Hp failure?

[RetooC]

Hi everyone, I have a bit of a problem with a decent computer I cannot use. Its a Hp Pavilion a465c, 3.00E Intel Pent.4, 512 Mb, 160Gb. I access windows and log in just fine, but 15-20 minutes into my session the computer will restart. (Believe me, I've tried all I can find in tech support) So I disable the automatic system failure restart in the system properties. It will stop restarting on its own, but If I run to many programs or install new and many drivers/hardware/software, the computer will crash regardless of the automatic system failure restart being off. Instead of restarting promptly, the computer will give me a blue error message that lists problems that may be causing the error message. Faulty corrupting drivers, newly installed/added hardware/software, and possibly memory. The more items I download and install the more often it crashes to the error message, like a worstening cold. I end up having to destructive recovery it or reformat with discs.

Is there any possible explaination as to why this might be happening that anyone might be familiar with?

[Liquidparadox]

It sounds like you have an overheating of your computer. I would recommend opening up the case, and taking a vaccuum and can of compressed air and spraying out the fans and the heatsink on the processor.

[glc]

What is the exact stop error code on the bluescreen?

[RetooC]

Following: *** STOP: 0x000000C5 (0x00000002, 0x00000002, 0x00000001, 0x805387BD)

[glc]

http://www.aumha.org/win5/kbestop.php

0x000000C5: DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL
(Click to consult the online MSDN article.)
An attempt occurred to touch invalid memory at a process IRQL that is too high. This is almost always caused by drivers that have corrupted the system pool. If you’ve recently installed any new software, check to see if it’s properly installed; and check for updated drivers on the manufacturer’s web site.
Error Message: STOP 0x000000C5 DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL {KB 291810} Win 2000
Computer May Hang During a Heavy Load with an Ericsson HIS Modem {KB 319810} Win 2000, Win XP

[RetooC]

Thank you for finding this information. It will be easy to pinpoint the problem now. Thanks GLC.