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How to: Ask for Tech Support & Rules

Please understand that the people helping you are doing this in their spare time and you should make it as easy as possible on them. Before you even make a thread, you should have already tried a couple things on your own. Asking for help every time...

6th September 2011
by Shadaez Go to last post
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Computer freezes randomly

Hey guys, this is an issue I've been having that started about several days ago. Sometimes my computer randomly freezes when using an application, MOSTLY when using any internet browser, and slowly other running programs begin to freeze as well. It...

22 Minutes Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
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GTA IV doesn't start up.

I downloaded GTA IV, but it keeps crashing as soon as I finish with Social Club shit, I press Play (offline) and then the green square around my avatar goes green, and then blue. I have no idea what to do, I've verified it, defragged and still no...

23 Minutes Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
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Logitech Gaming Software randomly changes volume for applications while in Steam Call

I just built a new computer yesterday, and it would seem that the new update for Logitech's Gaming Software is causing the volume for applications to randomly turn up/down while I'm in a Steam call. I'm using a Logitech G35 headset, and I'm using the...

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25 Minutes Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
1 74
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Bioshock Infinite Crashes This thread has images

Hey Facepunch. I've been having problems running Bioshock Infinite for months. The game will run fine at around 30 FPS, but after anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes, the game will freeze, and then crash to desktop. I've tried doing a clean reinstall of my...

30 Minutes Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
2 65
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Memory Error? / PC Crash While playing Arma 2: DayZ Mod

So my computer crashes as said when playing DayZ. It seemingly happens at random times. I think this may be a memory error since it affects the entire computer. (As DayZ crashes only a horrible static can be heard from the game and all the textures flash,...

31 Minutes Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
5 92
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Internet Problems This thread has images

So I've gotten a new router maybe a month ago. Its been working pretty good. It's a combination of the router and modem in one. It hardly ever crashes the internet, but when it does, it's usually the company's fault, or a power outage. Last night, I...

2 Hours Ago
by HZ Yasmoni Go to last post
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PC randomly freezes then unfreezes.

Hey, weird shit going on with my computer. Specs: 8 GB ram, GTX560, G860 3.0 Ghz, Windows 7. Usually when I listen music this shit happens, out of sudden everything freezes and like 0.2 second bit of song keeps replaying which sounds like buzzing...

5 Hours Ago
by EdAndrew Go to last post
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Computers
 

BSOD dump files do not appear This thread has images

G'day. Recently my computer started crashing in bizarre ways which are connected with - that's right - BSOD of whole computer. The multitude of crashes are, for some odd reason, random. Every time there's a different code, which nails into a...

10 Hours Ago
by Dark RaveN Go to last post
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Windows Server 2008 R2 - Previlage Issues - Can't uncheck read only

i got windows 2008 r2 on my server. Suddenly realized that, ALL the folders are Read-Only even new created ones. i tried to change attribute by cmd's "attrib" command, and GUI and didn't succeed. Can you guys please help?

12 Hours Ago
by FrankPetrov Go to last post
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games
 

How do I wipe all files for CS:S?

I can uninstall the game and delete any files in the steamapps folder, but whenever I reinstall the game, all my settings like keybinds, crosshair changes, even my spray are still there and haven't been wiped to default. I don't have Steam Cloud...

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14 Hours Ago
by N00dl3 Go to last post
2 103
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solved Being redirected to Danish Steam on Google Chrome

I've been using Steam on my browser for a while and it suddenly started redirecting to Danish Steam, since Google Translate doesn't translate everything when it notices your Google Chrome language doesn't match the website's language I have to manually...

14 Hours Ago
by N00dl3 Go to last post
5 158
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Is my Motherboard failing? This thread has images

I was just on my computer, listening to music on YouTube and also on Facebook then suddenly everything froze and made a strange noise, so i had to press the restart button on my computer. here is the error i got in event viewer. What should i do?

20 Hours Ago
by robotman5 Go to last post
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Wireless hardware block active without having a hardware block

Both linux and windows are reporting that my wireless communications is turned off, however my laptop doesnt seem to have any switch to activate/deactivate this, it does have the function button but this I know is set to enable wireless. Anyone know what...

21 Hours Ago
by GiGaBiTe Go to last post
8 111
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Odd crash. Help wanted! This thread has images

I've been experiencing a pretty odd error/crash with my PC lately where any game or 3d program (even Blender...) I use will end up crashing at random times. Once the program or game crashes none of my programs work anymore until I put the PC into sleep...

1 Day Ago
by HTS CONNER Go to last post
27 358
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New PC - PC and Monitor are getting power, Monitor says no signal

The title sums most of it up. My new PC and new monitor are getting power - But with one small problem. The monitor keeps saying "No signal". We have changed the monitor to my old one, and used both types of cable (I forget the name), One that came...

1 Day Ago
by little.sparrow Go to last post
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Graphics Tearing/Bug Ingame and out of games (NEW PC) This thread has images

I recently bought a new computer and after a few days of setup and then jumping into games such as Arma 3 and Company of Heroes 2 I noticed similar graphical issues in both games. Parts of my screen would be stuck with boxes that pop in and out of the...

1 Day Ago
by cdlink14 Go to last post
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solved Temperature problems This thread has images

I have this problem since 2 weeks. The core temps. seems to differ a lot. I cant really explain it to myself. Also the PC is crashing after 9 - 10 hours 100% load. I dont know if its bad or not that is why im asking you guys Its and Athlon 64 X2...

1 Day Ago
by GiGaBiTe Go to last post
2 72
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Heat Detector issues (laptop)

So a while ago I made this thread about my laptop turning off. I have now found that as soon as the laptop heat sensors reach 90c the laptop immediatly turns itself off, The problem is that it isn't anywhere near 90c when it does this. I found that...

1 Day Ago
by GiGaBiTe Go to last post
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller won't connect to Wireless Receiver.

Close thread please, turns out it's some shitty knock-off version pretending to be genuine. The spelling errors on the back kinda give it away.

1 Day Ago
by Jack Bryce Go to last post
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Buzzing Noise This thread has images

Ok, so today I was playing Garry's Mod till someone have spammed tons of snazzy ropes and then my problems have started. First, my G930 headset started making noise and kept disconnecting, it would have done the same thing before if I have moved to the...

1 Day Ago
by GiGaBiTe Go to last post
1 103
games
 

[Java] Could not create the virtual machine - anything Java related but mainly Minecraft

Hello facepunch - I have recently got my new PC working and today my power supply came in the post (After nearly a month. DO NOT order from WAE+). Anyway I thought I would start with Minecraft while all my Steam games downloaded (SinglePlayer...

1 Day Ago
by Mega1mpact Go to last post
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Can I turn off my laptops start-up sound?

I couldn't find an answer to this on Google. Everytime I turn my laptop on it makes a really loud mechanical sound, it can actually wake people up in my house. It's not like a pleasant windows start-up jingle, it actually sounds like the hardware itself...

1 Day Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
7 101
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Recording gameplay to another pc

Hi. I have 2 pcs. I want 1. to play game and 2. to record it and I want in HD. Is there a way to make it. I know i can make it with capture card. But it is too expensive and I'm not sure that if it is realy HD. Thanks.

1 Day Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
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solved Hard drive broken (?)

So, few days ago I launched my computer, instead of the normal launching sounds it starts making weird sounds, repeating and clicking. The launching is slow, but somehow I manage to launch it, only my wallpaper is on the screen and mouse isn't working. I...

2 Days Ago
by Joppari Go to last post
3 155
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Google Chrome suddenly freezing and menu items stay rendered after they're closed. This thread has images

I didn't have any problem with Chrome before on this computer, but now all of the sudden, it freezes completely after only having it open for a little bit. And right when this started happening, another problem appeared. Every time I click an option in...

2 Days Ago
by Mega1mpact Go to last post
1 88
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Need help with something that isn't working properly in my computer.

Hello guys, I was playing a game of War Thunder today when from out of nothing my PC fell out, the LED's of my case were still on though, not sure if they were on because of the tiny amount of power they still had or because they still got power. When I...

2 Days Ago
by Mega1mpact Go to last post
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DVD Drive Not Recognized? (Code 19)

Yo. So recently I was fiddling about in Device Manager when I noticed my DVD drive (TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-224BB) had an exclamation point next to it in the manager. It turns out I have the Code 19 error: "Windows cannot start this hardware device because...

2 Days Ago
by GiGaBiTe Go to last post
8 121
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Windows 7 Mass Storage Devices not working.

Hello, here are the symptoms of my problem if you can help me: The Mass Storage Device I'm having problems with is one given to me in college, I have two of the same type (I couldn't tell you it's model or anything there's no branding apart from the...

2 Days Ago
by EdAndrew Go to last post
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GMod on close, attempting to connect to a server

So I was playing GMod and when I came to close the game it did so however Malware detected and blocked the following: 2013/06/15 10:01:30 +0100 <output omitted> IP-BLOCK 66.150.164.7 (Type: outgoing, Port: 64414, Process: hl2.exe) 2013/06/15...

2 Days Ago
by HZ Yasmoni Go to last post
4 127
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MacBook Pro charging?!

I have recently acquired a brand new MacBook Pro, straight from the apple store. Because I am a man I dont read manuals and have disposed of it without even thinking. I work in an office environment and use my MacBook for most of the day. It is under...

2 Days Ago
by djjkxbox360 Go to last post
9 138
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Windows 7 refusing to bring up wireless network list

So turned my computer on yesterday and it is refusing to bring up wireless network list to select a network, meaning i had to assign my pc to my network manually, Problem with this is that the pc takes a bit more time to connect to the network which is a...

3 Days Ago
by Davehkiin Go to last post
3 110
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Windows 8 boot help ASAP

Okay people, i have HP ProBook 4535s laptop and 4 HDD partitions, 50 gb one with Windows 8 installed, 30 gb one with nothing, 100 mb one for windows and ~500 gb one for other stuff I had openSUSE installed on the 30gb one but i formatted it (don't...

3 Days Ago
by cartman300 Go to last post
2 83
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Can folder just dissapear from recycle bin?

Hey, so 1 really important folder dissapeared from recycling bin (I know if it's important it shouldn't even be there) but it became important after it was gone, I've been moving this folder to bin and out because I wasn't decisive if i still need that...

3 Days Ago
by Merijnwitje Go to last post
5 102
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Tablet issue - doesn't move when hovering pen over surface unless button is pressed

Not sure how to describe it so briefly in the title, but basically the pen works, but it doesn't move unless you actually press it lightly against the surface of the tablet itself. Normally tablets would allow you to hover the pen over the surface and the...

3 Days Ago
by croxeldyffic Go to last post
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Xbox 360 Connectivity Problems This thread has images

I've been having a really annoying problem with my 360 and it's connectivity. Whenever I turn it on, it gives me a one-bar (low) signal on my router in Network Settings. I have to disconnect from the router, reenter the password, and connect again. All of...

5 Days Ago
by Psychedelic- Go to last post
5 112
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Monitor no signal (Haswell/Z87 issue)

So, just after having a recent computer crash, I went ahead and purchased the following: Haswell i5 4670k Asus Z87 pro Samsung 840 120gb Corsair Vengeance ram 8gb The pc works fine, all fans, lights, etc are functioning properly. But I keep...

5 Days Ago
by Killervalon Go to last post
10 161
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Need help in port forwarding for hosting a Minecraft server? This thread has images

I want to host a server for me and my friend, and I've been trying to follow this guide, but I've hit a roadblock and have no idea what to do now. I've set up a static IP like it says (and my internet hasn't broke in the process so I suppose I did it...

5 Days Ago
by Davehkiin Go to last post
3 119
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Terrible Internet Speeds

My internet has been going really slow for some reason as of an hour or two ago. I use an Arris TM822 modem and a Cisco Linksys E1500 router. My service provider is Atlantic Broadband (Johnstown, PA, USA) 14th June 2013 Turning off my firewall...

5 Days Ago
by Davehkiin Go to last post
2 104
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Screen tearing with SLI but fine without

I have a Lenovo y500 laptop with dual Nvidia Geforce GT 650M cards in it. When playing games, notably CS:S and GTA IV, I've noticed that there is slight screen tearing while SLIed but fine when not. When Vsync is turned on during SLI, the screen tearing...

5 Days Ago
by Emugod Go to last post
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solved MSI laptop with Win8 - BSOD after disk partitioning

I have an MSI laptop with Windows 8. Recently I wanted to allocate more disk space C: using AOMEI Disk Partitioning Assistant Pro. I chose "Allocate free space from disk", from D: with ~860 GB to C:. Allocted disk space was 20 GB. The partitioning has...

5 Days Ago
by RocketRacer Go to last post
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