Computer crashing with (too quick to read) message -- What to do?

[barryward12345]

I have purchased a copy of IL-2 Sturmovic and applied 2 patches. My problem is that, when running this programme only , after a short time my computer crashes and re-boots. Before it reboots an error message comes onto the screen -- but disappears before I can get a chance to read what it says. Pressing "pause" at this point does not stop the rebooting process, pressing "Print screen" does not help because the clipboard is cleared when the machine reboots.Anybody got any idea as to what I can do to get to be able to read this error screen to try to get an idea what the problem is?Thanks BarryAMD XP2400Geforce 4 TI4200 vidWindowsXP

[Guest SoarPics]

Hi Barry,Download FSScreen (should be here in the library). It will save the screenshot to whatever folder you direct it to.Greg

[Emile]

Hello,Did you look at the "event log"? Start/control panel/administrative tools/ event viewer/ application or SystemThere I did find some good information ...from time to time Hope it helps

[Guest ccgr]

if it's a blue screen you can disable the system from rebooting by right clicking my computer, left click on properties go to advanced and then click on startup and recovery, disable the reboot and you'll at least have a glance at your BSOD where you can google the error message. good luck!