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Subject: Re: CM8000 & Win XP - Freezes ( "Program not reponding" )

Author: John Merlino

Date: 08:42:08 11/30/01

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On November 30, 2001 at 06:49:15, Steven J. Brann wrote:

>I purchased a new computer... P4 1.9Ghz and naturally, Windoze XP was
>pre-installed.  All the applications I've installed work fine except CM8000.
>The install was flawless, and the program comes up fine.  However, if I set up a
>tournament to run unattended, it will start just fine but eventually freeze up
>solid.
>
>I take solace in the fact that when I "end the task", it offers to send the
>information about the situation to Microsoft.  I did that.  I thought I'd stay
>home from work a couple of days to wait for their response.
>
>Any suggestions on what to try?  I did notice that the directx version is 8.1 on
>this new computer.  I uninstalled CM and did a second intall, no antivirus, no
>other tasks running, reboot afterwards etc.  It does exactly the same thing.
>
>Is there any other information I can supply that might help with a fix?
>
>Steve

What was the time control of the tournament?

Try this: Go to "Preferences -> Sound -> Piece Movement Tab" and select
something other than "Spoken Move Announcements". That MIGHT fix the problem.

jm



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