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St0rM · Jul 18, 2005, 06:46 AM // 06:46

Hey guys my guildwars ahs been crashing to many time like yesterday it crashed about 20 times,i wanted to know if i was to reinstall my xp and then installed guildwars would i still be able to use my account and does anybody have any other ideas to sort out the problem

Multifaros · Jul 18, 2005, 06:49 AM // 06:49

It crashes for everyone i think, at least for me.

Everything stops for a couple of seconds, but the game "continues", ju just dont see it, and after a few seconds it starts again and then you use to be dead.

TheGreatBoo · Jul 18, 2005, 06:55 AM // 06:55

To answer some of your questions:
Reinstalling xp and guildwars wouldn't hurt, but I'm not sure if that would ultimately solve your problem.
Also, if you reinstalled xp and guildwars, you would still have access to your account. All the info(cd key, characters, preferences) are in the database linked to your email, so no worries about this.
What I would do is run some spyware and adware removers and lighten the memory load. Remove some games you don't play and maybe that will help.

Unforgiven · Jul 18, 2005, 08:11 AM // 08:11

I got a suggestion I heard that if you run your graphics card on lowest settings for some it causes crashes show you should probably check that out also.

Jack Longblood · Jul 18, 2005, 03:44 PM // 15:44

Before you reghost your machine or re-install GW, be sure you have the current version of the drivers for your graphics card installed. The msg traffic indicates that this fixes a lot of the crash problems.

snowcat · Jul 18, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Longblood

Before you reghost your machine or re-install GW, be sure you have the current version of the drivers for your graphics card installed. The msg traffic indicates that this fixes a lot of the crash problems.

Or go back to an older version. I have a Radeon 9800 Pro, and the Cataylst 5.x drivers just lock up my computer playing Guild Wars (and some other games). The 4.12 (or 4.11) drivers work like a champ (though it still locks up every once in a while).

Sanity · Jul 18, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49

My game crashes every time I play. It'll happen sooner or later. Then my computer restarts on its own and it's fine...

Sorena Mascar · Jul 18, 2005, 03:59 PM // 15:59

I would make sure you

1) Have the latest windows updates for XP (Except XP SP2)
2) Have the latest video card drivers.
3) Run a Spyware check to remove any spyware/malware (You can download Microsoft's Antispyware beat at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...n&Hash=GWNH9RF)

Hope that helps.

Sorena Mascar

Alexandrite · Jul 18, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34

i agree with checking your video drivers. also try putting in the game CD, and "rebuilding" the installation. or whatever it is called. the option is there... maybe just for such cases? i've had to rebuild mine a few times, also. the more the game crashes the more unstable it tends to be, rebuilding seems to fix it for a while.

St0rM · Jul 18, 2005, 04:49 PM // 16:49

cheers guys i am uninstalling some game i hope that well help and then after i am going to defragment the system so it clears so more space

Jul 18, 2005, 06:46 AM // 06:46	#1
St0rM Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Guild: Elite Casters Guild Profession: W/Mo	Guildwars crashing constantly Hey guys my guildwars ahs been crashing to many time like yesterday it crashed about 20 times,i wanted to know if i was to reinstall my xp and then installed guildwars would i still be able to use my account and does anybody have any other ideas to sort out the problem

Jul 18, 2005, 06:49 AM // 06:49	#2
Multifaros Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	It crashes for everyone i think, at least for me. Everything stops for a couple of seconds, but the game "continues", ju just dont see it, and after a few seconds it starts again and then you use to be dead.

Jul 18, 2005, 06:55 AM // 06:55	#3
TheGreatBoo Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Guild: Once again I'm a free agent. Quality guilds ahoy?	To answer some of your questions: Reinstalling xp and guildwars wouldn't hurt, but I'm not sure if that would ultimately solve your problem. Also, if you reinstalled xp and guildwars, you would still have access to your account. All the info(cd key, characters, preferences) are in the database linked to your email, so no worries about this. What I would do is run some spyware and adware removers and lighten the memory load. Remove some games you don't play and maybe that will help.

Jul 18, 2005, 08:11 AM // 08:11	#4
Unforgiven Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US East Guild: Dingos Are Really Neat [DaRN] Profession: E/Mo	I got a suggestion I heard that if you run your graphics card on lowest settings for some it causes crashes show you should probably check that out also.

Jul 18, 2005, 03:44 PM // 15:44	#5
Jack Longblood Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Profession: R/N	Before you reghost your machine or re-install GW, be sure you have the current version of the drivers for your graphics card installed. The msg traffic indicates that this fixes a lot of the crash problems.

Jul 18, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49	#7
Sanity Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Honor An Respect Profession: W/E	My game crashes every time I play. It'll happen sooner or later. Then my computer restarts on its own and it's fine...

Jul 18, 2005, 03:59 PM // 15:59	#8
Sorena Mascar Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: none Profession: R/E	I would make sure you 1) Have the latest windows updates for XP (Except XP SP2) 2) Have the latest video card drivers. 3) Run a Spyware check to remove any spyware/malware (You can download Microsoft's Antispyware beat at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...n&Hash=GWNH9RF) Hope that helps. Sorena Mascar

Jul 18, 2005, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#9
Alexandrite Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Heroes of Order Profession: N/Me	i agree with checking your video drivers. also try putting in the game CD, and "rebuilding" the installation. or whatever it is called. the option is there... maybe just for such cases? i've had to rebuild mine a few times, also. the more the game crashes the more unstable it tends to be, rebuilding seems to fix it for a while.

Jul 18, 2005, 04:49 PM // 16:49	#10
St0rM Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: England Guild: Elite Casters Guild Profession: W/Mo	cheers guys i am uninstalling some game i hope that well help and then after i am going to defragment the system so it clears so more space