Whackster freezes evry 5-10 minutes..PLEASE HELP

[twizted]

Whackster ran through the whole trial just fine. I registered it yesterday afternoon, and now it hasnt worked for more than 10 minutes. I have tried it over 100 times, and same thing everytime. I am running IE on windows XP. I did the thing with the effects tab, didnt make a difference. Doesnt say cant read letters, it just locks up the game after 5-10 minutes and I have to control/alt/delete to even get it shut down. I disabled, firewalls, nortons, updates, pop-up blockers, even the stand-by settings to NEVER. Please help. Thanks...

[BigByrd]

I believe that this program hogs your memory.  I have 2.5 gigs of ram and it still freezes sometimes.  I think it's something the programmers have to fix.

[PogoNutz]

I really don't know if this will help or not, but I had to run mine on Medium speed.  The problem I had was with the higher speeds, I'd get the cripes error.  I don't know that it would help in your case, but didn't see you comment on your speed adjustment.  If nothing else works, ya may want to give it a try.

[BigByrd]

yeah I changed to medium speed, and it works better, but still will hang up occasionally.

[twizted]

Playing on slowest speed to medium. Makes no difference, still shuts down. On the shareware, it played the whole way through without a problem. Im taking it has to be a glitch in the program...or I've just got REALLY bad luck.

[twizted]

I took Bigbyrds advice on the memory issue. I deleted a ton of crap I didnt need, ran registry repair, and so far game is staying on. Will let you know...Thanks!!!

[BigByrd]

I also deleted the program and downloaded a new copy, and so far so good.

[jamez]

good info bigbyrd im going thru all my autos now & see which ones wont run & which is memory hogs

[BigByrd]

I ran that BH Cleaner deal on Badgehelps website that cleaned off all their programs, and start new.  Worked like a charm, and you don't have to get new registration codes.  Computer ran much better after clearing off all those programs.

[PogoNutz]

Memory Hog?

Oh yes, now I remember   ;D

[twizted]

 still not workin.  :-[    bh cleaner didnt help. :-[   hope a new one comes out soon  this has been all day and no luck ran for 35 min once but back to the 5 min thing  :-[ thanks for trying but cant see what else i could do :-[

[Mayhem]

Joe has mentioned that there is indeed a memory leak problem with Whackster .. he working on it now.

[twizted]

Thank you for the info.

[bugsmom]

i cannot get the trial to run- i have closed everything and still says cant find browser- www and ww i would love to finish - they are a pain in my italian butt. guess it is one i will turn grey and finish or have children do :)

[PogoNutz]

i cannot get the trial to run- i have closed everything and still says cant find browser- www and ww i would love to finish - they are a pain in my italian butt. guess it is one i will turn grey and finish or have children do :)

Ahh, children.  Nature's free autos :).  Careful, once they realize that they are really helping out they will start charging you to finish your games ;)

[bugsmom]

nice comeback - love the AD-  giggleing as i type

[PogoNutz]

Mr. Bill,

You seem to be using an odd definition for 'free'. Aren't children the anti-free? Kids have their rewards and all, but they don't seem to fit either of the main definitions of 'free' that I know.

If we divide life into two epochs, BC (before children) and AD (after diaperchanging), one certainly enjoys far greater freedom BC than AD. Getting fed up with one's life and hitchhiking across country is only an option BC--well, for most parents.

During BC, one has to budget for beer and pizza. AD one has to budget for pampers and formula. Three different sizes of shoe each year. Gas money for ferrying kids to lessons and/or practice. Juice boxes and pudding pops. College and money for 'pizza day'. Kids just don't strike me as 'without cost' either.

Is there another definition of 'free' I need to learn?

LOL Bob :D

I had intended to debate you point by point on your post and drag you with me into the farthest reaches of my mind.  Running willy nilly across half formed thoughts, uninspired logic, and fleeting images of the Bay City Rollers belting out "Saturday Night."  The problem is that I am just too totally in awe of your post.  It is well argued and the comparison of life with world history is priceless.  Dare I say it?  Even more so than Garfunkel, this is a perfect piece of art and I salute you  O0

You also seem to have found my greatest strength, all of my definitions are odd. They can't be learned, they are simply a gift of fate :)

[Motley]

Hey, I don't want anyone signing up for 20 years of fatigue just to avoid buying my software.

Sometimes you can have it both with sacrifices.  I kept the kids, your software, and my husband.  I realized I needed the last one to support the first two.

[beanie]

I'm looking forward to the part when I'm old, lost my mind, hair and my ears are twice its size and my daughter takes me in to care for me hehehe-   she is going to be a doctor you know  lol.  I'm trying to brainwash her now since she's only 16 so it will seem to be her idea to care for mama.   No- really kidding aside-  my daughter is truly a blessing to me, I've never felt like anything I do for her has been a sacrifice- its been a privilege.  But, Bob I truly love the way you think and put them into words - you are really, I mean really smart-  I am truly inspired and impressed.

[PogoNutz]

and fleeting images of the Bay City Rollers belting out "Saturday Night." 

S! A! T-U-R! D-A-Y! Night!

I am still  laughing uncontrollably.

Gonna rock it up, roll it up, do it all, have a ball
Saturday night, Saturday night
S-S-S-Saturday niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
S-S-S-Saturday niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
S-S-S-Saturday niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight


;D