MADMAN222
join:2002-12-06
Rockfall, CT | Black Screen of Death!
Has anyone ever heard of this before and is it fixable? |
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CylonRed
Premium,MVM
join:2000-07-06
Bloom County | With zero information - the answer is simply no. |
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LaZ3R
Premium
join:2003-01-17
 ·Rogers Hi-Speed
| reply to MADMAN222
Want to give a little more info on what the screen is even displaying on this "black screen of death" ?
Possible causes:
- Corrupt file that is required to boot
- BIOS might be corrupt
- CMOS might need to be reset or the CMOS battery might need to be replaced
Possible fixes:
- Reinstall operating system
- Update drivers (if possible)
- Replace damaged hardware?
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knightry
I'm Not Fat, I'm Festively Plump
join:2002-05-06
Oviedo, FL | reply to MADMAN222
Is the screen still on? |
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LaZ3R
Premium
join:2003-01-17
·Rogers Hi-Speed
| Lol... 
Yes, definitely make sure that you aren't calling this a black screen of death if it's merely the monitor not being plugged into the wall or not powered on 
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Somnambul33t
L33t.
Premium
join:2002-12-05
Mullica Hill, NJ
clubs: | reply to MADMAN222
FAIL THREAD
not worth trying to help him if he wont post any details. and at this point, he's already lost my support |
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MADMAN222
join:2002-12-06
Rockfall, CT
| reply to MADMAN222
When surfing the net or playing WoW it locks up for 5 mins then it goes back to normal then i close the application and then it locks up again. I turn off my comp then i turn it back on and after the windows logo its just a black screen with a cursor. I did a system restore 3 times and it works for 2 weeks then it just dies off again. First time it happened it said something like win32.exe file missing i dont recall excatly what it said. And yes....the plug is in...and somnambul33t i dont need your LIP. Its not a virus its a corrupt file idk why this happens, had the comp for 3 years and then it happens. I just use my c omp for WoW and surfing the net. No inapporiate vidoes. |
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DownLow
Nope...I Got Nothing
Premium
join:2001-04-25
Long Island
| Likely video card related:
1) Card overheating/going bad
2) Video drivers (when was you last update)
Is your system well cooled?
How is you power supply? Do you have lots of stuff in your rig (perhaps you are pulling too much power for your PSU).
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MADMAN222
join:2002-12-06
Rockfall, CT
| reply to MADMAN222
My card is an 8800gts 640. Its an old card and my powersupply does kick in when playing WoW. My powersupply is only 400w and the video requires 430 or something like that but i never had a problem in the past. My last update for video drivers was this month. I believe it has gotten fried over the years. |
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killgore
@comcast.net | power supply is not large problem - card is - replace card as it is overheating and shutting down video. |
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BigReds42
Premium
join:2004-07-14
Bellaire, OH
clubs:
| »www.driverheaven.net/vista-radeo···ror.html
Good luck...
I don't care what anyone says... it is a driver issue. |
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MADMAN222
join:2002-12-06
Rockfall, CT | reply to MADMAN222
well....my memory came loose some how! it was plugged in all the way. I guess it just got loose over the years! everything is all good now |
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Krisnatharok
0311 Scout
Premium
join:2009-02-11
Sterling, VA
| reply to MADMAN222
said by MADMAN222  :my powersupply does kick in when playing WoW. Lol fail. My PSU kicks in too when I turn my computer on. Problem is it won't stop until I power down. |
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nokken
join:2001-02-07
Hattiesburg, MS
clubs: 
1 edit | said by Krisnatharok :said by MADMAN222 :my powersupply does kick in when playing WoW. Lol fail. My PSU kicks in too when I turn my computer on. Problem is it won't stop until I power down. Krisnatharok: Your sarcastic remarks really help solve problems. lolz.
Madman: It sounds like there is a driver issue or your video card is failing. Try updating your drivers and running Windows Update. If the problem persists, I'd suggest contacting your video card manufacturer's support line.
Edit: Ah, Yes -- memory "falling out" in a running system will definitely give you a frozen computer / black screen. Make sure it is all the way in and the edges click into place. |
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Pariah666
join:2009-04-27
Lewistown, PA
| reply to MADMAN222
Lol..I hate the noise of my power supply kicking in when I play WoW. Oddly enough it sounds VERY familiar to a fan kicking on  Hmmm....weird  |
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ender7074
join:2006-11-21
Saint Louis, MO
 ·AT&T Southeast
| reply to MADMAN222
Your memory "came loose"? Considering it doesnt work unless its seated properly and that requires it to snap down, how does one's memory "come loose"? Did you remove the clips? Also, having a power supply "kick on"? Just like krisnatharock said... Mine tends to kick on when I hit the power button.... Troll thread it looks like to me.
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signmeuptoo
Tune in to XM 120. BOO
Premium
join:2001-11-22
LOSTinSpace
clubs:
 ·Future Nine Corpor..
·AT&T Southeast
| reply to MADMAN222
MANMAN222:
Power supplies are ALWAYS on, in stand by, unless the supply's own rear switch is turned off.
Supplies don't "kick in". Supply fans DO speed up when working harder and getting hotter as a result.
If you are using a cheap, noname brand supply, IT could be another problem.
As far as your RAM coming loose on its own, that CANNOT happen without some action on your part IF you installed it CORRECTLY to start with.
NOTE: ALWAYS always always unplug or turn off the rear switch on a power supply BEFORE plugging or unplugging things on a computer, unless you want to fry something.
ALSO: ALWAYS always always tell people the make and model of ALL of your hardware when asking for help, or people may tend to be very annoyed with you, it gets very old having to tell people this over and over and over, please understand, and spread the word!
Good luck to you and glad you seem to have resolved your issue!
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Somnambul33t
L33t.
Premium
join:2002-12-05
Mullica Hill, NJ
clubs:
·Comcast
| reply to Pariah666
said by Pariah666 :Lol..I hate the noise of my power supply kicking in when I play WoW. Oddly enough it sounds VERY familiar to a fan kicking on Hmmm....weird nice necro... please read dates especially when something's been mostly resolved |
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Subaru
1-3-2-4
Premium
join:2001-05-31
Greenwich, CT
clubs:
·Packet8
·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to MADMAN222
Don't cheap out on the power supply... I learned my lesson.. no black screens but my PC would always shut down on it's own.. after testing I found out it was the PS.. it could hardly put out 10 A on the 12V+ line :-/
I went back to the trusty 5 year old Antec until I get a better one. |
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