Strange computer problem [help] - Page 2

shamrock_uk · 05-11-2006, 05:13 AM

That's the one, sorry, it's been a while since I've used it. You're looking out for little exclamation marks I think, hopefully at the same time as you notice the problem occurring. Investigate the three sub categories inside the event viewer.

[ 05-11-2006, 05:40 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

Xen · 05-11-2006, 11:07 AM

There are some errors in the "Application" section but those are connected to Messenger.

Nothing shows at the "Security" section.

In the "System" section there's one error from today but it's connected to Windows Update Agent. There are however many errors on 28.4.2006 and are connected to CD-ROM.

One more thing: when I start BG2 multiplayer my screen becomes very colorful for a second.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Should I try to re-install BG2?

shamrock_uk · 05-11-2006, 01:47 PM

Well, that's about as far as I find it possible to troubleshoot in Windows. Make sure you have any recently installed driver cd's handy and then (if you haven't already) try a system restore as Bungleau suggested.

If that doesn't work then try reinstalling BG2 I guess. System restore is quicker though so do it first

Arvon · 05-11-2006, 01:52 PM

Had the same problem on another computer of mine. Found out I was over driving the vidio card and didn't have the latest drivers.

Xen · 05-11-2006, 02:08 PM

Is system restore safe? I mean will I have to re-install some things or do I just click on system restore and wait for the magic to happen?

I'll try to update my drivers tough I don't think they are any for a GeForce 2 - MX 400.

shamrock_uk · 05-11-2006, 04:44 PM

Graphics driver.

Yeah, system restore is not a bad little feature. About the only downside is that it munches diskspace.

You may not have to reinstall anything - IIRC it automatically takes snapshots every few days so you should be able to roll back for a while with no real changes.

Definitely try the graphics driver first though.

Xen · 05-12-2006, 06:50 AM

During the installation I got an error and the program told me to stop the installation becuase I the drivers aren't compatible with something in my computer and that installing the drivers could cause serious problems.

So how do I use sytem restore then?

shamrock_uk · 05-12-2006, 08:48 AM

Start -> All programmes -> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Restore.

Good luck!

Xen · 05-14-2006, 04:08 PM

I have just re-installed BG2. I'll see what happens.

Xen · 05-15-2006, 09:29 AM

The problem is still here ...

05-11-2006, 01:52 PM	#14
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05-11-2006, 05:13 AM	#11
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	That's the one, sorry, it's been a while since I've used it. You're looking out for little exclamation marks I think, hopefully at the same time as you notice the problem occurring. Investigate the three sub categories inside the event viewer. [ 05-11-2006, 05:40 AM: Message edited by: shamrock_uk ]

05-11-2006, 11:07 AM	#12
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	There are some errors in the "Application" section but those are connected to Messenger. Nothing shows at the "Security" section. In the "System" section there's one error from today but it's connected to Windows Update Agent. There are however many errors on 28.4.2006 and are connected to CD-ROM. One more thing: when I start BG2 multiplayer my screen becomes very colorful for a second. Any ideas what could be wrong? Should I try to re-install BG2?

05-11-2006, 01:47 PM	#13
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	Well, that's about as far as I find it possible to troubleshoot in Windows. Make sure you have any recently installed driver cd's handy and then (if you haven't already) try a system restore as Bungleau suggested. If that doesn't work then try reinstalling BG2 I guess. System restore is quicker though so do it first

05-11-2006, 02:08 PM	#15
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	Is system restore safe? I mean will I have to re-install some things or do I just click on system restore and wait for the magic to happen? I'll try to update my drivers tough I don't think they are any for a GeForce 2 - MX 400.

05-11-2006, 04:44 PM	#16
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	Graphics driver. Yeah, system restore is not a bad little feature. About the only downside is that it munches diskspace. You may not have to reinstall anything - IIRC it automatically takes snapshots every few days so you should be able to roll back for a while with no real changes. Definitely try the graphics driver first though.

05-12-2006, 06:50 AM	#17
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	During the installation I got an error and the program told me to stop the installation becuase I the drivers aren't compatible with something in my computer and that installing the drivers could cause serious problems. So how do I use sytem restore then?

05-12-2006, 08:48 AM	#18
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 42 Posts: 3,092	Start -> All programmes -> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Restore. Good luck!

05-14-2006, 04:08 PM	#19
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	I have just re-installed BG2. I'll see what happens.

05-15-2006, 09:29 AM	#20
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 37 Posts: 8,554	The problem is still here ...

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