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sionmaisley · sionmaisley #1 (**permalink**)

12-14-2008, 05:23 PM

so ive installed windows xp on my brand new Imac and it runs fine however certain processes like running a game or playing a dvd (this does it every time after a while) Cause the mac to freeze and start making a noise like a drill. I am a new mac user and I have no idea why it does this, can anyone explain?

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chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

12-14-2008, 09:43 PM

The freezing may be due to an inadequate graphics driver. Try updating the video drivers from the manufacturer's web site. IOW, if your graphics card is by ATI, go to their web site and download\install the latest drivers they have for XP that will work with that particular chipset.

As for the noise, it may be the DVD drive?

Regards.

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sionmaisley #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 14, 2008 Location: Manchester guys! Posts: 1 Mac Specs: 3.06ghz processor, 1tb physical memory, 4gb ram, 24 inch Imac	12-14-2008, 05:23 PM so ive installed windows xp on my brand new Imac and it runs fine however certain processes like running a game or playing a dvd (this does it every time after a while) Cause the mac to freeze and start making a noise like a drill. I am a new mac user and I have no idea why it does this, can anyone explain? Thanks
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,973 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	12-14-2008, 09:43 PM The freezing may be due to an inadequate graphics driver. Try updating the video drivers from the manufacturer's web site. IOW, if your graphics card is by ATI, go to their web site and download\install the latest drivers they have for XP that will work with that particular chipset. As for the noise, it may be the DVD drive? Regards.
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