Windows 7 freezes whenever I watch a video in fullscreen.
6 replies, posted
The title describes my problem. As soon as I watch a video, YouTube or from my HDD itself, Windows 7 completely freezes after about 2 minutes. It only happens if I watch it in fullscreen, though. It's quite annoying, as the only way to un-freeze it, is to reboot.
I've googled the problem, and gotten answers like re-installing my drivers, something I've done about three times, now. (Yes, I did use Driver-Sweeper.)
I also know it's nothing wrong with my hardware, since I've been playing Crysis on Very High for about 3 hours on row without any problems at all, I've also played GTA IV and Mass Effect, no problems with them, either.
Specs:
CPU: Intel Core I5 750 .
GPU: ATi HD 4670 .
RAM: 4gb DDr3 .
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3, P55 .
Reinstall flash
[QUOTE=catch33;19409090]Reinstall flash[/QUOTE]
Re-read the OP. I stated that it happens if I watch a video from my harddrive, too.
Reformat, I used to have a similar problem with an XP computer, had to reformat.
[QUOTE=Psygo;19409201]Reformat, I used to have a similar problem with an XP computer, had to reformat.[/QUOTE]
Seriously? Well, that sucks.
[editline]10:27PM[/editline]
Anyone else's got a different solution?
I presume your mobo has integrated video. Try taking out your dedicated gpu and run it on that. Report back if it crashes
[QUOTE=Cowie1337;19410371][b]I presume your mobo has integrated video.[/b] Try taking out your dedicated gpu and run it on that. Report back if it crashes[/QUOTE]
It doesn't. And if it were something wrong with my GPU, wouldn't I notice that when gaming?
[editline]11:11PM[/editline]
Here we have another person with the exact same problem as me:
[url]http://forums.techguy.org/multimedia/788464-windows-7-keeps-freezing-i.html[/url]
Only difference is that I'm using Windows 7 ultimate, build 7006.
[editline]11:33PM[/editline]
It seems like I solved it by turning Aero off... Guess I'll have to get used to switch themes every time I want to watch a full screened video. It's no biggie, as It only takes split a second, plus I'm getting myself a new GPU next month anyway.
I still wonder why no problems occur while gaming...
Sorry, you need to Log In to post a reply to this thread.