I've got a problem that I can't seem to solve. I would really appreciate if anyone could help.
The System: Windows XP Home Edition (2002) Service Pack 2 on a Dell Insprion 9400. Genuine Intel CPU, T2400 at 1.83ghz, 1GB RAM (2 Sticks)
The Problem: A couple days ago, started getting blue screen errors randomly, got it once when I was running a regular maintenance adaware scan. After I re-booted, the computer gets the blue screen stop error on every startup. Now I can only run in Safe Mode (with networking). I received this message, but nothing else (no driver names or other fault messages):
STOP: 0x0000008e (0x00000005, 0x8586931F, 0xF66AE98C, 0x00000000)
I did not change anything, install any hardware or anything of that sort. I just started getting the messages. I've looked in the RAM problem, I removed a stick of RAM at a time, and restarted, but no help. I've run quite a few malware, spyware, and rootkit scans, but no help there. Is this a virus or an actual hardware problem? I can give you HJT logfiles if you'd like.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
The System: Windows XP Home Edition (2002) Service Pack 2 on a Dell Insprion 9400. Genuine Intel CPU, T2400 at 1.83ghz, 1GB RAM (2 Sticks)
The Problem: A couple days ago, started getting blue screen errors randomly, got it once when I was running a regular maintenance adaware scan. After I re-booted, the computer gets the blue screen stop error on every startup. Now I can only run in Safe Mode (with networking). I received this message, but nothing else (no driver names or other fault messages):
STOP: 0x0000008e (0x00000005, 0x8586931F, 0xF66AE98C, 0x00000000)
I did not change anything, install any hardware or anything of that sort. I just started getting the messages. I've looked in the RAM problem, I removed a stick of RAM at a time, and restarted, but no help. I've run quite a few malware, spyware, and rootkit scans, but no help there. Is this a virus or an actual hardware problem? I can give you HJT logfiles if you'd like.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you