Games all jerky??

In_for_a_Bargain

I had to do a factory reset on my laptop last weekend and ever since any games I go on (facebook especially) are all jerky and I am finiding some hard to even play at all. Is there anything I can do or is it just likely to be the games themselves?

free4440273

might be the screen resolution/ needs adjusting/ or updated graphics drivers ?

In_for_a_Bargain

Is that easy to do cos I am not very good with the technical side of computers?

spakkker

Have you installed/updated flash??

In_for_a_Bargain

Oooh thanks spakkker not sure if that is back on, will check for that one first

spannerzone

Do a Windows Update and that might list hardware (like graphics) that could be updated to newer version. If using XP then you do a windows update and choose the 'custom' option, this shows any non essential but potentially useful updates including hardware drivers.

Otherwise list the make and model and maybe we can see what might need updating. It's quite possible the graphics need a driver update.

In_for_a_Bargain

Will try the above thanks and the make etc is Acer Aspire 5536

spannerzone

If Windows update and the flash update doesn't help then maybe try downloading and installing a driver listed for your machine on Acer support site

http://support.acer.com/us/en/default.aspx - you can choose your model and download the drivers if required.....note there are two versions, Aspire 5536 and 5536G

In_for_a_Bargain

What would it come under on the list of drivers cos there isn't just graphics driver there?

Dave_C_2

Another couple of things to look at:

Your graphics acceleration may have been switched off/reduced. Try methods 1 and 2 in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/191660

On my compaq laptop there is an option in the power savings option that reduces the graphics acceleration when on battery power. It's a long shot but ensure that you have full acceleration on mains power. (I can't get at my lappy at the minute so I have to be vague)

Perhaps an Acer user can help.

spannerzone

In_for_a_Bargain wrote: »

What would it come under on the list of drivers cos there isn't just graphics driver there?

On the 5536 I think you want to download then install:
Choose your operating system (I'm guessing it's Vista Home Premium x32bit)

VGA Driver ATI8.632.0. 108.0 MB 10/23/2009

It's not up to date but at least is a good stating point to hopefully get a correct VGA graphics driver working.

Also on your laptop you can check for hardware that isn't correctly setup by looking at Device Manager and seeing if any items have exclamation marks <info here>