yahoo games hangs up my computer

[Guest]

every time, i go into yahoo games play games then come out of yahoo games , it will not close automatically and I have to go into task menu to force it to be close.

Can anyone tell me why it's doing that?

 

[Jimmy S.]

| every time, i go into yahoo games play games then come out of yahoo games , it will not close automatically and I have to go into
task menu to force it to be close.
|
| Can anyone tell me why it's doing that?

You might have problems with Internet Explorer or Java on your system.
Either reinstall them, or try some of the following suggestions...

Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck!

1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
blockers using: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php

You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php

2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
Download & Run Spybot from: http://security.kolla.de to find any
Trojans, Adware, or Spyware which could clog up your system.

3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
/ Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.

4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
require a patch: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

5. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

 

[evil_lyn]

It happens on any of our computers that have the lastest
windows xp. This did not happen on the original release
of xp. Every time I leave a game room have to do the
alt+ctrl+del.....end task and send the error report. I am
assuming that Microsoft ignores the error messages cause I
send at least 10 to 15 a day. I am sure others do to. I
keep watching the windows update for a fix.....but none
forthcoming. Good luck...

-----Original Message-----
every time, i go into yahoo games play games then come

out of yahoo games , it will not close automatically and I
have to go into task menu to force it to be close.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Online games are usually developed using Flash, Java, or Virtual Machine.
The most likely solution to a problem with an online game is to install,
upgrade,
or reinstall the right one for the game site you're playing on.

A. For Zone.com games: Zone.com are converting most of their games for
Flash
to avoid the conflicts between the Sun Java system and Microsoft's Virtual
Machine.
Install Flash from:
http://sdc.shockwave.com/shockwave/download/frameset.fhtml

B. Most other game sites still use Java. You can install Java and find
more help
tips at this webpage: http://java.com/en/download/help/pogo.jsp

C. If the online game still won't load, or gives you errors, try these
steps:

1. Click START / Control Panel / Internet Options and click on the Advanced
Tab.

2. Below HTTP 1.1 is the Sun Java/ Microsoft VM section: Make sure all
Java choices
are unchecked (especially JIT) and then press [OK]. You may be prompted
to reboot.

3. If you don't see a Microsoft VM section then download Microsoft Virtual
Machine for:
Windows 98 / Me / NT / XP from:
http://www.abxair.com/software/msjavx86.exe

4. After you download Java, double-click the file to install it, reboot and
then follow
the directions in Steps 1. and 2..to disable JIT compiler and other
advanced options.

* Whenever you get a Java Virtual Machine Security Update from Windows
Update, you
will have to follow Steps 1. and 2..to disable JIT compiler and other
adv. options again.

6. If the problem persists Adjust Your browser settings using this basic
example:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/nibblesnbits/EnterRooms.html#IE

7. Try these suggestions for Zone's Java Games:
http://classic.zone.msn.com/zzzz/help/helpjavagames.asp

8. Maybe it's a software conflict: Make certain that your Firewall or
Antivirus program is
not configured to block Java Applets. Norton's products for example
have that option.
If you're unsure temporarily disable Startup programs one at a time,
starting with Firewall,
Antivirus & AdBlockers using: http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=331796
or this utility: http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php

9. If you have a Coffee Cup icon in your system tray (next to the time) you
might have a
conflict between MS VM and Java: Uninstall Java using Control Panel /
Remove Programs.

10. Check the Help / Support section of the game site in question for Java
topics relevant to
that site. There is usually an email or a (non Java) help chat
available as well.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________