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It is pretty hard for me to tell you what is wrong when you say it just locks up.

What was happening when it occured, what happened, you say it locked up, was there any messages first, did it go back to desk top ...

What are your computer specs?
This is really only a HOI support forum, however I may be able to help, but remote diagnostics can be very hard to do.

If you are not confident with computer hardware, you may want to consult with where you had the upgrade done. They would know your system better than I. And parts may still be under waranty.
 
I look at hundreds of threads a day, could you C&P them so I have them here for reference ;)

Lots of potential causes for random crashes, you still have not told me what you mean by "crashes"

A) System locks up, you can Ctrl-alt-del
B) System freezes, you must cold boot (power button) off.
C) Blue error message that locks
D) Blue error message that kicks to desk top and then you can resume
E) error message that kicks you to desktop and freezes (freeze then could be option A or B in combination)
F) CTD (+option A or B)
Complete crash system powers itself down. or No display at all.

You see the difficulty of remote diagnostics when you are not percise. :)
 
Okay we are making a little progress here. :)

So which is it then A or B?
Do you have to cold boot or can you soft boot?
 
Based on what you have told me, the first thing I would check would be my memory. However it could be a multitude of things. There is really no way to tell from here. sorry. :(
 
Couple of things to look at.
1) Do other apps like a word proccessor fail after 30mins as well.
2) Check your fans are working as it may cause a heat up.
3) You could also try reformatting your HD and do a fresh install of your operating system.
4) run some diagnostic programs and see if they pick up anything.
 
Ha!,

I was going to invite my VIA expert in to comment on this one, But I see he already found it. Kudos!
 
Have you confirmed that your fans are operating correctly?
 
Originally posted by jpd

4. Regarding the CPU fan operation. If, on an Athlon the CPU fan would not operate correctly or worse, would fail alltogether, the CPU would overheat within seconds, resulting in a CPU core meltdown. After that, your Athlon would be dead, and your PC would no longer boot. Since the PC in question only freezes, one can assume the CPU cooling fan still operates normally

Jan Peter
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I would disagree with that one.
I have seen overheats from both fans rotating at too slow rpm, from bad power supplies, and from overclocking, which just exacerbates the other two.
 
Change the VIA drivers and see. It does not appear to be an overheating problem.
 
Did you actually do the update driver thing mentioned by jpd though.

Microsoft name is all over everything on windows systems.
 
Rename the AVI folder to AVI_back.
Who is the publisher of your version?
Upgrade to 1.05B.
What drive letter is your CD-rom?
Did you install in the default directory?
 
Originally posted by kokomo
Sorry but I've downloaded the latest version, is that 1.05b?
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I don't know you tell me what it says on your screen. :p :D

1.05B is a .zip instead of .EXE

So if you had to unzip the patch into the HOI directory then you have 1.05B.
 
Originally posted by jpd
As far as I know, these two statements contradict each other. Are you sure you've got the American version, and not the UK version (the latter is published by Koch Media, and does indeed NOT require the CD to be present)

Jan Peter
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Actually they do not, You do not need the CD to play the American (SF) version. However he does not have the SF version anyway see below.
 
Originally posted by kokomo
It says Panvision as soon as it loads the game... but, perhaps I am confused...:(

And now that you mention it, it's an exe the patch I've got, not a zip file.

The 1.0 version requires the Cd, but 1.05 does NOT.

Where can I get the 1.05b for my version?

Thnx for the tips guys...:)
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Now I am confused! :)

You say you have the American version, then say you need the CD for 1.00 and that it says Panvision.

My conclusion is you have the Scandinavian version. Definately not the American version.

As for the B patch it is for all.
It can be found in a sticky thread in the GD forum.
 
Nope.

When your disk says Pan Vision, why would you DL the Stategy First patch instead of the Panvision one? :p :D

*Castellon shakes his head at kokomo * :D

Here is the link to the patches by publisher, check out the panvision one and it should solve your problem. Good luck my friend, Always good to see a CoW beta branching out. :)
 
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