Need software!

[yoco]

So since I couldn't solve my problem I decided that I will format my PC with fresh XP install. So I did that yesterday only to find out my problem didn't go away, which probably tells me that this has to do with hardware.

[desodorante]

So since I couldn't solve my problem I decided that I will format my PC with fresh XP install. So I did that yesterday only to find out my problem didn't go away, which probably tells me that this has to do with hardware.

I re-suggest you to:
-Check the CPU and GPU temperatures
-Run Memtest86/Memtest86+ or any other low level RAM testing program (forget about Windows programs)
-Run HDD Regenerator or any other low level HDD testing program
-Check for any loose/broken cables/cards (I once had my video card sort of "hanging" and my PC went bananas!)
-Check for blown capacitors or any suspicious looking component (bloated capacitors, burnt resistors, etc)
-Remove unnecesary hardware: If available, switch from installed cards to on board cards or backwards to include the video card in your test.
-Observe the PSU voltages in your BIOS for a while, check if any of the voltages go too low or too high.
-Change the PSU (updates in the BIOS may not reflect the peaks due to the update speed)

If none of the above works, I will call it a defective motherboard.
Good luck

[yoco]

What about Network Card? Is it possible it could be the cause? The reason I'm asking is cuz everytime in dump file the reason for crash is wanarp.sys.

[anon]

If you want to be sure, remove your current network card (disable it via BIOS if it's on-board), and use a different one. They aren't very expensive, in case you don't have one at hand.

[yoco]

Hey guys! I good friend of mine has a really old PC. I'm not sure, but maybe I'll have to format it and install fresh windows. I just wanna ask one question. I'm pretty sure the graphic card is integrated, so do I need to install drivers for it as well?

[mbongo]

Generic ones to start up windows are integrated in any win install and are usable for integrated graphics as well. But to work properly you will have to update them after the first proper windows start.

gl mbongo

[anon]

I'm pretty sure the graphic card is integrated, so do I need to install drivers for it as well?

Of course you do.

[x1lla]

Do you have a on board GPU or a separate one ? I had the same problem on nvidia GTX 8800. Try switching to your on-board GPU for testing purpose and see if it still crashes.

[yoco]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean?! My video card is an old GeForce 6600 256 MB (agp).

[anon]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean?! My video card is an old GeForce 6600 256 MB (agp).

On-board means it's integrated to your motherboard. A separate one is the opposite, i.e. you can take it out if you want and upgrade to a newer card.

[yoco]

In that case I have separate one.

[anon]

And I also have a separate one... on an AGP slot, which was the best around 2005.

[puddle]

Its your hardware problem (coz you have formated).
So forget your software thing.

Now check your RAM. get your friends RAM and try that in your PC. It must have got old.
Or you fan must not be cooling your PC enough. So your CPU will get automatically be restarted due to heating security. [CHECK YOUR FAN]

Most probable these 2 will be the problem.. If it still doesn't work then call a tech..
But first try the methods I wrote..
Cheers..

[yoco]

I have annoying problem. I have two 80GB HDDs and two external USB HDDs. One is 160 GB, i have my music on it, and the other is 1TB. Every few months I make a backup of my music onto 1TB HDD. I tried yesterday and every time while doing backup my PC freezes. The only thing I can do is manual restart. I noticed this also happens a lot lately when I try to copy large amount of data (more than 4GB) on my USB key. What I'd like to know is what's causing this freezes. Anyone knows any software that would make records on whats happening on my PC while making these backups and copying other files?

[n4overclock]

try safe mode first

then if the problems doesn't go you gotta identify if the problem is os related or hardware related to do so try reproducing the problem on a live os distribution like linux or the live mini xp (you can get it by downloading hiren's boot cd)