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recently every time i use a program that use my gpu( I have optimus technology so it switch when needed etc...) I get the error message " application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware", the internet does not seem to be very helpful about this problem, does anybody know what causes it/how i can fix it ????
thanks for any help,
fintan
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I did replace this RAM, and even though the previous RAM passed all tests for memtest, and the RAM was on the compatibility list for the motherboard, and the RAM worked just fine with several versions of Linux, and Windows XP.
The problem was gone as soon as I replaced the RAM.
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This is 100% the standard (tech jockey) answer. The answer is no this is not the solution. it is one of two problems. Power management, faulty NVidia drivers. Both attribute equal evidence of being the problem through physically observing the log of the crash. please try again.
I found that overclocking my card caused this. Soon as i brought it down to normal no problems.
Hi,
I appreciate all you efforts and time in resolving this issue.
Do let us know the results once you have replaced the RAM on your system. It will help other community members to solve their similar issues.
In addition to that, please feel free to reply, in case you face any other issues with Windows in future. We'll be glad to assist you again.
If you read my previous post, i have had this problem for a long time now. I built a new system, while waiting for parts to arrive, i received memory first, i installed it in the machine, and did not have a problem for a couple days, pulled it back out to build new system, and problem came back. i believe this actually may be a ram problem. I did not have a problem with Linux on the same system, but they do not use memory in the same way. I am going to order some new RAM for this machine again, and see if it cures it.
