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Driver at fault?
Every now and again I'll click on something (a link, a shortcut, anything) and my computer screen will turn to just a blank blue screen with a message in white writing saying 'Driver may be at fault!' When this happens there is no way to get back to what I was doing before and the only way out is to switch off the computer. Does anyone have any idea what the problem is or how to solve it?
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You most likely have a software driver (just like it says)
that is having a problem.
In your case I would first point to the video driver.
Do you know who makes it and what model it is?
Find out that information and then look for the latest driver on the manufacturer's website.
If you post your operating system and videocard
manufacturer and model I'll get that information for you.
(please at least try this on your own first)
There are a lot of forums on the net that cover computer issues just like this :)
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My computer used to do the same thing. there is nothing you can do. The only options you have is to Buy a new computer or spend like 350 dollars at the computer doctor for him to restore your hardware. The cheapest place to buy a computer is rent a center. if you have one in your town then go there and pay weekly for one. they have great prices and amazing computers. i bought mine 2 years ago and its still in tip top shape. hope i helped!
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I'm not an expert, but from my experience, when something like that happens, you should reformat your computer. Reformatting involves deleting everything and starting over.
I've heard what you are experiencing referred to as "the blue screen of death". It means there is a serious error that can sometimes be fixed by restarting, but other times, your computer may not be able to recover. So, one of these days it might not turn back on when you try to restart it. Get anything you don't want to lose forever off of it as soon as you can.
Again, I'm not an expert so I could be wrong. All I know is that reformatting will fix it. There may be an easier way to do it that doesn't involve completely starting over, so my advice would be to ask DangerNerd, or someone else that knows a lot about computers, before making a decision.
Good luck!
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