computer (30 day trial). As soon as I found out Norton was on my computer I was planning on getting rid of it ASAP cause I remember Nortoin back in the day and it was crap. But this version seems ok. I think I might like it. Any thoughts on it?
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Post by UltimateCloud on Jan 12, 2009 5:05:45 GMT -5
I can't stand Norton, even the new versions that are supposedly better. >.> Ditch that load of shit and pick up Nod32.
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Post by Norfy the Walrus on Jan 12, 2009 11:00:43 GMT -5
I'll probably just get Anti VIR as it is what I know. But I am still debating if I want to stick with Norton or not. We will see.
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Post by Office Ninja on Jan 12, 2009 20:59:44 GMT -5
Avg is free and very good. It also doesn't take over your system like norton.
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