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05-25-2006, 11:57 AM
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Issues with Windows XP
Hi everyone,
I recently built my own computer. I am running Windows XP Home with SP2. I have had several fairly small problems with Windows since I started that really add up to one big headache. The Windows defragmenter does not work anymore (which I fixed by downloading Diskeeper Lite). The Windows Installer gives me frequent problems. It won't load up so I have to manually start it or it won't install random programs which is very frustrating. Also, I just downloaded the new TitanQuest demo & am now getting a bluescreen error. The screen disappears so quickly that I can't read it, but I noticed that it was something to do with my nVidia drivers (which I just updated). I know that my system specs can handle the game, so I can't figure out the problem. I realize that this is a bunch of things for one topic, but if you could think of any general solutions that might help I would appreciate it. |
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05-25-2006, 01:15 PM
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To read the BSOD; right click My Computer/Properties/Advanced tab/Start Up & Recovery settings/uncheck Automatically Restart in the System Failure window.
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05-25-2006, 09:02 PM
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Ok, I'll check it out sometime soon. Any other ideas?
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05-26-2006, 12:26 PM
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Wrench Bender
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Noticed that you have an Aspire PSU. These are not considered to be quailty supplies. May need to get a better quailty unit like an Antec.
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05-26-2006, 02:30 PM
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I've never noticed any kind of power issues. Could my PSU really cause these sorts of Windows software issues? I don't really see how it could.
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05-26-2006, 05:50 PM
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Ok, I saw the BSOD again. I believe that it was mentioning my nVidia drivers and also some strange number like 0x0000008E (if I'm remembering correctly). They're not always the same. Does this help any?
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05-27-2006, 09:26 AM
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Roll back your Nvidia drivers.
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05-30-2006, 01:44 PM
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I got the latest drivers and they do seem to have helped. The blue screen rarely shows up anymore. The problem is still the other error (the 0x0000008E STOP error). I looked it up on Microsoft's site & they said it could be related to one of two possibilities. One is that it's a memory problem. I ran Memtest86 and found absolutely no errors. The other option is that it is a Windows issue and they've created a Hotfix for it. Problem is that you have to contact them to get it & I can't do that without having to possibly pay $35. Does anyone know where I might be able to find this Hotfix without contacting Microsoft? I mean, how much money does Bill Gates need anyway?
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