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Add the batch to RunOnce using the REG ADD command (in the first batch): REG ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce" /V Batch2-name /D "path to batch2" /f Make sure you edit batch-name and path in the above line.

He had an idea in post #26, hopefully it works out well.

@puntoMX: He wants silent, but was talking about a fan. I recommended a solution that works very well in most cases and is very silent and a lot cheaper than the large (=overkill and maybe incompatible?) heatsink.

As I said before, just get a good silent fan!

Edit: Mods remove this double post, I received a "connection timed out"-error (my connection has been a bit shaky today).

Make sure it's set as primary boot device in BIOS. Have you checked the drive thoroughly with some disk software like the one I suggested? The drive might be failing, if so, a replacement is highly recommended.

It can probably be done, unfortunately I've had very limited experience with ATI cards. Take a look at MKVTech for more on the subject. Replacing the stock fan with a larger one is usually a better option since small fans are quite loud even at slower speeds and may start producing annoying noises after a while (because they are often low quality).

Get PowerMax and run a full disk scan on the drive.

Switch the memory sticks and/or use only the other one. Try all the other things I suggested.

Have you installed the latest version of all the correct drivers? What's the make and model of your mainboard? A few things to try (do one or more and check if that solves your problem): -Disconnect all DVD/CD-drives (both cables). -Disconnect the floppy drive and/or card reader (both cables). -Disconnect all external peripherals, except mouse/keyboard/monitor. -Remove one of the memory sticks (if you have two). -Remove all cards except the graphics card. -Use another power supply (for example borrow from a friend). -Use another graphics card. -Use another harddrive. Methodically try to eliminate all possible suspects. I can understand Danish too, but that doesn't make any difference.

Did you get my suggestion on how to install the fan, or do you need a pic? A silent 80/90/120 mm fan will do just fine for you. Make sure you have adequate cooling for the rest of the case; you might get heat problems if you have the fans running too slow.

Since your graphics card probably doesn't need very much cooling, it's most likely just a waste of cash to buy one of those large (and expensive) coolers. First remove the original fan (not the heatsink) and make sure the heatsink is not full of dust, then just attach a fan at the side of the card (to the small free space between the heatsink and the edge of the card) using double sided tape/adhesive pads or straps (around the graphics card and maybe also the other card). I'm not sure if this method would work for the really hot high end cards like the 8800GTX or similar (=the ones using two fans and special heatsinks), but it sure works great for most other cards.

I always remove the fan on my graphics cards and replace it with a very silent 120 mm. But be careful, I unfortunately lost a 6800GT a few months ago due to the fan not starting because it was set to low or it had been accidentally disconnected. Now I know what the fan monitoring functions on the mainboard are used for... Positioning the fan to blow air through the heatsink (towards the back of the case) would improve its cooling efficiency. But it's a bit more difficult to do.

I'm not 100% sure if you can use the fixings with another fan, but it looks like a standard 80 mm fan would fit just fine. You could use a home made solution by just attaching a fan (any size) in some smart way...

Try removing/disabling some autostarting progs.

A friend of mine had a number of drives failing in just a few months because of heat (I've seen his case). He's quite stupid since he won't fix the heat problems, but rather keep replacing the drives and trying to find other reasons for the failures. Putting the HDD:s in a 5.25" slot using something like this or this or a cheaper home made solution using just an ordinary 120 mm fan for cooling and for example this or this to hold the drives will work very good. A high quality PSU is also very important. Using an UPS is highly recommended.

Did the reg I posted solve your problem?

You can do it by using a .reg-file too, see this thread.

@just_laze: You're welcome! The driverpacks are mentioned in the MSFN Unattended Guide you posted a link to (Intermediate->Device Drivers->Bâshrat the Sneaky's DriverPacks).

Have you guys never heard of the excellent Driverpacks (more specifically MassStorage)?

@crahak: My router has been under quite heavy load with general web surfing or multiplayer gaming, many P2P progs, torrents and other down-/uploads all at the same time. No VoIP/IRC/VPN though, but still quite a lot... @jcarle: Yeah, it's stretching the topic a bit. Sure his problem might be router related, but that can be easily tested by unplugging it and connecting directly to the cable modem. Edit: Removed "quite" in the above response to jcarle. You're right TAiN I was using the wrong word, it's slightly (and not "quite a bit") OT.

@ALL: Actually this discussion about routers and their performance is off-topic and won't help the topic starter in any way. But I just had to add my opinion on the matter in response to this: What kind of connection are you using? I had a 100/100 Mbit fibre-lan connection (we really do have such fast connections in Sweden for regular consumers) both down- and uploading a lot more than that a day with my D-Link GamerLounge DGL-4100. I cannot remember having any problems with it, using it more or less full time for a year. My old Netgear RP614v2 needed reboots a few times a day under the same load. The D-Link is almost three times as expensive as other consumer routers, but then again it really does work very well.

Try this in a .reg-file: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c8}] @="Start Menu Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c8}\InProcServer32] @=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\ 00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,53,00,48,00,\ 45,00,4c,00,4c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00 "ThreadingModel"="Apartment" Then try to re-enable the Internet button.

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I prefer single player since I've had quite limited experience with multiplayer; I've either had a slow connection or my local friends hasn't had the computer to keep up with mine, let alone the games. I also don't like the very fast paced game play that is very common in multiplayer against other human players, COOP against bots is quite fun though. To me the greatness of a game depends on both its overall game play and its longevity. A game may be very entertaining and totally amazing in many ways, but if it's too short and/or very linear and there is nothing more to it (few/no different play styles to master, no expansions, no new campaigns, no new maps/levels/missions, no map/scenario/mission editor, bad/no multiplayer, no mods or similar things) you probably won't play it for very long and not more than once. A very good game should be almost as enjoyable as it was when first released, when you play it many years later. Nothing is perfect and that definitely applies to games too, there are always some things that can be improved. You may not notice it in the beginning, but when playing other similar games you sure will. There are however a number of games that fits the two most important criteria’s (overall game play and longevity). The best PC game ever created (this far) is (according to me and many others): Operation Flashpoint (including its expansions and mods). Why? It has great game play and longevity because of the multitude of different game play variations and a very large number of additions available (many expansions, mods, user created missions/campaigns, large maps to explore and fight on in multiplayer). The graphics, sound and a few other aspects are not really up to today's standards (can be improved with mods though) but if you haven't played it you should at least try the demo. Other great games are, to name a few (some unfortunately lack the longevity): Warcraft2, Transport Tycoon, C&C-series, Worms-series, Vietcong-series, No One Lives Forever-series and Call Of Duty-series.