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Weird situation

Weird situation

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iShotoxCrysis
Junior Member
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01-23-2021, 01:32 AM
#1
I'm working on repairing my brother's computer. It doesn't function properly at his residence and fails to launch any of his games. The application attempts to start but halts abruptly. No error alerts appear. Most occurrences result in a black screen. I've reinstalled Windows 11 and updated the graphics drivers, but the issue persists. The display driver uninstaller resolves the problem at my place, allowing all his games to load. He suspects Wi-Fi connectivity issues, though the rest of the house remains online. It seems the power supply might be insufficient or faulty. A previous city inspector reported a power-related problem, and they replaced all components. I've asked him to try a different outlet, but he refuses to do so.
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iShotoxCrysis
01-23-2021, 01:32 AM #1

I'm working on repairing my brother's computer. It doesn't function properly at his residence and fails to launch any of his games. The application attempts to start but halts abruptly. No error alerts appear. Most occurrences result in a black screen. I've reinstalled Windows 11 and updated the graphics drivers, but the issue persists. The display driver uninstaller resolves the problem at my place, allowing all his games to load. He suspects Wi-Fi connectivity issues, though the rest of the house remains online. It seems the power supply might be insufficient or faulty. A previous city inspector reported a power-related problem, and they replaced all components. I've asked him to try a different outlet, but he refuses to do so.

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Fred10244
Posting Freak
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01-23-2021, 09:38 AM
#2
It works perfectly at my house
That is a basic place to start if he is not willing to even try that then not much you can do to help him.
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Fred10244
01-23-2021, 09:38 AM #2

It works perfectly at my house
That is a basic place to start if he is not willing to even try that then not much you can do to help him.

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Glqbal
Member
173
01-23-2021, 10:07 AM
#3
@Zerk2012's assessment is accurate. It looks like the issue has been resolved. I've faced a similar scenario before. In my experience, switching to a different PSU that's less affected by power outlet problems helped. One room with two outlets on the same circuit worked fine there. Consider asking your brother to try using an extension cord from another location to test the outcome.
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Glqbal
01-23-2021, 10:07 AM #3

@Zerk2012's assessment is accurate. It looks like the issue has been resolved. I've faced a similar scenario before. In my experience, switching to a different PSU that's less affected by power outlet problems helped. One room with two outlets on the same circuit worked fine there. Consider asking your brother to try using an extension cord from another location to test the outcome.

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JuLIi_TV
Junior Member
28
01-31-2021, 04:45 AM
#4
I suppose we'll find out what occurs next
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JuLIi_TV
01-31-2021, 04:45 AM #4

I suppose we'll find out what occurs next

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ignapro150
Junior Member
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02-01-2021, 11:29 AM
#5
Spend a few bucks on a $10 outlet tester like this:
https://www.officedepot.com/a/produ...=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds
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ignapro150
02-01-2021, 11:29 AM #5

Spend a few bucks on a $10 outlet tester like this:
https://www.officedepot.com/a/produ...=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds

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Robotic_Slap
Member
134
02-01-2021, 06:11 PM
#6
Also consider picking up a UPS, as they can assist during inconsistent or noisy power situations at your home.
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Robotic_Slap
02-01-2021, 06:11 PM #6

Also consider picking up a UPS, as they can assist during inconsistent or noisy power situations at your home.

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Maj_Yolo
Member
66
02-05-2021, 09:03 PM
#7
he ultimately chose to pay attention and realized it was the source of relief
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Maj_Yolo
02-05-2021, 09:03 PM #7

he ultimately chose to pay attention and realized it was the source of relief

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yalex27
Senior Member
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02-06-2021, 05:47 AM
#8
Great to hear the mystery (several identified) has been resolved. Well done.
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yalex27
02-06-2021, 05:47 AM #8

Great to hear the mystery (several identified) has been resolved. Well done.