video loading BSOD

[Fadelity]

Hi, I've seen a lot of threads on google but I couldn't find anything definitive that was helpful.

When i load .avi or .ogg files I get the Blue Screen before my system restarts, this only happens on specific video files so I would assume it's a codec or driver fail though I can't really tell.
I removed the system restart option in My Computer > Advanced to check for the error message but it doesn't indicate any specific error like most other forums have sudgested.

This seems to be a fairly common issue so I'm hoping someone can offer insight

Thanks
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[shadowpr]

When you get the blue screen, you don't see a stop code?

If you do, please post.

I would start by trying to update your video drivers.

If that still doesn't work, try a different video player like vlc or jetaudio.

[Fadelity]

Technical information:

***STOP: 0X0000008E
(0X0000005, 0X008EA000, 0XA95B2C14, 0X00000000

Beginning dump of physical memory

[shadowpr]

Is this xp?

Do you have the latest service pack?

Do you use Trend Micro by chance?

Do you have multiple monitors?

See if these apply: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957319

Do you use WMP to view these files? If so, try a different media player like vlc or jetaudio. See if it happens with them. If that fixes it, then look for a WMP update.

[Fadelity]

I'm using Windows XP Pro SP3, I've never used Trend Micro and I don't have multiple monitors connected. I use WMP for some operations (Usualy Music) but for the bulk of my videos I will usualy use either MPC or VLC depending on file extension

I've already updated my graphics drivers (ATI 8.573) and I'm usualy pretty OCD about system security so I wouldn't put this error down to malware