videos files make my computer go boom

[delacruz_17]

with some files i first though it was just avi but now i see it also is mpeg, as i double click my computer plain and simple turns off. I dont know what could be causing this. Lets say the file is corrupted or bad that still doesn't explain for my computer turning off. Anyone with any ideas.

[redwudz]

I would check your memory module or substitute a known good one. If that's what is causing your problem, it will start to happen anytime you access any memory intensive program.

[delacruz_17]

well i have a brand new video card albatron 5200 g-forace fx. I havnt messed with the settings, should they be on something special (settings)

[obiron]

delacruz,
Do you have all the windows updates? Are you sure you don't have a virus, worm, or trojan. If you're not sure go here for a free scan of your computer. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Are these the only files this happens on? How long after double clicking does the computer turn off? Is is immediate or does it take some time?

If you have a new video card you might try using XP's restore to go back to the previous version of the video card if you still have it.

[delacruz_17]

yes i am sure i dont have a virus and i dont have any windows updates so ima get busy on that. Yes it only happens with video files after about 1 secound after double clicking on the video file the computer just restarts. The computer is brand new (custom made) ive had no problems with the computer but this. I have a 2.6 PV HT CPU, intel board d865perl, albatron 5200 video card, centron 512 MB DDR333,maxtor HD, windows XP professional.

[Vejita-sama]

Are you overclocking? Are you sure your memory is good?

[delacruz_17]

good memory huuu, well i try putting my memory in dual channel memory and that will not work. My computer will not start up. And no im not overclocking. There is sometimes when i play any type of video format that i can only hear the audio and a blank video screen. That goes on and off whenever it feels like it.