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problem with random restarting

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by nyequist, 2004/07/21.

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  1. 2004/07/21
    nyequist

    nyequist Inactive Thread Starter

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    I am having a problem with windows xp restarting when ever it feels like it. I send an error report and then it tells me that it is a driver problem. I looking in the device manager and there seems to be nothing wrong. can anybody help?
     
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  2. 2004/07/21
    LDTate

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    Can you copy and post the error here?
     
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  4. 2004/07/21
    JoeHobart

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    Definatly paste what the error reporting thing told you..
    If you want to go a step further, set it up in your recovery options to write a 'Kernel Memory dump' file out, and follow the directions from THIS POST and reply here with the data.
     
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  5. 2004/07/22
    nyequist

    nyequist Inactive Thread Starter

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    Um

    Now when windows restarts it doesnt give me a error reporting option anymore. I dont want to to reinstall windows because I play everquest and dont want to download any of my expansions again. I dont know if the repair console will work. Any suggestions?
     
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    JoeHobart

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    did it write out a dump? can you try following the directions in that other post?
     
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  7. 2004/07/22
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    Disconnect all peripherals and start in Safe Mode. Turn off auto restart. (Control Panel/System/Advanced/Startup and Recovery
    uncheck auto restart) Reboot.

    Run a System File Check with your XP cd.
    Start > Run > cmd
    sfc /scannow

    Begin connecting printers, scanners, etc one at a time, rebooting in between.

    If you get another error during any of this, write it down exactly and post it here.

    Johanna
     
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  8. 2004/07/22
    nyequist

    nyequist Inactive Thread Starter

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    I found out that it is the graphics driver that is causing the system crash. But now what do I do.
     
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    Joe - in case you are wondering, your posts are showing up. Just being ignored for some reason. :eek: :confused:
     
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  10. 2004/07/23
    PeteC

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    Start over - remove the video card through Device Manager, all associated software through Add/Remove Programs, reboot and reinstall according to manufacturer's instructions.

    Worthwhile checking web site for latest drivers.


    Also search the Board for Nvidia .... - others have had driver problems with Nvidia.
     
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  11. 2004/08/02
    nyequist

    nyequist Inactive Thread Starter

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    Fixed

    Sorry for the late reply but I found that if I roll back the driver to the one that came with the card there is not a problem witht the restarting.
     
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  12. 2004/08/02
    PeteC

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    Glad to hear you sorted the problem - thanks for posting back.

    The latest drivers do not always work on your setup - had a similar problem with Matrox - not with restarting, but odd video effects sub Windows on start up.
     
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  13. 2004/08/02
    nyequist

    nyequist Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks

    Thanks everyone for the help.
     
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