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Windows XP: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?!
- 8/14/09 11:40 AM
Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and ot
by FaithBrowning - 8/7/09 8:39 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Most likely there is a problem with your hard drive. If it is not the hard drive you probably need drivers to some other hardware.
Check Motherboard
by Luis C. Sanchez - 8/7/09 8:57 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Those are the symptoms of a defective motherboard, if you are using windows xp it is a sign of at least three year old machine, check your motherboard look for capacitors around the cpu, they have to look like mini can, in perfect shape, if you see them like blossoms ready to open, they are dead.
Cheers.
What is the error message on your BSOD?
by alswilling - 8/7/09 9:51 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
A blue screen doesn't always have the same message. Lots of people get a blue screen, they know from what they've been told that it's the "blue screen of death," but don't realize that the message that is displayed on that blue screen is important in diagnosing the reason for the blue screen in the first place.
What exactly does is the error message?
Without knowing that, it is obviously not a software issue, since you formatted the HD and reinstalled the operating system.
Again, without knowing what the error message says, it sounds as though you are overheating or have a hardware issue, maybe even a power supply that's about to bite the dust. If it is overheating, then your computer is probably in dire need of cleaning. If it's clean inside, then it is probably a hardware issue. A common problem that I've seen is a failing power supply.
Without knowing what the error message says, any response to this question is really just a shot in the dark.
Possibly hardware problems
by Joshua Kwoon - 8/7/09 9:52 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
After you reinstalled Windows XP, did you reinstall drivers for your hardware? Not doing so will cause the OS no be unable to use your hardware in your PC, thus causing problems.
Also, make sure your BIOS is updated. An obsolete BIOS version can cause a lot of problems.
Recently, I've formatted and reinstalled Windows XP on my laptop. Luckily, I backed up my documents and media files and made a list of software and bookmarks. My PC came with a disc that included the drivers needed for the computer to run properly. If your PC came with a similar disc, use it.
As for the grayed out standby button, I've experienced it too, but after customizing my power settings back to how I liked it, it was reactivated.
Something part must be out of date
by mpwaren - 8/7/09 10:05 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Some microchip some times have a live span .(even they write long life warranty). This probabbly caused by electricity (ex : from your laptop battery,or power supply) . This microchip need stabilize electric current. Some parts on your computer which windows need to check when they start to boot could be failed. Did you see when windows start to boot in safe mode ? They load some basic hardware drivers under DOS. If some of this basic driver can not syncronize so windows will be trouble some. I suggest you need to know well your hardware (ex: year manufactured, economical years and brand name).
Good luck
Hardware or Software
by happy4nanna - 8/7/09 10:22 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi. I think you might have hardware problem rather then Software. Try formatting and reinstalling again and do anti-virus and software updates. If the problem persists then i would be taking computer to a repairer. How old is your computer, you didnt say. I had this problem and it turned out to be a hardware problem. Plus the power to the house was unstable and it required getting a power person out to check and do necessary repairs. If you live near salt water then salt gets into the air and it can corrupt phone sockets and power sockets in your house. I then formatted and re-installed the os..anti-virus and did the updates..no more problems. It did have me questioning my sanity tho. I hope this helps.
One Solution
by ashrafaliek - 8/7/09 10:54 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have encountered the same problem. The reason in my case was because the RAM was faulty. You can try changing the RAM temporarily with one of your friends and check if you get the errors to verify the problem before investing on new hardware.
Frequent BSOD's probably caused by failing hardware.
by mustangj36 - 8/7/09 11:28 PM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If you started getting BSOD's right after a reinstall of XP, the most likely cause is a hardware issue. First things to check and test would be the memory modules and hard drive. Do a web search for Memtest, download it and run the full test on the memory modules. On the hard drive, first do an error test using the Windows tool. If it comes up clean, do a S.M.A.R.T. test if the drive is so enabled.
If both of these check out OK, the next time you get a BSOD write down everything you see on the screen such as the error # then do a search for that on the MS support website.
check your CMOS battery
by GENE8 - 8/8/09 12:01 AM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
You did not mention what the error message on your BSOD screen saids. So it would be hard for me to tell actually what is causing you to get these BSODs. But since you were able to get back into Windows after reinstalling means that you probably don't have a problem with your RAM or video card. It looks like you probably have a CMOS battery that's dying and it is causing your ACPI system to fail. That may explain the BSODs that you're getting. It may also explain why your standby button is grayed out and you can't restart from the screen. Check the clock that's running in your system tray. If the time is not right and it does not stay the same when you reset it, then that confirms that the CMOS battery is dying and you need to replace it.
YES!! Try replacing the CMOS battery on your motherboard
by paulj1x - 8/14/09 10:37 PM In reply to: check your CMOS battery by GENE8The only time I've had BSODs from XP has been from the CMOS battery dying. This has happened to me on two different computers.
You say that it's happening more and more often, this fits this failure mode. Spend the $2 and change the battery and let us know.
Paul
Check the hardware
by dolorous - 8/8/09 12:18 AM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Good day, sorry about my english.
Your problem can begin from your hardware,
memory- 80% of BSODs is from phisical memory errors. this possibility can block hibernate, be couse all system place in the phisical memory
We Really Need More Information
by High Desert Charlie - 8/8/09 12:33 AM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Bob,
Congratulations on your efforts to reload XP on your computer. Your BSOD problems sound a lot like a failing Hard Disk Drive, but you can't be sure until A) Try a different Hard Drive or B) Get more information about what the Blue Screen is telling you. There are literally thousands of reasons you may get the dreaded Blue Screen but they aren't always easy to determine.
Have you tried booting into the Safe Mode? Sometimes drivers can cause your Blue Screen and starting in the Safe Mode with minimal drivers may allow you to get in far enough to view the System Log. For computers that boot normally before the Blue Screen, the System Log is a valuable tool to help you diagnose BSOD problems.
If you have a fresh installation of XP Pro and you're having problems with basic Windows system functions like standby, and more BSODs, your system probably didn't install properly. This is most often caused by a failing hard disk drive. If you have access to a different hard drive (any known working hard drive) you could try reloading the system on that to see if you're still getting the same results. I'd bet you won't.
You may also like to check your device drivers and make sure they're all working properly.
Please keep the thread alive so we can all see your results.
Good Luck!!!
Try cleaning the PC
by Sharpapotheosis - 8/8/09 1:28 AM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
The BSOD is often caused by the system overheating and generating errors. The overheating is often caused by a buildup of dust inside the PC case. Try cleaning this out. If the problem persists, re-apply thermal grease to the CPU. AFTER that, you may want to re-install XP as it sounds like your installation is faulty (possibly because of the instability caused by overheating.)
To check CPU temperatures, you can use such programs as Core Temp (http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/). >60 degrees Celsius is getting towards problematic. You could use OCCT (http://www.ocbase.com/perestroika_en/index.php?Download) to check stability.
Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and othe
by PaulineMiles - 8/8/09 2:09 AM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
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Reinstalled Windows XP BSOD problems
by R1ch - 8/8/09 2:35 AM In reply to: Reinstalled Windows XP, but I'm still getting BSODs and other troubles?! by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Bob
The first thing I would check is your RAM, if you are able to replace even just 1 chip, assuming you have more than 2, if not try replacing just the one. But remove all the RAM dont leave any old RAM in the motherboard. If you have re-installed the OS that is the first thing to check especially that you were having the same issues before and after the re-install. If you replace that and you still having issues then you have a driver problem, download the latest drivers for your system, most manufacturers have the latest downloads on thier sites, update everything from flashing the BIOS, but be very careful to use the correct update else you could render your machine useless, then upgrade everything else that you can.Also download all MS updates from the updates page.
That normally fixes BSOD, hope this helps.
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