Computer Problems

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:21 pm

I have a problem with my computer. It is a good spec for movie editing (2Ghz Processor, 768MB DDR RAM, 80GB HDD), yet my PC crashes ten minutes or so after opening Premiere Pro 7. I've recently formatted my PC, and this problem didn't occur before...

HELP!

xander-prd · Post by **xander-prd** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:05 pm

hav you got all the patches and service packs downloaded, or you vcould try running a Premiere repair

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:36 pm

I've turned off all of the visual effects/styles so far...

windog · Post by **windog** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:09 pm

I get that a lot I just reinstall windows

Go into Safe mode by pressig f8 at boot up. See if it crashes then. if yes reinstall windows.

Grant · Post by **Grant** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:19 am

With so many issues i would do a complete re-install of Windows and a format of C:

windog · Post by **windog** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:25 pm

exactly. go into DOS and type format c:/s

That will format

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:33 pm

Well, I've reinstalled and it still crashes...I don't know what to do now...My PC used to work before...Should I consider buying a new PC or do you have any other suggestions?

windog · Post by **windog** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:47 pm

have you added any new hardware?

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:13 pm

Only a 512MB DDR RAM stick, but it used to crash after as well...

Before all of that, I tried mucking about with other versions of Windows, seeing what works best with Adobe before it started crashing...I think this may of been the cause...

windog · Post by **windog** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:22 pm

that ram could have done it. My windows xp crashed after adding a 512 stick.

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:52 pm

Did I type after? I meant before I installed the RAM

Anyway, I've just ordered a SWEET computer off of Red Submarine

SPEC

Pentium 4 LGA775 Motherboard
3Ghz Pentium 4 CPU
1536MB RAM
GeForce FX 5200 128MB Video Card
80GB Hard Drive (7200rpm, S-ATA)
400GB Hard Drive (7200rpm, S-ATA)
Dual Layer DVD 16x (I think it's a writer)
17" TFT Flatscreen Monitor
450W SilenX Near Silent Power Supply
5.1 Speakers, Creative Inspire T5900
3-slot Firewire Interface
1.44 3 1/2" Floppy Drive
Network Card 10/100

Windows XP Home, SP2

Set me back about Ã‚Â£1440...

xander-prd · Post by **xander-prd** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:32 pm

i wish i had that amount of muni to throw around on a pc, my ones pathetic, i should really start saving. . . . any body know any cheap upgrades for PC in the UK (RAM processors etc?)

windog · Post by **windog** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:42 pm

i also could use that cash. you rich?

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Sun May 15, 2005 8:52 pm

UPDATE:

I've installed my copy of Premiere Pro 7 onto a different PC (a spare one with some of my old parts from the computer I had trouble with in the first place in it) and it still crashes...

I have made these deductions...

Deductions

Hard Drive NO
(Still crashes with different HDD)

DVD Writer POSSIBLY
Graphics Card POSSIBLY

RAM NO
(RAM worked before crashing)

Software NO
(Software worked before crashing)

FireWire Card POSSIBLY

windog · Post by **windog** » Sun May 15, 2005 9:33 pm

minestarted when I installed a firewire card. Remove it and see.

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Mon May 16, 2005 3:45 pm

Could it be when I installed a potentially unstable copy of Windows, the firewire card screwed up?

windog · Post by **windog** » Mon May 16, 2005 4:18 pm

Why did you install dodgy windows?

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Mon May 16, 2005 6:27 pm

I was mucking about...

Also, about the firewire, maybe only Adobe Premiere crashes with it because that is the only software I have that uses firewire!

windog · Post by **windog** » Mon May 16, 2005 7:04 pm

what exactly was wrong with it? (If it is copied we wont set the cops on you!)

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Mon May 16, 2005 7:29 pm

I got it off the internet (bought it)...BIG MISTAKE, I know...

windog · Post by **windog** » Mon May 16, 2005 9:51 pm

Yes, big mistake.

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WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Tue May 17, 2005 7:51 am

Yeah, so maybe the windows screwed up the firewire? what do you think, windog?

windog · Post by **windog** » Tue May 17, 2005 7:53 am

it could be, video is very, very unstable. my editing setup crashes at least twice a day.

WeirdEars · Post by **WeirdEars** » Tue May 17, 2005 6:37 pm

What about the power supply? The one in both computers is about 250. Could it be a power deficiency?

windog · Post by **windog** » Tue May 17, 2005 6:38 pm

what you ned is AT LEAST 400, with 25a on the 12v line.

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