BSOD. corrupt files, need help

[32drew]

I cant get too detailed since it has crashed the past few times ive tried to post.

repeated BSOD

several files too corrupt to run normally

I have cleaned it and defragged


Dell dimension dxp061
intel core 2
6600 @ 2.40GHz
2.39 GHz 3.00 GB RAM


I am attaching the first and last minidumps since it crashes if i try to zip

please help, i know this is limited info


THANKS

it crashed as i posted that one, luckily i got it off in time, i can try to upload more minidumps if needed and i can provide with any additional info you might need

 

[kimsland]

BugCheck 1000008E, {c0000005, 8054b10d, aabdac08, 0}
Probably caused by : Pool_Corruption
PROCESS_NAME: iexplore.exe

BugCheck 1000008E, {c0000005, 8054bfd2, b13108e0, 0}
Probably caused by : SYMEVENT.SYS
PROCESS_NAME: lsass.exe

System crash caused by Symantec AV (SYMEvent.sys)
You can navigate to Symantec and update this system file, by going h e r e

But if it were me, I'd un-install the troublesome Norton and install the free Avira Antivirus, instead

 

[32drew]

Thank you. I updated the file
Would that problem also cause several other programs to be corrupt?
Such as itunes and world of warcraft? norton was corrupt when i attempted a virus scan earlier as well

 

[kimsland]

I'd say Norton can cause the entire of Windows; every program (including itself) and Internet access, to be corrupted.
Note: this usually only happens under Virus infection (How strange is that!)

I may be a tad bias, but I'd remove it asap.

 

[32drew]

it just crashed again
im attaching two more minidumps for another look over while i delete norton I just renewed it too..o well

 

[kimsland]

I'm not looking at them (how rude I know )

By the way, you un-install Norton, not exactly delete
It's probably in a few areas in Add\Remove programs

Once Norton is un-installed
Please then Restart
Then run the Norton Removal Tool, from h e r e
Then Restart

At that stage, I would like to recommend using Avira (free) Antivirus

Download; Install; Update; and run a full scan

Please reply once complete

By the way have a look at:

UPDATED 8-step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Preliminary Removal Instructions

 

[32drew]

I meant uninstall, but i did exactly as you said and had no crashes during the process so it seems to have helped. If anything else happens ill be back of course

Thanks for everything

 

[kimsland]

Thanks for the update :grinthumb

 

[32drew]

Aww, got another bsod (attached minidump) I'm also getting a lot of errors. I can do more things without it crashing now though

 

[kimsland]

BugCheck 4E, {99, 8d961, 1, 0}
Probably caused by : memory_corruption
PROCESS_NAME: Installer.exe

Installer.exe: Adware.W32.GoGoTools

By the way have a look at:

UPDATED 8-step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Preliminary Removal Instructions

 

[32drew]

Just formatted my hard drive and reinstalled xp, still having bsods so it has to be a hardware issue. is there an easy way to tell whether its ram or hard drive?

 

[kimsland]

Please run Memtest on your Ram

Please run a Drive Diagnostics on your HardDrive