I am a computer dummy, I know very little but am doing better. My Fable game
plays for about 1/2 hour then thats it. I returned one thinking it was the
game but new one still does it and at the same scene. I have no idea what to
do, could someone help?

Hi,

"Lost in cyberspace" <Lost in cyberspace@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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|I am a computer dummy, I know very little but am doing better. My Fable game
| plays for about 1/2 hour then thats it. I returned one thinking it was the
| game but new one still does it and at the same scene. I have no idea what to
| do, could someone help?

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
__________________________________________________ _______

Could be heat. Try removing the side cover and put a small fan to blow on
the motherboard and try playing.

Randy

"Lost in cyberspace" <Lost in cyberspace@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:0F247D0B-DFC9-4B4A-9514-132BE723A944@microsoft.com...
>I am a computer dummy, I know very little but am doing better. My Fable
>game
> plays for about 1/2 hour then thats it. I returned one thinking it was the
> game but new one still does it and at the same scene. I have no idea what
> to
> do, could someone help?