2009-07-26, 05:15 AM
Takebacker Wrote:I have SP2.
For me, when i first got this computer i zakked to see if i'd be fine. First time, C++ runtime error. The fix was updating the library from the microsoft site. Easy fix. Next run, the client closes. No error. No nothing. Then made a thread about it and decided to change my graphics setting even if i didn't want to. I go zakking 3 times a week nowadays with absolutely no problems whatsoever.
( Felix, comments to you start very near to the bottom. )
Disclaimer: The following solution fits Takebacker's problem more than Felix's but you're welcome to try it anyways... it just might not be safe to do so if you are not having the problem that the microsoft article describes. So please PLEASE... anyone who uses this next solution... PLEASE make a system restore point right now. If you back up your files regularly, now would be a good time to do so.
It's not that this "fix" can kill off your computer or something like that. I just don't want people who DON'T have this problem to try this anyways and then end up having installed something they didn't need to which COULD potentially cause issues. It's a "hotfix", it's being worked on, but it has worked for some people.
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Okay, so I stumbled into two new possible solutions after a quick search. The only problem is that there's no way at all for me to tell if these solutions are the proper solutions to a given person's problem.
I found this in microsoft's support files. The solution they present is termed "The Vista Hotfix".
Quote:Description of the Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 hotfix that resolves certain system and application crashes on computers that have multi-core processors
Quote:Consider the following scenario. You are running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 on a computer that has multi-core processors. A driver on the computer calls the MmProbeAndLockPages routine asynchronously. In this scenario, data corruption may occur.
This problem occurs randomly. It typically occurs when the following conditions are true:
* The computer has some graphics processing devices installed.
* You are running a graphics-intensive application.
(Zak tends to be a bit graphic intensive).
When this problem occurs, the system or the application may crash. The actual symptoms vary, depending on the specific drivers that are installed on the computer.
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Windows Vista hotfix information-
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing.
Uh yeah ... that part I bolded up there is my worry. I've looked around a few places and have seen posts claiming that this hotfix worked for them after experiencing C++ errors or just randomly closing application troubles as well. HOWEVER! I've seen just as many posts of people complaining that this didn't work for them.
Here's the link to request the hotfix:
Hotfix Link << Do not click this if you don't know what you're doing or haven't read the rest of this.
When you're given the option of what to download click on the "show additional info" on the right side. Please do NOT click on any random one and install it.
If you're using vista 32-bit version, you'll want the latest one with platform: x86. Users of the 64 bit version will want the latest x64 version. The date you should look for is 10/22/08. Once again I must STRESS, if you are unsure of which one to install, don't install it. First, make sure that your problem at least CLOSELY matches the description in the article clip I provided.
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So Felix, as I write this I realize that this in NO way explains why in the world upgrading to SP2 would cause this problem. You might wanna try running MS in compatibility mode for windows XP. You'll definitely want to make sure you have your drivers updated.
The skeptical side of my mind tells me that since SP2 is still beta, the companies still haven't adjusted their latest drivers to deal with anything different or any changes brought about by SP2.
This begs the question... what graphics card do you have?