FS9 Error

[EHM-1821 Javier]

After 2 weeks of exams and not using the computer at all, now my FS suddenly gives me some wierd problem

I'm running FS smoothly for no problem for about 1 hour then suddenly "Error" "Failed to read file". If i click ok, it closes FS, if i leave it and continue flying, my FS does not load the scenery and all the other stuff.

Yesterday, after this happens, my comp also gives in and gives me the blue screen of death before crashing and restarting itself, after startup, i get this registry change thing from Spybot Search and Destroy asking me if i allow the registry to be changed, the registry has something to do with some memory dump in the computer, not sure what.

Today, it just crashes my FS, help!:[

Some things i did to my FS recently:
-download and install this V-22 hover gauge from flightsim.com
-Install the EHM MD-11
-plugged in my old problematic joystick (removed it but no difference)

[EHM-1883 Matt]

I'm not too technical on this sort of stuff, but if you were given the bsod I'm guessing that your comp might just be packing it in:[

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Maybe you should try removing those things, then try again. Maybe another software component causes this and not FS.

[EHM-0654 Murray]

Really obvious cause of BSODs and random crashing is memory problems... Grab a copy of memtest86+ (google... it's free) and let it do at least a couple of passes. If that says there's nothing wrong, be happy

[EHM-2155 Mariano]

If you plugged an old problematic joystick windows may have installed drivers for it (or even you, manually)... If you have system restore on, try doing a roll back to a date previous to these recent events (Start, programs, accessories, System tools, System restore).

This could save you a FS9 re-install and even a windows install/format if the problems are too serious.

[EHM-1821 Javier]

just tried the system restore, if only it restored lol aka not successfull, it wouldnt restore to any point!

looking at the memtest86+ right now, which one do i download?

[EHM-0654 Murray]

Originally posted by EHM-1821 Javier
just tried the system restore, if only it restored lol aka not successfull, it wouldnt restore to any point!

looking at the memtest86+ right now, which one do i download?

Persnly, I always go with http://www.memtest.org/download/2.01/memtest86+-2.01.iso.zip and burn it to a CD.

[EHM-1821 Javier]

thanks murray, i'll try that tomorrow, meanwhile i found out that it only happens when im actively using FS, eg. flying, but not when its not moving and loading anything at all (leave the plane on the runway for 2 hours straight)

[EHM-2222 Cheuk]

Cheer up, Javier!

[EHM-1821 Javier]

Thanks Cheuk!

Update: did a google search on the error, found something that said that the graphics card might be working too hard, overheating etc., might explain that smell i've been smelling a bit recently, also, just tried lowering the settings in FS, no error popped up for the 2 hours i was having a spin in my A380

[EHM-0654 Murray]

Clean your PC out if you're getting nasty smells Avoid putting a(n unearthed) vacuum cleaner anywhere near it, but a can of air (like a photographers air duster) or a proper air compressor (like my dad has...) helps no end. If you're using compressed air to dust your PC guts, particularly indoors, have a vacuum running nearby to catch some of the airborne dust, but like I say, keep it away from the guts of your PC (they can generate vast static charges when running).

[EHM-1821 Javier]

no idea what you're talking about Murray :]