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Question

Graphics Driver stops responding?

May 10, 2015 8:28AM PDT

Graphics driver crashes every so often and screen goes black momentarily. Message comes up saying "Display driver Intel Graphics Accelerator Drivers for Windows XP(R) stopped responding and has successfully recovered." I have windows 7 with Dell G45/G43 express chipset. Drivers are up to date. Not quite sure what the problem is. Can anyone help?

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Clarification Request
Clarification:
May 10, 2015 8:38AM PDT

It's occurs randomly, when browsing the internet, when idle, etc.

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Clarified
May 10, 2015 8:39AM PDT

Clarified.

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Then it's likely to be our old friend heat.
May 10, 2015 8:42AM PDT

Remember I only have what you share.

Tell your schedule of canned air cleanings. Monthly, the 1st of every month?
Bob

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May 10, 2015 8:45AM PDT

Only when nessecary, just cleaned today.

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has happened before
May 10, 2015 8:46AM PDT

last time the entire case was caked with dust and dirt, this time, next to none.

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Still too slim on details.
May 10, 2015 9:09AM PDT

If 2+ years old, time for new heatsink compound. I know folk want to keep details private. No problem.
Bob

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Me too.
May 10, 2015 8:34AM PDT