Windows XP Crashes often

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Hi All

I have an urgent need for some expert help. MY computer crashes from time to time, some times right after it has been started, other times after been playing or surfing for some time.

This problem has been around for almost 1½ years, and I have tried to reinstall the computer many times, unplugged USB devices, printers. Uninstalled software and others. I Need Your Help.

The last 6 STOP Errors that I got are:
0x0000000a (0x00000000, 0x000000ff, 0x00000001, 0x805330e8 (4-4-2005)
0x10000050 (0x8b18458b, 0x00000000, 0xf8452253, 0x00000000 (21-3-2005)
0x1000008e (0xc0000005, 0x8053ac37, 0xf59e7858, 0x00000000) (20-3-2005)
0x1000007f (0x00000008, 0x80042000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000 (15-3-2005)
0x0000000a (0x00000023, 0x000000ff, 0x00000000, 0x80533e22 (15-3-2005)
0x10000050 (0xffffff8c, 0x00000000, 0x804efffb, 0x00000000 (11-3-2005)

As you can see it is not the same error message each time.

Please give me some advice.

My computer is a P4-2600mhz, 512mb FSB800mhz, P4V800 motherboard, Geforce4-256MB GFX.

Running Windows XP with SP2 and fully updated using Windows Update.

Regards Tim Gjerlufsen
 
Hello and welcome to Techspot.

First I suggest that you download and run Memtest86+ from www.memtest.org

Let it run for at least seven passes. If you don`t have a floppy drive there is an iso version that you can burn to cd and then boot from that.

Also what psu do you have?

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:
 
Also check if there is a newer BIOS for your mobo, but memory is the most likely candidate.
Disconnect the PC from the mains first.
Then take the memory out and use an eraser to clean the contacts on both sides. Blow off the eraser-remnants before you put it back in.
Try it in different slots if the mobo allows for that.
 
Hi All

about the memtest - I have allready done that - ran the extended test for more that 8 full cycles without any errors.

The PSU is a 300W CODEGEN, model 300x if that can help any of you.

Regards Tim
 
I think it`s most probable that your 300w psu is not powerful enough for your system.

I would suggest a 400 to 450 watt psu of good quality such as enermax or Thermaltake etc.

Take a look HERE for advice on psu`s.

Regards Howard :grinthumb
 
I would have to agree, but since your profile isn't filled out I don't know how much draw your components are taking. Try filling that out in your User CP so we can help you quicker in the future.

BTW
:wave:Welcome to TechSpot:wave:
 
Why does my computer not crash during Memtest (DOS)

Hi all

Okay maybe my PSU is too small for the computer (Is was a bundled computer).

But I wonder why the computer doesn't crash if I run the memtest (in DOS mode). The last time it ran for more than 16 hours without any problems. No memory failures or system crashes. Are the PSU load the same running in DOS mode as in "Full" Windows mode with devices and GFX?

Maybe I should let the computer run a longer memory test.


Regards Tim


Cpc2004 canm you please paste the solutions for the link - please :)
 
Easy test to see if it's the PSU...

Remove all cards except the video card, remove all CDROM and floppy drives (just unplug the power cables from them), and unplug any systems fans (not the CPU fan!) and boot your system. If it's the PSU that's causing your crashes, it shouldn't crash now that all those devices aren't drawling any current.
 
try removing peripherals first

In the past, I have found odd crashes and freezes can sometimes be traced to a faulty component, such as a CD/DVD drive. I recommend removing every possible peripheral and running extended tests after restoring each one by one. I would remind you that if you remove all peripherals and find everything works, you might conclude the problem is the power supply, replace that only to find the problem is still there when you reconnect everything.....

First things first may be better
 
gjerlufsen said:
Hi all

Okay maybe my PSU is too small for the computer (Is was a bundled computer).

But I wonder why the computer doesn't crash if I run the memtest (in DOS mode). The last time it ran for more than 16 hours without any problems. No memory failures or system crashes. Are the PSU load the same running in DOS mode as in "Full" Windows mode with devices and GFX?

Maybe I should let the computer run a longer memory test.


Regards Tim


Cpc2004 canm you please paste the solutions for the link - please :)
Click to expand...
Some faulty ram can pass memtest. If memtest reports error, the RAM is faulty. If memtest does not report errors, it does not mean that your RAM is in a good shape.
 
0x1000007F 0x00000008 0x80042000 0x00000000 0x00000000

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I received STOP 0x1000007F 0x00000008 0x80042000 0x00000000 0x00000000 repeatedly for two weeks straight on two identical production systems. I swapped and tested every single component, and the STOP error persisted. It was when I finally narrowed down the problem to the motherboard that I discovered the culprit: Readtek HD Audio (and the nVidia GeForce 7900GT).

The Abit AW8-MAX motherboards use a PCI-Express card to utilize the Realtek High Definition Audio; which works fine when a VGA Compatible display adapter driver is used. However, the v1.15 driver that came on the CD-ROM did not seem to work well when the nVidia GeForce 7900GT was installed using driver versions 83.91 WHQL, 84.21 WHQL, and 84.43 Beta.

I went to Realtek and downloaded the latest HD Audio drivers, and now all is well. Here's the link: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...s=2004061&Software=True&title=HD Audio CODECs

Hopefully this helps you avoid days of troubleshooting.
 
Hi Olincoles,

Thanks for sharing your experience. After adding your information, my latest record for system crash bugcheck code 7F with 00000008 80042000 00000000 00000000

5 m/b
2 vid
4 ram
1 CPU
5 sw
1 BIOS upgrade
16 Total

The conclusion: sw problem is 5/16 (ie 32.75%) and hw problem is 9/16 (67.25%).
 
Not so fast:

Despite two days of testing for stability, my customer has called me back today to inform me of BSOD errors. I have ordered a new motherboard, just to make certain. We will know very soon.
 
Hi Olincoles,

Probably the crashes have multiple culprit. Realtek card driver is one of them. Open a new post and attach the latest minidumps here. Maybe we have some suggestion to the problem.
 
Hi,

Both dumps are crashed at nVidia Display Card Driver and your version is almost the latest. Maybe it is unstable and have software problem. Install nVidia Display Card Driver version 78.xx and it is a stable version.

Mini042406-01.dmp BugCheck 10000050, {e6012b60, 0, bfaf5e39, 2}
Owning Process 89f7b548 Image: FEAR.exe
Probably caused by : nv4_disp.dll ( nv4_disp+121e39 )

Mini042506-01.dmp BugCheck 1000008E, {c0000005, bfa7388d, 8ec5cb88, 0}
Owning Process 889a74f8 Image: Fable.exe
Probably caused by : nv4_disp.dll ( nv4_disp+9f88d )
 
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