whats wrong xp crashing

[Commander Zero]

i just built a new computer, with all new parts, and i ran a diagnostic to see for any broken parts. all parts are new, and i have a fresh install of win XP pro with SP2. it keeps on chrashing and hanging. like when i was installing windows xp, the thing just started to hang, then froze. i had to turn the computer off a few times. then when i got it installed, it started to crash.
as first i got stop messages 0x50, 0x52, 0x40, 0x42 and 0x30. i tried anoter intsallof windows and now the stops are away. but i still have this one crashing problem. i have a fujistu widescreen monitor, and when it crashes, it says in japanese "mode not supported read manual". what is the trick to this?
and could someone tell me what the stop error are?

[carlmccut]

I had a similar problem. Check and ensure that there are no fingerprints or dirt on the CD. I had this happen to me and that was the problem. CAREFULLY CLEAN THE CD!!! You don't want to scratch it. No solvents!!!!!

Next: Reformat the hard drive and reinstall XP. If your are using third party drivers be sure to press F6 when told to and follow directions. The system should not hang up during the install of XP. If it does you may get corrupted files and cause all types of problems.

If this does not work you may have a bad hard drive. try the first and post back what happens.


Also list your components.

To find out if your HDD is ok. Many manufacturers provide downloadable utilities to check their drives.

[Commander Zero]

i couldnt get on my comp because i still have to register it, but
i need a cd key, which didnt come with my cd (for some reason)
my parts are:

AOpen ax45-4d
WD 80gb
WD 40gb
512 stick ddr-400
2.26 478 intel
128 nvidia gx5200
xconnect psu
sony vaio case i found outside my local times supermarket

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by Commander Zero i couldnt get on my comp because i still have to register it, but i need a cd key, which didnt come with my cd (for some reason)

I find it highly unlikely that you purchased a copy of WinXP that has no CD Key, unless of course it isn't a legal copy.

Was your WinXP disk attained legally? If not (i.e. a cracked version or copied version), this is most likely why you are having trouble. If it's a copy, please go purchase a legally licensed copy of Windows and do a clean install with that disk and CD Key.

The only other thing I can think of is that X-Connect PSU. They look real pretty, but they don't perform too well. It may also be causing reboots and problems.

[carlmccut]

Stryker has given you good advice. CHeck some of the reviews on that PSU, they are not great. Also cracked versions of XP are nothing but trouble. ALL XP cd's come with a key (legal that is)

[Commander Zero]

no way. i bought the thing OEM from compusa. unless they are some kind of crime ring, i dont think so.

[Commander Zero]

ok, i ran the windows diagnostics test, and the thing says that Stride6
Failed. what does this mean? bad memory perhaps?

[Stryker]

OEM or not, a legal copy of Windows will come with a CD key. If the copy you bought from CompUSA does not have a key, pay them a little visit and demand a copy that does have a key. If they try to tell you you don't need a key, return it for a refund and buy it somewhere else.

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[Panama Red]

help me!, stick to one thread and don't "thread crap" by posting in someone else's. Thank you. I've removed your post.

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[Commander Zero]

um,what does Stride6 mean? it failed the windows diagnostics test, i dont know what it mean...bad memory?

[GaryRouth]

You are correct in thinking that the Stride6 is a memory error.

I'll assume that the diagnostic you're referring to is the Microsoft Memory Diagnostic Program (mtinst.exe). Did you run this due to an error you saw at startup?

If your system is having trouble overheating, this can cause memory errors as well (if the memory modules themselves heat up enough) --- but more often this can happen when the modules are either faulty, misconfigured, or over-clocked a step too far (whether intentionally or unintentionally). --And, just to cover the heat angle, run the computer with the case open & see what happens. [. . . and you are running with a decent case fan & a suitable cpu hs/fan?]

Try entering your Bios Setup screens, and if you are overclocking, set the memory timings back to "By SPD" (assuming your module/s are standard and support SPD). Even if you're not overclocking, use that value if it's not your present setting. If you have two modules, test with one at a time. If only one module, try restoring as many Bios settings to their Default values as you can, while leaving any unused onboard peripherals Disabled. If you need extra guidance for any specific Bios values, check the manual, and then double-check Adrian's advice in his famous Bios Optimization Guide at http://www.rojakpot.com

Test as much of your hardware as you can, replace the memory if it continues to test badly, then wipe your hard drive with a zero-fill utility (available in the DataLifeGuard diagnostic disks that came with your hard drives), and reinstall XP. Don't continue an installation that freezes up during the install. Run diagnostics, wipe clean, and try again. Such errors are usually either misconfigured motherboard settings in the Bios, or a hardware failure.

And . . . that Sony case may have been abandoned for a reason - short circuits aren't much fun for a reliable computer. Check the housing for bent edges or any stray connectors that might randomly contact the mainboard.

And test with another power supply if you can.

Best of luck
. . . Gary

[P.S. --- regarding the product key for your CompUSA-purchased XP = if you saved the booklet that came with the CD, the product code is usually on a sticker just inside the booklet, or on the back. It must be included, OEM version or not. If you've thrown out the papers and booklet, you'll have to contact CompUSA, and see if they have a record of your purchase that contains an identifiable unique # for your copy, you might then be able to request a new product key with this information from Microsoft]