help request. of late, most games fail to run in win xp pro

[Just Me Two Penith lyke]

a couple of weeks back my pc crashed and since then when trying to run most
of my games in win xp the PC will instantly reset. I don't use the PC for
big games, usually just small puzzle type games that I have downloaded from
the net.
the latest I have downloaded is from http://www.candycrisis.com/ like
others, I can download and install, but when run, it resets the PC. and yet,
when the PC is run in safe mode, the games will then work or get far enough
to tell me why they are failing (due to lack of colors, no sound etc). also,
before downloading, if they have an option to play online, they work okay,
only when I down load the demo and try to run, does it then give me
problems. the PC is working okay with all other progs I use like Word etc..

anyone have any ideas as to why?

regards
Jeff

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

HOW TO Use the Program Compatibility Wizard (Q301911) Go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=301911

 

[Just Me Two Penith lyke]

HOW TO Use the Program Compatibility Wizard (Q301911) Go to:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=301911


Mark L. Ferguson
marfers notes for windows xp
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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thanks for the reply, but it's not a compatibility problem (I have not
upgraded or added SP2), a game that worked 3 weeks ago, fails now, and yet
if I play the online version it is okay. some games that worked a couple of
weeks ago will now only load if I start in safe mode. no other type of
program fails, just most games.