video hardware

  1. How to Check and Update DirectX on Windows for Optimal Gaming and Multimedia Performance

    DirectX is a suite of multimedia technologies integral to Windows operating systems, enabling software, particularly games, to interact efficiently with your video and audio hardware. Ensuring you have the appropriate DirectX version installed is crucial for optimal performance and...
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    • audio hardware directx driver update dxdiag gaming performance gaming setup hardware acceleration multimedia operating system software compatibility system compatibility update guide video hardware windows 10 windows 11 windows diagnostics windows troubleshooting windows update
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    • Forum: Windows News

  2. Windows 8 Frequent Critical Errors: SearchIndexer and Video Hardware Issues on Windows 8.1

    Hey Guys, I keep getting to critical errors in the reliability centre as follows: Description Faulting Application Path: C:\Windows\System32\SearchIndexer.exe Problem signature Problem Event Name: APPCRASH Application Name: SearchIndexer.exe Application Version: 7.0.9600.16384 Application...
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    • appcrash application error critical error debugging error error reporting event viewer fault module internet access livekernelevent mssrch os version reliability centre search indexer system issues troubleshooting user reports video hardware windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win7 64-bit freezes on startup, nvidia-related(i think).

    Hey guys! I've been looking all over the internet for some help on this problem of mine without any real luck, so I'm hoping someone here can help me out. My problem is that sometimes when I start up my computer (from both hibernation and shutdown), windows freezes(sort of) on startup. It will...
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    • application error asus k61ic bccode dual boot graphics driver gt220 hardware kernel-mode nvidia pentium t4300 performance issues reliability monitor safe mode slow motion startup freeze system restore troubleshooting ubuntu video hardware windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Help with "GAME" STOPPED WORKING errors on most games

    Most games I try to play give me the message "Game"Stopped Working. For example when playing Mass Effect 2 I will get an error after anywhere between 1-30 minutes stating: Mass Effect 2 HAS STOPPED WORKING. Then of course it says windows will check to see if there is a solution to the problem. I...
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    • audio drivers directx dmp files driver issues game compatibility game error gaming rig gta iv gtx 480 installation issues livekernelevent mass effect nvidia drivers overclocking performance issues system crash system specs tech support video hardware windows 7
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming

  5. Windows 7 Build 7048 (32 bit) HDMI issues

    I have HDMI on my motherboard (along w/ DVI-D and VGA) I installed the disk that came w/ my motherboard (I had to run it in Vista SP1 compatibility mode for it to install). I have my Catalyst Control Center and the correct video drivers installed but my HDMI still doesnt work. I havnt been able...
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    • amd asus catalyst control center compatibility dual core dvi frustration graphics driver gskill hdmi issues motherboard radeon ram support technology troubleshooting vga video hardware windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Hardware