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Elder III · Aug 04, 2008, 08:36 PM // 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julia2007

Hello, about my problem with hardware error.
I was thinking about an interesting thing.
Since my computer doesen't seems to have any Hardware Error,
and also others games that requires major cpu usage and more pc resources works all good;
Maybe that "Hardware Error" message that GW application sends to me, is not the real problem?
Maybe is true that is just a Software problem? I try explain why:
When the official page on website opens, it says this, i copy:

"How did Guild Wars detect the problem?
Guild Wars conducts system tests while you’re playing the game to verify that your computer is operating properly.
When Guild Wars runs, it continually tests your computer by performing a set of common mathematical operations,
such as addition and multiplication, and then checks the results against a table of correct answers.
When the game detects an incorrect answer,
that answer may reveal a problem with your computer's processor or memory."

My idea is that the Software that GW uses for test my computer,
has something that doesent work, something that goes in conflict with my computer?
Maybe that software doesent work properly with my computer,
it thinks that my computer has a problem, and it send me the
Hardware Error?
What do you think? Might be true.

Is there any way to block that software / program that tests my computer?
So the game will work properly. Maybe a patch or a modify to something?

Did your firewall settings get changed since the last time that you played GW without trouble?
You could also try Restoring the system to the last stable playing session that you had, just make sure to backup any important info onto a cd or flash drive first....

Divinus Stella · Aug 05, 2008, 01:25 AM // 01:25

I get the same error on my PC, it only seems to occur when im playing in a window or tabbed out, im pretty sure its a failing with GW, my hardware all checks out fine but something is triggering the alarm, i was hoping to find a switch to disable it.

Julia2007 · Aug 05, 2008, 01:55 AM // 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elder III

Did your firewall settings get changed since the last time that you played GW without trouble?
You could also try Restoring the system to the last stable playing session that you had, just make sure to backup any important info onto a cd or flash drive first....

Is a new notebook as i said, 5 days life, never worked on this
(is not the firewall btw, i wish was only a stupid issue like that

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Lord Sojar · Aug 05, 2008, 06:02 AM // 06:02

The RAM isn't stable. The timings might be set incorrect. Guild Wars is EXTREMELY sensitive to RAM settings and stability. You need to flash a new BIOS to your motherboard. If that fails, then it means that the RAM is defective in a specific area GW uses frequently. You will need to RMA the laptop.

Julia2007 · Aug 05, 2008, 01:16 PM // 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahja the Thief

The RAM isn't stable. The timings might be set incorrect. Guild Wars is EXTREMELY sensitive to RAM settings and stability. You need to flash a new BIOS to your motherboard. If that fails, then it means that the RAM is defective in a specific area GW uses frequently. You will need to RMA the laptop.

Stop talk nonsense, did you even read atlast 1 of my posts? seems no :P

Julia2007 · Aug 05, 2008, 01:22 PM // 13:22

Found this, interesting:

"I have had this same error. I do not overclock, my system runs cool, memory tests fine etc.
Once I disabled AGP FastWrites and 8x AGP in my BIOS, the error disappeared."

I try to test it, and let's see if it will fix it.

moriz · Aug 05, 2008, 01:35 PM // 13:35

you don't have those settings, since your laptop uses PCI-E.

and it's a bad idea to tell rahja to "stop talk nonsense". he knows more about computers than most of us put together. i will second his suggestion of "bios flash", and "RMA the laptop" if that fails. if a laptop is showing problems this early in its life, it's only going to get worse as you use it.

Alexandra-Sweet · Aug 05, 2008, 01:44 PM // 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julia2007

Stop talk nonsense, did you even read atlast 1 of my posts? seems no :P

Though I strongly recommend listening to Rahja's advice (since he knows what he's talking about) I cannot say the same about Katsumi and zamial who are asking answered questions and go wildly offtopic.

Julia2007 · Aug 05, 2008, 02:57 PM // 14:57

Ok i did that Bios Flash and didnt failed. So the ram is not defective?