Many problems, computer unstable. Need Help

[Nick_krambo]

got a memory_management BSOD. Off to memstest all night...

 

[kimsland]

OK 7 passes and all that, I usually turn off the monitor.

Good night - sleepy heads :zzz:

 

[Nick_krambo]

So ran memtest all night long, 9 complete passes with no errors. Looks like my RAM is probably fine. Whats next?

 

[kimsland]

Can be harddrive itself

For the moment download CCleaner, and do a full Defrag

I think it's slowly getting to an answer, we may need others input too

 

[Nick_krambo]

I ran CCleaner and haven't had success with a defrag yet. Here is a couple more crash dumps from the past little bit while i have been trying this.

 

[kimsland]

Inside the new MinDumps:
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BugCheck 1A, {5001, fffff78000001000, a09e, fffff980068ef201}
Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+1587f )
Followup: MachineOwner

BugCheck A, {153557, 2, 1, fffff80001e93d9b}
Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiUnlinkFreeOrZeroedPage+db )
Followup: MachineOwner

BugCheck 1E, {ffffffffc0000005, fffff80001eb3122, 0, ffffffffffffffff}
Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiComputeFlushRange+292 )
Followup: MachineOwner
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Ok please check your BIOS settings are automatically setting up your CPU (ie no to overclock etc)
Unplug your floppy drive (even the DVD drive) and test again

Confirm your Ram is the right Ram for your system (voltage & speed being the concern)

This error still reports as memory related (even though your tests are ok!)

Possible remove 1 Ram card (just in case)

I suppose another option would be page file
You can turn this setting on and off by right-clicking the Computer icon, clicking the Advanced System Settings link, then clicking the Settings button under Performance. Here's a guide:https://www.techspot.com/guides/72-windows-vista-memory-tweaking/page5.html

 

[Nick_krambo]

From everything I can find, the RAM is good to go for my system, DDR2 800. All bios settings are pretty much set to auto (the defaults). Nothing is overclocked. Disabling cd and floppy drivers didn't prevent crash,( I don't even have a floppy drive.) I turned off the page file and still got a STOP: 0x0000001A memory_management crash. Everything says memory, but i see no problems with it

 

[Nick_krambo]

Got a new BSOD. Identified the wdf01000.sys driver. heres the minidump.

 

[Route44]

Your minidump states that the probable cause is wdf01000.sys and it is blocking the driver NuidFltr.sys from loading prpery.

Both of these are part of Windows OS. I am just wondering if you need to do a repair or a fresh install because you might have corrupted files.

 

[Nick_krambo]

is it possible to just replace the files or am I going to have to wipe the computer? I'm not sure if this is the problem though, because I run 64 bit now and when I had 32 bit vista before this install, i still had problems

 

[Route44]

I always say go with the simplest first. I think whiping a harddrive is the last resort.

 

[Aolish]

Im really surprised no one suggested in doing a complete reinstall of XP. Who knows this could all be due to some sort of software problem happening in his system. I would recommend a full format and complete reinstall. Obviously backup before you do this. If problems still occur then at the very least you know for a fact that it is indeed a hardware fault somewhere in your pc. good luck.

 

[Nick_krambo]

hmm I'm trying to not have to do full clean install. That really is a pain and I'm not sure if it will help.

 

[Nick_krambo]

I still have found no resolution to this issue, but have stumbled upon a greater problem. I reseated the RAM to see if it would help, and now my computer won't even turn on. The motherboard light is on and so is the LAN lights. I put the RAM back to where it was before and checked connections on my graphics card and processor. I have no idea whats wrong now. Is the PSU no good?

 

[Route44]

What is the make of your DDR2 800 RAM?

 

[Nick_krambo]

Patriot Extreme Performance 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)

Model: PDC22G6400LLK

Timing: 4-4-4-12

Voltage: 2.2V

 

[Route44]

Okay, I thought you might have had the Crucial Ballistix because many people are having to return that RAM because of so many experienced failures.

Remind me, have you overclocked or are these timings what the motherboard set your RAM at?

 

[Nick_krambo]

I haven't OC'd them at all. These are what they are supposed to be. My motherboard actually clocks them at 5-5-5

 

[Nick_krambo]

After completely taking my computer apart and cleaning and fixing wires, the computer seems to be running with a lot less BSODs. I still get them here and there but it isn't that much of a problem. I am confused though because something is causing lots of my programs to crash, and none of them are really related. Even windows explorer and superfetch have been failing.

After leaving my computer on for an extended period of time, it will become unresponsive to any mouse or keyboard actions and I will have to manually shutdown. I don't think this is a hardware issue, but it is still possible. What are some tests and other things I can do to attempt to get to the bottom of this?

 

[kimsland]

Disabling cd and floppy drivers didn't prevent crash,( I don't even have a floppy drive.)

Just on this, have you also disabled floppy in CMOS too?

Also, I was thinking is your Video memory in bios set to high, I had a report once that said try putting the Bios Video memory to 64Meg (or lower) and allow Windows to automatically adjust to your actual Video memory.
By the way, what is your Video card memory anyway?

 

[Nick_krambo]

I actually haven't ever disabled floppy anywhere. I have never really thought about it.
Would that be done in bios?

Video card memory is 256 mb

 

[kimsland]

Yes in Bios (cmos settings)

Disable Floppy Drive
Set Video Memory to 64Meg

Save and Exit

 

[Nick_krambo]

OK I'll do that and see how my computer fares. Will my gaming graphics take a serious hit while the card is clocked like that?

 

[kimsland]

Windows will re-adjust to the correct setting (won't affect it)
But do it !

 

[labateca]

It is likely to be a problem of excessive temperature processor