dead performance after closing games.

Meaven · 12-26-2006, 10:17 PM

this used to happen to me when i closed everquest, and now it happens when i close space cowboy-

when i close the game, my computer enters a locked up state for about 4 minutes, like its using all its CPU resources, same goes for when i window-out.

its seriously irritating, any idea what could cause this, and how i can fix it?

Indoril Nerevar · 12-26-2006, 10:36 PM

Hi,

Firstly, it's not a good idea to "window-out" or "Alt + Tab". Most games do not respond well. Some will be okay, but others will freeze the computer, some will crash, some will lag...

Secondly, run through each of the steps listed under "Common Game Issues" in my signature. Post back with results.

12-26-2006, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Meaven Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	dead performance after closing games. this used to happen to me when i closed everquest, and now it happens when i close space cowboy- when i close the game, my computer enters a locked up state for about 4 minutes, like its using all its CPU resources, same goes for when i window-out. its seriously irritating, any idea what could cause this, and how i can fix it?

12-26-2006, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Hi, Firstly, it's not a good idea to "window-out" or "Alt + Tab". Most games do not respond well. Some will be okay, but others will freeze the computer, some will crash, some will lag... Secondly, run through each of the steps listed under "Common Game Issues" in my signature. Post back with results. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.