Win HP 7 64-bit OEM.
I don't know if it is OS related or not.
When watching videos what ever the source it will make a buzzing sound and then crash for good. It is a daily thing, randomly. Always when a video is running. I added a ATI 5450 video card and it does the same.
I updated the BIOS and all drivers to the latest versions. Windows Update works well.
Any idea?
Another point may be noted ... what codecs you are using ? Try Shark007's FREE Codec solutions - Windows 7 codecs and see if it is the same crashing or not.
As your system is 32 bit (specs says so), you dont need 64 bit codecs . Even it is not compulsory for a 64 bit system, too.
After the codec installation, is it crashing till now ?
Yeah it does. After 6.5 hours of operating time it did it again. I guess that running heavy videos kills it.
I give up. Will be available for dirty cheap in classifieds.
No more Acer for me, thanks.
It isn't sold yet (although on Craigslist) but here is a funny thing. I removed the cover, played with the cables and left the cover aside. It has been running on TV tuner (WMC) with no crash for 2 days!
I wonder if it was not the 220W power supply that overheats and trips.
Fragile beasts.
Last edited by Saintor; 29 Oct 2011 at 19:23.
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