ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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LongHairedHuman
Posts: 110
Joined: 2010-11-23 16:03

ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by LongHairedHuman »

Hello,

I have a problem with my project reality. After about 20 to 60 minutes in game, my computer freezes and I have to restart. The screen freezes, and displays the last frame. The sound also freezes, and you only hear a static noise, presumably the last tone heard in game.

I got this error after I upgraded from Windows XP professional 32 bit to Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. Therefore, it is a problem with Windows 7, as I had no problems before, except for a casual crash while loading a map. It is no hardware, or overheating problem.

My system specs:

I started off with a normal Compaq SR5741NL, and have one that was released before the GPU recall, because the ventilator was defect, and a blade hit a screw, what made a terrible noise. So I upgraded my graphics card.
Mother board:
MS-7525 (Boston)

Central Processing Unit:
Core 2 Duo E7300
2x 2,66 Ghz

Graphics Processing Unit:
Asus ENGTS250 DK/DI/1GD3/WW
Nvidia GTS 250 GPU
1GB GDDR3 VRAM

Random Access Memory:
3GB
DDR2


Audio Card:
On-board Realtek ALC662
5.1 HD audio

Hard Disk:
500GB
SATA
3GB/sec.
7200 rpm
Peripheral Devices:
Monitor
Samsung SyncMaster BX2231
1920x1080
60Ghz
Keyboard
Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard
fancy LCD 'n shit
Mouse
Random (crappy) Microsoft mouse
Wireless
Laz0r
Microphone
Thrust microphone (serial number covered by tape to hold it together)
For more details on my system, you can vist (incredebly long url leading to a website in dutch).

Things I've tried:

Of course, before starting this topic here, I searched the web. I have tried:

Re installing normally

Uninstalling manually, removing all the registry keys, and re installing with everything running as administrator

Updating various motherboard drivers.

Putting textures on medium.

Putting textures on low.

Putting all the things on low.


In my eyes, I have tried almost everything. Though I could try updating more drivers for my motherboard. The point is, I haven't found any other drivers.

So yeah, please help me. The game really is unplayable, and this way I shouldn't and, will not join any deployment matches. I now have to stick to Co-op matches, and those are not even half as fun.

Thanks in advance and cheers,

LongHairedHuman
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LongHairedHuman
Posts: 110
Joined: 2010-11-23 16:03

Error report

Post by LongHairedHuman »

Right, now that I have access to my PC again, I was able to take a look at the error report.

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woensdag 29 februari 2012 19:35:53
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An error occurred while parsing video controls
System.IO.IOException: The process cannot access the file 'C:\Users\Sietse\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con' because it is being used by another process.
   at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options)
   at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor(String path, Encoding encoding, Boolean detectEncodingFromByteOrderMarks, Int32 bufferSize)
   at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor(String path, Boolean detectEncodingFromByteOrderMarks)
   at System.IO.File.OpenText(String path)
   at d.g()

woensdag 29 februari 2012 19:35:53
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Error in writing screen aspect ratio file: c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\

System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException: Could not find a part of the path 'c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\'.
   at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options)
   at n.a(String A_0)
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SnipingCoward
Posts: 2326
Joined: 2007-12-31 22:40

Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by SnipingCoward »

Welcome, nice post.

That PR_Error.log report indicates a common error that would cause a CTD but not a freeze. Clearing shader cache usually fixes this message.

It is no hardware, or overheating problem.
But it sounds like one...
Assuming you did a memtest and checked your temperatures etc.?

Have a look into your "Event Viewer" under "Windows Logs" check if you see any Errors/Warning messages at the time around the freeze.
Got a PROBLEM? Check this: PR:BF2 Installation Guide

Got a common QUESTION? check here first: PR:BF2 FAQ, MUMBLE FAQ

"Hello, IT! ... Yes, have you tried turning it on and off again?"
LongHairedHuman
Posts: 110
Joined: 2010-11-23 16:03

Windows logs

Post by LongHairedHuman »

[R-COM]SnipingCoward wrote:Welcome, nice post.

That PR_Error.log report indicates a common error that would cause a CTD but not a freeze. Clearing shader cache usually fixes this message.


But it sounds like one...
Assuming you did a memtest and checked your temperatures etc.?

Have a look into your "Event Viewer" under "Windows Logs" check if you see any Errors/Warning messages at the time around the freeze.
I provoked a crash again, and checked the prError.log file again, and there was nothing new there. I also checked the windows logs, and there was no unusual log at the time of the last prError.log. I guess the prError.log doesn't provide any information on my problem.

Here are the logs from around the time of a crash.

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Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-FilterManager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:04
Event ID:      6
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
File System Filter 'luafv' (6.1, ‎2009‎-‎07‎-‎14T00:26:13.000000000Z) has successfully loaded and registered with Filter Manager.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-FilterManager" Guid="{F3C5E28E-63F6-49C7-A204-E48A1BC4B09D}" />
    <EventID>6</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:04.533631600Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15679</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="56" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="FinalStatus">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceVersionMajor">6</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceVersionMinor">1</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceNameLength">5</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceName">luafv</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceTime">2009-07-14T00:26:13.000000000Z</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:04
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The Power service entered the running state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:04.518031600Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15678</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="724" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">Power</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">running</Data>
    <Binary>50006F007700650072002F0034000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-UserPnp
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:04
Event ID:      20010
Task Category: (7010)
Level:         Information
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
One or more of the Plug and Play service's subsystems has changed state. 

PlugPlay install subsystem enabled: 'true' 
PlugPlay caching subsystem enabled: 'true' 

Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-UserPnp" Guid="{96F4A050-7E31-453C-88BE-9634F4E02139}" />
    <EventID>20010</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>7010</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:04.440031500Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15677</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="752" ThreadID="768" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <UserData>
    <INFO_PNP_STATE xmlns:auto-ns2="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events" xmlns="http://manifests.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/windows/userpnp">
      <InstallSubsystemState>true</InstallSubsystemState>
      <CachingSubsystemState>true</CachingSubsystemState>
    </INFO_PNP_STATE>
  </UserData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:04
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The Plug and Play service entered the running state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:04.440031500Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15676</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="724" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">Plug and Play</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">running</Data>
    <Binary>50006C007500670050006C00610079002F0034000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:00
Event ID:      26
Task Category: (4)
Level:         Information
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
Processor 1 in group 0 exposes the following:

1 idle state(s)
3 performance state(s)
0 throttle state(s)
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power" Guid="{0F67E49F-FE51-4E9F-B490-6F2948CC6027}" />
    <EventID>26</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>4</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:00.072023800Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15675</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="56" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="Group">0</Data>
    <Data Name="Number">1</Data>
    <Data Name="IdleStateCount">1</Data>
    <Data Name="PerfStateCount">3</Data>
    <Data Name="ThrottleStateCount">0</Data>
    <ComplexData Name="IdleState">01</ComplexData>
    <ComplexData Name="PerfState">6B0A000064000000550800004F000000400600003B000000</ComplexData>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:00
Event ID:      26
Task Category: (4)
Level:         Information
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
Processor 0 in group 0 exposes the following:

1 idle state(s)
3 performance state(s)
0 throttle state(s)
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Processor-Power" Guid="{0F67E49F-FE51-4E9F-B490-6F2948CC6027}" />
    <EventID>26</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>4</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:00.072023800Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15674</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="56" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="Group">0</Data>
    <Data Name="Number">0</Data>
    <Data Name="IdleStateCount">1</Data>
    <Data Name="PerfStateCount">3</Data>
    <Data Name="ThrottleStateCount">0</Data>
    <ComplexData Name="IdleState">01</ComplexData>
    <ComplexData Name="PerfState">6B0A000064000000550800004F000000400600003B000000</ComplexData>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power
Date:          1-3-2012 10:28:55
Event ID:      41
Task Category: (63)
Level:         Critical
Keywords:      (2)
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power" Guid="{331C3B3A-2005-44C2-AC5E-77220C37D6B4}" />
    <EventID>41</EventID>
    <Version>2</Version>
    <Level>1</Level>
    <Task>63</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000002</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:28:55.048815000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15673</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="8" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="BugcheckCode">0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter1">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter2">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter3">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter4">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="SleepInProgress">false</Data>
    <Data Name="PowerButtonTimestamp">0</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        EventLog
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:06
Event ID:      6013
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The system uptime is 19 seconds.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="EventLog" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="32768">6013</EventID>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:06.000000000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15672</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>19</Data>
    <Data>60</Data>
    <Data>-60 W. Europe Standard Time</Data>
    <Binary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inary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        EventLog
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:06
Event ID:      6005
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The Event log service was started.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="EventLog" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="32768">6005</EventID>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:06.000000000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15671</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Binary>DC0703000400010009001D000600F9000000000000000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        EventLog
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:06
Event ID:      6009
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
Microsoft (R) Windows (R) 6.01. 7601 Service Pack 1 Multiprocessor Free.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="EventLog" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="32768">6009</EventID>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:06.000000000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15670</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>6.01.</Data>
    <Data>7601</Data>
    <Data>Service Pack 1</Data>
    <Data>Multiprocessor Free</Data>
    <Data>17514</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        EventLog
Date:          1-3-2012 10:29:06
Event ID:      6008
Task Category: None
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The previous system shutdown at 10:27:15 on ‎1-‎3-‎2012 was unexpected.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="EventLog" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="32768">6008</EventID>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:29:06.000000000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15669</EventRecordID>
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data>10:27:15</Data>
    <Data>‎1-‎3-‎2012</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>2048</Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Data>
    </Data>
    <Binary>DC070300040001000A001B000F003200DC0703000400010009001B000F003200600900003C000000010000006009000000000000B00400000100000000000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-FilterManager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:28:49
Event ID:      6
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
File System Filter 'FileInfo' (6.1, ‎2009‎-‎07‎-‎14T00:34:25.000000000Z) has successfully loaded and registered with Filter Manager.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-FilterManager" Guid="{F3C5E28E-63F6-49C7-A204-E48A1BC4B09D}" />
    <EventID>6</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:28:49.354805000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15668</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="8" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="FinalStatus">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceVersionMajor">6</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceVersionMinor">1</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceNameLength">8</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceName">FileInfo</Data>
    <Data Name="DeviceTime">2009-07-14T00:34:25.000000000Z</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-General
Date:          1-3-2012 10:28:46
Event ID:      12
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The operating system started at system time ‎2012‎-‎03‎-‎01T09:28:46.375199700Z.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-General" Guid="{A68CA8B7-004F-D7B6-A698-07E2DE0F1F5D}" />
    <EventID>12</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:28:46.671600300Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15667</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="8" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="MajorVersion">6</Data>
    <Data Name="MinorVersion">1</Data>
    <Data Name="BuildVersion">7601</Data>
    <Data Name="QfeVersion">17514</Data>
    <Data Name="ServiceVersion">1</Data>
    <Data Name="BootMode">0</Data>
    <Data Name="StartTime">2012-03-01T09:28:46.375199700Z</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:16:54
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The Application Experience service entered the stopped state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:16:54.850126600Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15666</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3008" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">Application Experience</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">stopped</Data>
    <Binary>410065004C006F006F006B00750070005300760063002F0031000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:11:45
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service service entered the stopped state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:11:45.820451100Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15665</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="580" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">stopped</Data>
    <Binary>570069006E0048007400740070004100750074006F00500072006F00780079005300760063002F0031000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:06:54
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The PnkBstrB service entered the running state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:06:54.815806600Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15664</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="632" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">running</Data>
    <Binary>50006E006B00420073007400720042002F0034000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:06:54
Event ID:      7045
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
A service was installed in the system.

Service Name:  PnkBstrB
Service File Name:  C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe
Service Type:  user mode service
Service Start Type:  auto start
Service Account:  LocalSystem
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7045</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:06:54.437785000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15663</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="632" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="ServiceName">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="ImagePath">C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe</Data>
    <Data Name="ServiceType">user mode service</Data>
    <Data Name="StartType">auto start</Data>
    <Data Name="AccountName">LocalSystem</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:06:51
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The PnkBstrB service entered the stopped state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:06:51.676627000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15662</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3408" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">stopped</Data>
    <Binary>50006E006B00420073007400720042002F0031000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:01:03
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The PnkBstrB service entered the running state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:01:03.765727700Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15661</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3840" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">running</Data>
    <Binary>50006E006B00420073007400720042002F0034000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:01:03
Event ID:      7045
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
A service was installed in the system.

Service Name:  PnkBstrB
Service File Name:  C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe
Service Type:  user mode service
Service Start Type:  auto start
Service Account:  LocalSystem
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7045</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:01:03.328702700Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15660</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="2576" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="ServiceName">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="ImagePath">C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe</Data>
    <Data Name="ServiceType">user mode service</Data>
    <Data Name="StartType">auto start</Data>
    <Data Name="AccountName">LocalSystem</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 10:01:00
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The PnkBstrB service entered the stopped state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:01:00.523542200Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15659</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3960" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">stopped</Data>
    <Binary>50006E006B00420073007400720042002F0031000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 9:57:19
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The PnkBstrB service entered the running state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T08:57:19.772916000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15658</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3280" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">running</Data>
    <Binary>50006E006B00420073007400720042002F0034000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 9:57:19
Event ID:      7045
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
A service was installed in the system.

Service Name:  PnkBstrB
Service File Name:  C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe
Service Type:  user mode service
Service Start Type:  auto start
Service Account:  LocalSystem
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7045</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T08:57:19.201883300Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15657</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3280" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="ServiceName">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="ImagePath">C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe</Data>
    <Data Name="ServiceType">user mode service</Data>
    <Data Name="StartType">auto start</Data>
    <Data Name="AccountName">LocalSystem</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          1-3-2012 9:57:16
Event ID:      7036
Task Category: None
Level:         Information
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The PnkBstrB service entered the stopped state.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908d1-a6d7-4695-8e1e-26931d2012f4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="16384">7036</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>4</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8080000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T08:57:16.225713100Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15656</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="620" ThreadID="3960" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">PnkBstrB</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">stopped</Data>
    <Binary>50006E006B00420073007400720042002F0031000000</Binary>
  </EventData>
</Event>
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by SnipingCoward »

I agree, that log file will probably not help in this case.

I am not really good at reading this text version of events. Also it seems that there are not really all events listed. But here is what caught my eye:

Description of Windows Kernel event ID 41 error in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2: "The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first" section 3 describes your case from

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Log Name:      System
Source:        Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power
Date:          1-3-2012 10:28:55
Event ID:      41
Task Category: (63)
Level:         Critical
Keywords:      (2)
User:          SYSTEM
Computer:      PCsietse
Description:
The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power" Guid="{331C3B3A-2005-44C2-AC5E-77220C37D6B4}" />
    <EventID>41</EventID>
    <Version>2</Version>
    <Level>1</Level>
    <Task>63</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x8000000000000002</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-03-01T09:28:55.048815000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>15673</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="4" ThreadID="8" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>PCsietse</Computer>
    <Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="BugcheckCode">0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter1">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter2">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter3">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="BugcheckParameter4">0x0</Data>
    <Data Name="SleepInProgress">false</Data>
    <Data Name="PowerButtonTimestamp">0</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>
This suggests Hardware, overheating or driver issues.

First make sure you have windows up-to-date. Then check your "Device Manager" for any conflicts (marked by yellow exclamation mark).
Got a PROBLEM? Check this: PR:BF2 Installation Guide

Got a common QUESTION? check here first: PR:BF2 FAQ, MUMBLE FAQ

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MaSSive
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Re: Error report

Post by MaSSive »

LongHairedHuman wrote:Right, now that I have access to my PC again, I was able to take a look at the error report.

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woensdag 29 februari 2012 19:35:53
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An error occurred while parsing video controls
System.IO.IOException: The process cannot access the file 'C:\Users\Sietse\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default\Video.con' because it is being used by another process.
   at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options)
   at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor(String path, Encoding encoding, Boolean detectEncodingFromByteOrderMarks, Int32 bufferSize)
   at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor(String path, Boolean detectEncodingFromByteOrderMarks)
   at System.IO.File.OpenText(String path)
   at d.g()

woensdag 29 februari 2012 19:35:53
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Error in writing screen aspect ratio file: c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\

System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException: Could not find a part of the path 'c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\'.
   at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
   at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options)
   at n.a(String A_0)

Edit your PR shortcut to look like this

"..\Battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" start +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900 +restart +playerName insert_you_nickname_here +playerPassword your_password_here
This is not complete path, cause I install my games on D partition outside of system folders, and drives.

If you use wide screen monitor leave +widescreen 1, szx and szy are you ingame resolution, and rest is self explanatory.

This will skip video.con lookup and this error should not appear, or error unable to open BF2 process, etc... + restart is to skip intro's.
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LITOralis.nMd
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by LITOralis.nMd »

"c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" start +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900 +restart +playerName insert_you_nickname_here +playerPassword your_password_here

note that +playerName and +playerPassword are letter case sensitive, that means it must be +playerName and +playerPassword , not +playername and +playerpassword or +PlayerName and +PlayerPassword.

note, you can skip the +playerName and +playerPassword part, it simply logs you in ...

so easier way to test this:


"c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" start +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900 +restart
LongHairedHuman
Posts: 110
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by LongHairedHuman »

'[R-COM wrote:LITOralis.nMd;1739910']"c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" start +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900 +restart +playerName insert_you_nickname_here +playerPassword your_password_here

note that +playerName and +playerPassword are letter case sensitive, that means it must be +playerName and +playerPassword , not +playername and +playerpassword or +PlayerName and +PlayerPassword.

note, you can skip the +playerName and +playerPassword part, it simply logs you in ...

so easier way to test this:


"c:\program files (x86)\ea games\battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" start +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900 +restart
I already used a start line like that:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" start +widescreen 1 +fullscreen 0 +szx 1600 +szy 900 +restart +playerNameLongHairedHuman +playerPassword ********"

I shall remove the windowed part, and run it in 1920x1080 native full screen.
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LITOralis.nMd
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by LITOralis.nMd »

Tech support fail.
We have a punkbuster issue...


Let's start over. You need to
1. uninstall punkbuster.
reboot.
manually install/update punkbuster.
give punkbuster admin rights.
and then maybe....
2. start PR, connect to a server, minimize PR, open task manager, find PunkbstrB, right click on it, and give it admin irights.

download and directions here to use PBSetup:
PunkBuster Online Countermeasures

generally taking this from this post:
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f27-pr ... post653667

I used CCleaner which is a driver, file and registry cleaner program. Got rid of anything and everything in my registry that had to do with Punkbuster. I also used Regedit at cmd line for Windows to make double certain. Search for "PnkB"

Important Step:

4) Now this one might be the most important part. I found out about it just today after doing some searching. Punkbuster has a Removal Uninstall utility called pbsvc.exe This utility will completely remove all Punk Buster files from your computer. Even ones that are hidden in your system32 folders and elsewhere. You can download this file from: PunkBuster Online Countermeasures.. PunkBuster Online Countermeasures
Scroll down till you see the heading How do I uninstall PunkBuster?. It's all the way to the bottom. File direct link HERE http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe


(THIS IS OPTIONAL) 6) I defragged the C: drive after all this just to make sure. Also now would be the time to run Adaware or SpyBot and also your favorite Anti-Virus program. A full scan with updated definitions. A couple of free ones I highly recommend if you don't already own a professional one are, AVG or Avast.

7) REBOOT. <-- Mandatory

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Installation Portion
----------------------


12) Go to PunkBuster Online Countermeasures and download the manual Punk Buster for Windows files. Run pbsetup.exe and then choose BF2 and update. PunkBuster Online Countermeasures

13) REBOOT yet again. <--- recommended
LongHairedHuman
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by LongHairedHuman »

[R-COM]LITOralis.nMd wrote: -snip-
Those instructions seem quite... unorganized. I cant seem to find a way to give punkbstrB admin rights. Could you please go into detail on that one?
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LITOralis.nMd
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by LITOralis.nMd »

You have to have a game running that uses punkbuster, punkbstrA.exe will then start PunkbstrB.exe ....
PunkbstrB.exe is only active when you are connected to a online server.
That's why you have to start PR and connect to a servr, then minimize PR and start task manager to find PunkbstrB.exe.

uninstall punkbuster manually with this:
http://www.evenbalance.com/downloads/pbsvc/pbsvc.exe
reboot.
install punkbuster manually with this:
PunkBuster Online Countermeasures
Make sure you pass all the testing for updates in the installation screen.
reboot.

(This part is optional, not sure this bug happens anymore) Run PR, and connect to an online server, then minimize PR and start task manager to find PunkbstrB.exe , right click on it, and give it admin rights.
MaSSive
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

Post by MaSSive »

Or you can find it in /system32 or /sysWOW64 right click on it and tick run as administrator. This way it will always have admin rights when it starts.

And no we haven't faild..just going step by step :)
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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[R-COM]MaSSive wrote:Or you can find it in /system32 or /sysWOW64 right click on it and tick run as administrator. This way it will always have admin rights when it starts.

And no we haven't faild..just going step by step :)
In my opinion, as long as my computer doesn't catch fire, explode, implode, or has a horde of angry badgers coming out of it, you haven't failed.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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Well, I tried it. It didn't work.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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I am thinking one of two problems, either your profiles folder was corrupted, or you have a UAC elevation error.

Quick possibie solution if profiles corrupted:
Remember your password for your BF2 account(s)
GO to ... Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles
Delete the Profiles folder
Start vBF2
join a Multiplayer server
closevBF2
start PR
test over time to see if freezes.



Second thought is you have the dreaded
'luafv.sys causing bsod in windows 7'
which sucks causae there are so many freaking possibilties.
Quick solution might be to roll back to older video card drivers for your gtx 250.
But there are a lot of possible causes to the luafv.sys problem, all related to the f'ing UAC.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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I have already disabled UAC completely, and I updated my video drivers after the game froze for the first time, so I doubt it is that. I shall try the profiles corruption.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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click START, then in the search area, type cmd , press enter.

In the DOS window that opens, type PING MASTER1.EVENBALANCE.COM

Let's make sure you are getting a connection to the evenbalance punkbuster service.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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AMD OverDrive , MSI Afterburner, Realtek audio drivers, GMER toolkit, and a few other programs can cause your problems. IF you have any of these installed, please uninstall them through control panel.

Afterburner regularly causes your problem.

do you have Powerstrip running or other GFX card tweaker besides Afterburner?

IF you need a replacement for Afterburner, Sapphire TriXX it seems to be working fine so if you all want to check it out or some other fan control programs...Here is a link for the best ones I found...
Top 5 GPU Overclocking Utilities.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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Right, I uninstalled the realtek drivers, and then windows installed default audio drivers. See if that works.

EDIT

Nope, didn't work.
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Re: ultimate 64 bit complete computer freeze

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LongHairedHuman wrote:Right, I uninstalled the realtek drivers, and then windows installed default audio drivers. See if that works.

EDIT

Nope, didn't work.
Remove audio device completely (either through BIOS or control panel -> device manager) and try playing without a sound device for a while. I'm 99% on this being down to your Realtek audio device. It has been known to cause this exact issues across a range of hardware/driver revisions, motherboards and general PC configurations (all with Win7 though).

The easiest ways to test are bios-level disabling of the audio device, or using a USB based headset to play for a while (if you own one already... I don't suggest buying one to test. If you can borrow one that's fine).

The symptoms all fit the Realtek issue, although it could be another hardware level freeze.
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