When I log on b.net and play starcraft, my computer shuts down on me in the middle of it. I never got to play more than 3 games straight without having my computer shut off on me. It does it almost everytime i try to play.
Does anybody know whats causing this and how to fix this problem?

could possibly be spyware, first scan your pc with Adaware, spybot search and destroy and norton antivirus. see if that helps.

Is your computer only shutting off when you run starcraft? Is it a copy of starcraft from the store or did you download it? And is your computer shutting off or just locking up?

My computer shuts off mostly when im playing starcraft.. but i think it shuts off when im using a lot of memory on the computer.
And when i run spybot, this spyware named DSO Exploit.. But when i delete that spyware from spybot.. It keeps on coming back..

I think DSO Exploit comes from IE, get a real browser.

Besides that, which OS are you running? It's ME, then upgrade time.

Could be powersupply. Does this happen with other games? How about when your computer works hard for awhile?

if spybot can't fix it then you use this: http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html

load program, before anything else: go to config and check "back up before fix" then scan, save log and find files that are suspecious. there are hundreds of thousands of forums that help against spyware software, just take the suspecious file and put it in google search, the name of it, example: "R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page_bak = about:blank" and follow their steps.

if anything goes wrong and you "fixed" it with hijack, you can go to config and click restore and it will restore whatever it did.

if you can't get any help at all then its time for the ultimate mr fix it: format c: :P

[quote author=aznjunno link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=0#msg67455 date=1088369402]
My computer shuts off mostly when im playing starcraft.. but i think it shuts off when im using a lot of memory on the computer.
And when i run spybot, this spyware named DSO Exploit.. But when i delete that spyware from spybot.. It keeps on coming back..
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How much RAM do you have?

i got 480mb of RAM and I have already formatted using System Recovery CD because I had this problem... and yet it doesnt seem to have fixed the problem.

And still you don't list your operating system.

My friend has this exact same problem with Starcraft and D2 (is that you Jeremy/Josh? :P). I think the power supply would be to blame as he has a pretty old computer, also.

And to the people requesting the operating system -- I play Starcraft/Brood War, Diablo2 LOD and Counter-Strike on both Win 95 and Win ME, so I doubt that would cause the problem.

If he's on xp or 2000 he may have a virus or worm. I think it's blaster that makes your computer shut off. May be a couple of thers too though.

[quote author=aznjunno link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=0#msg67518 date=1088389053]
i got 480mb of RAM and I have already formatted using System Recovery CD because I had this problem... and yet it doesnt seem to have fixed the problem.
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Huh? 480MB?

I have 384 :) Go figure.

If you have 480 then its not a RAM issue, I have 384 and it runs perfectly. I think its the power supply.

Yea, starcraft takes up ~20MB of RAM, it's not going to be a problem on any computer built after 1995.

[quote author=Falcon[anti-yL] link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=0#msg67531 date=1088395030]
If you have 480 then its not a RAM issue, I have 384 and it runs perfectly. I think its the power supply.
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Falcon has a good point lol, I also had problems like that running any game. Problem was the fan in my power supply was shot and i had to replace it, so i did and everything is now in working order on that computer.

if that's the problem.
warning let your computer cool down for awhile befor attempting a fan replacement in the power supply, and be sure you unplug it lol.

edit: system was an HP Pavilion. HP is knowen for poor computer construction.

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[quote author=Falcon[anti-yL] link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=0#msg67531 date=1088395030]
If you have 480 then its not a RAM issue, I have 384 and it runs perfectly. I think its the power supply.
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edit: system was an HP Pavilion. HP is knowen for poor computer construction.
[/quote] Thats an under statement. Personally I would never open up a psu, even if to replace a fan. I would just get a new one... opening a psu is asking for trouble.

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[quote author=aznjunno link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=0#msg67518 date=1088389053]
i got 480mb of RAM and I have already formatted using System Recovery CD because I had this problem... and yet it doesnt seem to have fixed the problem.
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Huh? 480MB?
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I don't think you people realize that it's impossible to have 480MB of RAM installed in your computer which is why Grok posted that...

(or is it?)

[quote author=peofeoknight link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=15#msg67552 date=1088401938]
Personally I would never open up a psu, even if to replace a fan. I would just get a new one... opening a psu is asking for trouble.
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I would seeing as it's far cheaper than paying $50 for a new one, when a new fan costs $5 - $10.
But then again if the wires are discolored and the psu itself has the smell of burnt plastic Or the inside walls are black then there are no choices but to buy a new one.

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[quote author=aznjunno link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=0#msg67518 date=1088389053]
i got 480mb of RAM and I have already formatted using System Recovery CD because I had this problem... and yet it doesnt seem to have fixed the problem.
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Huh? 480MB?
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I don't think you people realize that it's impossible to have 480MB of RAM installed in your computer which is why Grok posted that...

(or is it?)
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it is if the ram chip is bad.

It's impossible unless it will only recognize 480 mb of the ram. I have well over 384 but that's all it recognizes. I may be wrong and if I am someone tell me how to fix mine.

[quote author=muert0 link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=15#msg67566 date=1088410500]
It's impossible unless it will only recognize 480 mb of the ram. I have well over 384 but that's all it recognizes. I may be wrong and if I am someone tell me how to fix mine.
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lol then i guess this 64mb chip i have that reads as 48mb is not possible.

I am having the same problem with warcraft 3. I have 380mb of ram. 2000+ AMD Athlon. Im going to virus scan in a second.

Update: Are you using Starcraft in Windowed Mode. If you are try it without. It worked for my warcraft problem, so far.

[quote author=The-Rabid-Lord link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=15#msg67568 date=1088411741]
I am having the same problem with warcraft 3. I have 380mb of ram. 2000+ AMD Athlon. Im going to virus scan in a second.

Update: Are you using Starcraft in Windowed Mode. If you are try it without. It worked for my warcraft problem, so far.
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Starcraft doesn't do windowed mode without a 3rd party program.

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[quote author=The-Rabid-Lord link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=15#msg67568 date=1088411741]
I am having the same problem with warcraft 3. I have 380mb of ram. 2000+ AMD Athlon. Im going to virus scan in a second.

Update: Are you using Starcraft in Windowed Mode. If you are try it without. It worked for my warcraft problem, so far.
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Starcraft doesn't do windowed mode without a 3rd party program.
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Could still be a problem. Starcraft mucked up when I used Skywings program(Probably just my computer ;)).

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[quote author=The-Rabid-Lord link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=15#msg67568 date=1088411741]
I am having the same problem with warcraft 3. I have 380mb of ram. 2000+ AMD Athlon. Im going to virus scan in a second.

Update: Are you using Starcraft in Windowed Mode. If you are try it without. It worked for my warcraft problem, so far.
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Starcraft doesn't do windowed mode without a 3rd party program.
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Could still be a problem. Starcraft mucked up when I used Skywings program(Probably just my computer ;)).
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But I rather doubt he would be running it with Skywing's program and complaining the game itself doesnt' work. Actually, I could see somebody doing that, but that takes a very special kind of idiot.

i got xp.. so what should i do about the power supply...? is it most likely the fan thats the problem? cuz i think my computer does shut off whenever the back of the computer is hot.. and it gets hot whenever playing a game i guess..

[quote author=aznjunno link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=15#msg67584 date=1088435358]
i got xp.. so what should i do about the power supply...? is it most likely the fan thats the problem? cuz i think my computer does shut off whenever the back of the computer is hot.. and it gets hot whenever playing a game i guess..
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Replacing a power supply is pretty easy, if that's what has to be done.

It might just need more ventilation, at work and at my dad's they keep their computer in drawers, and that causes them to overheat, but don't try to explain that to them.

Open it up and make sure all the fans are working, first of all.

I have xp.. so i guess my problem was power supply?.. most likely the fan i should replace.. my systems vaio sony.

Open up your computer and make sure all the fans are working, if not then you would need to replace them.

[quote author=Falcon[anti-yL] link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=30#msg67595 date=1088441340]
Open up your computer and make sure all the fans are working, if not then you would need to replace them.
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I just said that, and I think other said it before me :)

I'd start the computer in safe mode and run an updated virus scan. To start in safemode reboot and press f8

before going hardware trying putting effort into what i said and rule out software.

My computer is Sony Vaio... it seems that i cant open the computer by myself.. or i just cant get it to open... its got no screws and the cover just doesnt slide.. and even if i did get it to open.. i dont know a damn thing about computers so i wouldn't know whats what and what to look for..

My final recommendation... Reformat, if it still happens go back to the company you bought it from. You should have it under warranty, describe what happens to them, and they should be able to find out what's wrong.

If it's not under warranty, you've just learned a valuable lesson for the next computer you purchase. I'm sure somebody can tell you how to replace a powersupply.

[quote author=aznjunno link=board=2;threadid=7468;start=30#msg67659 date=1088465463]
My computer is Sony Vaio... it seems that i cant open the computer by myself.. or i just cant get it to open... its got no screws and the cover just doesnt slide.. and even if i did get it to open.. i dont know a damn thing about computers so i wouldn't know whats what and what to look for..
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Sony's come with warrenty, don't they? Can you still take it back to the store for repairs?

I dont have warrenty nemor :-\ ..
but i think my power supply is the problem..
so im thinkin.. where can i find a decent one?

i mean what kind of power supply should i get?

Go to bestbuy or similar store, tell them your problem, I'd recommend over 400watts.

Mail it to me and I'll take care of it ;D

I'd recommend taking your entire tower to the nearest computer repair store and explaining the problem to them. They will definately more help than us, since they have the means to physically test it.