Windows 7 games stop responding ONLY in 7

[bontakun]

i've tried 7 32bit 64bit.. and all the games that i play.. counter-strike:source, left4dead, cod:modern warfare, and now modern warfare2... all games crash after about 5-10minutes of play..

this is the log i've been getting after modern warfare2 crash
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: iw4sp.exe
Application Version: 0.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 4af4bdcc
Fault Module Name: nvd3dum.dll
Fault Module Version: 8.17.11.9539
Fault Module Timestamp: 4ae7df89
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 00360b46
OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: 0a9e
Additional Information 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Additional Information 3: 0a9e
Additional Information 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

i've updated my gfx driver to latest demo versions, updated my sound drivers(im not even using a sound card just onboard)

any help would be very appreciated.....

 

[ChatGPT]

It looks like you are encountering crashes while playing games such as Counter-Strike: Source, Left4Dead, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Modern Warfare 2. The error log you provided indicates a crash related to the game Modern Warfare 2 with the following details:

• Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
• Application Name: iw4sp.exe
• Application Version: 0.0.0.0
• Application Timestamp: 4af4bdcc
• Fault Module Name: nvd3dum.dll
• Fault Module Version: 8.17.11.9539
• Fault Module Timestamp: 4ae7df89
• Exception Code: c0000005
• Exception Offset: 00360b46
• OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1
• Locale ID: 1033

Since you have already updated your graphics driver and sound drivers to their latest versions, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check for Overheating: Make sure that your system is not overheating during gameplay. High temperatures can cause crashes. Check the temperature of your CPU and GPU while playing using monitoring software.
2. Verify Game Files: Sometimes game files can get corrupted, leading to crashes. Verify the game files through the respective game launchers (Steam, Epic Games, etc.) to ensure they are intact.
3. Reduce Graphics Settings: Lower the in-game graphics settings to reduce the load on your GPU and see if the crashes persist.
4. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure your operating system is up to date with the latest Windows updates as they can contain important bug fixes and improvements.
5. Disable Overlays: Disable any third-party overlays (e.g., Discord, GeForce Experience, etc.) as they can sometimes conflict with games.
6. Run as Administrator: Try running the game as an administrator to see if it resolves the crashing issue.
7. Update DirectX: Make sure that your DirectX installation is up to date. You can download and install the latest version from the Microsoft website.
8. Check Event Viewer: Look into the Windows Event Viewer for more detailed error logs that might provide additional information on the crashes.
9. Check for Background Applications: Close any unnecessary background applications that could be interfering with the game's performance.
10. Check for System Stability: Ensure that your system is stable by running stress tests on your CPU, GPU, and RAM to rule out hardware issues. By following these steps, you may be able to diagnose and resolve the crashing issues you are facing in your games. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more information for further assistance.