Tired of this crap....

[red '00]

Alright.

I consider myself fairly computer-handy, but this problem I have been having for months now I just can't figure out. I've looked around many times for answers, and have always come up empty handed or found sketchy downloads that apparently "fix it". So, I'm posting it here in hopes some of you extremely tech-smart guys can help me out.

My problem is, my computer continually crashes at random times, followed by a blue screen. I've often heard this referred to as the very cheesy moniker "the blue screen of death". It's annoying, happens at least twice a day, a most importantly will shut down my computer without giving it proper chance to save anything that may have changed since the last time I was on it. It's clearly a problem with the registery or something...

So, just HOW do I get rid of this for good?

(Not sure if this has anything at all to do with it, but my hardrive is over 80% free space.)

[InTheSlot]

In order for anyone to give you any help whatsoever, you'll have to tell us what the blue screen say when it crashes. Plus, what kind of computer you have, specifically the hardware. HardDrive type? Motherboard type? Processor manufacturer, model and speed? Amount of Ram? Etc...

[Cheese]

also...if you look up 1/2 an inch youll see the OFFOICIAL CP Computer help thread...answers may already be there...and if not thats where you post.

[Buff]

What is your operating system? I'm going to guess that it is Windows 98. If so, run the Windows Updates if you haven't already done so. There is a patch that may help.

I'd also recommend that you make a limit as to what starts up when your computer starts up. Windows 98 is bad for memory leak, with too many programs running in the background you use up too much memory and after a certain point, Windows will fault and go to the BSOD.

[Fire]

Originally posted by red '00@Aug 28 2005, 05:20 AM


So, just HOW do I get rid of this for good?

To get rid of it for good then the best way is to format and re-install Windows.

[atb]

From the times I've had random crashes, it has either been caused by my RAM, power supply or hard drive. An easy way to test if you have a RAM issue is to use memtest386. Here's the link to the program + instructions.

http://www.memtest86.com/

[FireInTheHole]

Have you ever added memory (RAM) to your system? I've seen bad RAM do that.

[photon]

I've also seen heat do it. Try running with the side of the case off and a fan point into it (if possible) to see if it changes its behaviour.

[calculoso]

Make sure all your drivers are valid for the hardware in your system. Other than the RAM or system board issues described by others, the most common one I've seen is a driver failure. Usually these would happen on startup, but not always.

[Devils'Advocate]

Originally posted by photon@Aug 28 2005, 09:21 AM
I've also seen heat do it. Try running with the side of the case off and a fan point into it (if possible) to see if it changes its behaviour.

That's what was doing it on my previous computer. The CPU fan fried.... so whenever I was over-taxing the CPU, it would give me the BSoD.

However, I've found the ultimate solution to the BSoD problem and bought a Mac.

[Shawnski]

Originally posted by red '00@Aug 28 2005, 05:20 AM
My problem is, my computer continually crashes at random times, followed by a blue screen. I've often heard this referred to as the very cheesy moniker "the blue screen of death".

Dude, time to upgrade from Windows '95...

[Flames_Gimp]

re-format and install winxp

[Hack&Lube]

You've provided way too little information for any of us to help you unfortunately. And I don't see why the registry would have anything to do with it. It's not a by word to just throw out there.

If you are getting bluescreens, it looks like you are still on the 9x platform. Go over to WinXP.

[arsenal]

one of the major causes of BSOD's is one program over-writing the memory that a seperate program is using. So basically, its like 2 vehicles going to the same spot at the same time. You get a crash. There are numerous causes for this. It could be RAM, could be a virus, could be bad drivers, etc.

This is a huge problem with windows 9x. It is not as much of a problem with windows NT or windows 2000. I have not experienced a BSOD with windows xp.

The way windows XP works, is it will not allow a program to overwrite the memory that another program is using.

[ricosuave]

are you overclocking anything?

[red '00]

Well first, I didn't notice the computer help thread, sorry about that.

I'm running Windows XP Home Edition with (taking off front of my computer...) a 900 MHz Intel Celeron Processer and a 40 GB "Ultra DMA" hardrive. And I believe this is explains the amount of RAM on the front... "128 MB SyncDARM".

When it happens, it says something along the lines of "System shut down to prevent serious damage ect ect", some error codes and some "NOT_EQUAL_OR LESS" nonsence. Not 100% sure, I would have to write it all down next time it happens.

I've never added RAM to my computer.

"Make sure all your drivers are valid for the hardware in your system" - How might I go about doing that? Thinking back on that damn blue screen I seem to remember the word "drivers" somewhere in there...

Thanks for the responses.

[red '00]

"0x0000000A IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" Is the error message I get.

[FireInTheHole]

Did you upgrade your computer to XP Home from Win98 or ME? Check out this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...b;en-us;Q311564

If that doesn't help, paste your error message into Google and see what comes up - I got quite a few hits.

[red '00]

My computer came with Windows XP. I have all the required updates ect installed as far as I'm aware.

[arsenal]

I found this link, it might be able to help you. You have to scroll to about the bottom before you see the answers.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Networking...Q_21066850.html