Buffer Overun

-paper_cut- · 01-26-2007, 09:46 PM

ok i was playing my game and for the first time i've ever been playing i got a pop up saying "buffer overun game will be terminated now" so what exactly is a buffer overun?

**pharoah** · 01-26-2007, 09:58 PM

A buffer overflow is an anomalous condition where a process attempts to store data beyond the boundaries of a fixed length buffer. The result is that the extra data overwrites adjacent memory locations. The overwritten data may include other buffers, variables and program flow data.

this is sometimes caused by viruses.my advice run a virus,and spyware scan.then try the "follow these steps first" link in my sig

-paper_cut- · 01-26-2007, 10:07 PM

ok thanks i think i sorta understand the buffer overflow, right now i'm just reinstalling (just in case) and i'll do a virus/spyware scan too :D

01-26-2007, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
-paper_cut- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 221 OS: XP	Buffer Overun ok i was playing my game and for the first time i've ever been playing i got a pop up saying "buffer overun game will be terminated now" so what exactly is a buffer overun?

01-26-2007, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	A buffer overflow is an anomalous condition where a process attempts to store data beyond the boundaries of a fixed length buffer. The result is that the extra data overwrites adjacent memory locations. The overwritten data may include other buffers, variables and program flow data. this is sometimes caused by viruses.my advice run a virus,and spyware scan.then try the "follow these steps first" link in my sig __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-26-2007, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
-paper_cut- Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 221 OS: XP	ok thanks i think i sorta understand the buffer overflow, right now i'm just reinstalling (just in case) and i'll do a virus/spyware scan too :D