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While it generally sounds like a software problem you could always run some diagnostic tests over the Hardware by downloading The Ultimate Boot CD from

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html

If everything passes you could then try one of the Registry cleaners that are available but honestly Games and Windows are not a great mix as more often than not a clean installation of Windows and then the game will damage the OS.

Col

Good point re games, In our house, despite having something like 5 computers for various purposes, we do not permit the kids to load any games on any of them. That is what they have game machines for like GC, PS2, etc... Haven't come across a major game yet that they wanted that wasn't available for the game platforms... often first.

I also wonder if it could be the BIOS settings becuase I am unsure what to set the settings at.

You did not mention your video card (which could be a factor). The following site has the requirements for this game.

http://www.totalbf2.com/game/requirements/

Also, your CPU of 1.8 mHz is just barely inside the limits for the game requirements. And if it is not actually running up to this speed, you will receive the overclocking message you are getting. Might have to upgrade the CPU.

It certainly sounds like a hardware related issue. My first two thoughts would be corrupted video drivers or a bad BIOS setting. Go into the BIOS and set everything to DEFAULT (usually found on the exit page of the BIOS). Take a look for some updated video drivers as well.

I assume that your HHD is a SATA. I have found that several ASUS MB have a problem with some of their MB's Go into BIOS and on the first page you will see the RAID mode setting for the SATA controller, it will most likely be set to RAID change it to NATIVE and your system will start normally. Contact ASUS to see if they can provide a BIOS patch to correct issue.

HEHEHE! Blame it on the games. Open up your system(make sure it isn't powered) and try to rock your DDR. If it moves, remove it and re-install it in the DDR slot.
The video card is usually to blame if it isn't the ram. Try using a DDR3 card with a min of 512mb. This will "free up" the virtual bite and close any background runners(all programs seem to want a shortcut on your desktop and always run).

Another tip, cooling. Running a few extra fans in the processor zone and zone 1 usually allows you to run programs whose min req. is at the max CPU speed.
Regards, David