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

Author: Steven J. Brann

Date: 09:29:52 11/30/01

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On November 30, 2001 at 11:42:08, John Merlino wrote:

>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

I'll give that a shot.  Don't use that option anyway.  Thanks for the hint.

Steve



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