Computer Unexpectedly Crashed

2007-06-24 12:32:31

#1

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7314|Alberta, Canada

All of a sudden, about 2 minutes ago, my computer just crashed and restarted itself.
I sent the error report and a window came up regarding the error. It was a Microsoft website and it said:

"You received this message because a device driver installed on your computer caused the Windows operating system to stop unexpectedly. This type of error is referred to as a "stop error." A stop error requires you to restart your computer."

I did install the latest Nvidia drivers, but haven't had any problems.
Do you guys think it was the Nvidia drivers?

2007-06-24 12:34:39

#2

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7227|Scotland

Find a driver checker program. There are millions. Check all your hardware and forceware. It may not all be updated and one may be clashing with the other.

The other explanation is that your RAM just got fucked. I would run a memtestx86 ( bootable ISO ) for about 8 hours and see if you have any RAM problems.

2007-06-24 12:39:27

#3

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7314|Alberta, Canada

Alright thanks. I'm running a virus scan just incase it was a virus problem, but I'll be sure to check my drivers and RAM.

2007-06-24 12:44:05

#4

irishtop: Hopscotch Champion; +11|6634|Houston, Texas

ya this isnt exactly the same problem but yesterday in the middle of me playing css my computer turned off and rebooted, turned off again mid-boot and the restared again and everything was fine, no error msgs no nothing. there wasnt a power surge at my house im sure of it. so what do you think that could be?

2007-06-24 12:45:10

#5

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7227|Scotland

irishtop wrote:
ya this isnt exactly the same problem but yesterday in the middle of me playing css my computer turned off and rebooted, turned off again mid-boot and the restared again and everything was fine, no error msgs no nothing. there wasnt a power surge at my house im sure of it. so what do you think that could be?

Computer overload. You were maybe pushing it too hard?

What are your specs?

edit - were you, by any chance, using a hack system for CSS? It usually can cause rebooting problems.

2007-06-24 13:51:56

#6

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7041|Portland, OR, USA

It's probably the nvidia drivers. They fucked up so much shit when I installed them. Honestly, I had to reinstall Norton, my registry is now corrupted..

2007-06-24 13:53:38

#7

White-Fusion: Fuck; +616|7023|Scotland

CommieChipmunk wrote:
It's probably the nvidia drivers. They fucked up so much shit when I installed them. Honestly, I had to reinstall Norton, my registry is now corrupted..

Norton FTL

2007-06-24 22:57:24

#8

irishtop: Hopscotch Champion; +11|6634|Houston, Texas

Zimmer wrote:
Computer overload. You were maybe pushing it too hard?

What are your specs?

edit - were you, by any chance, using a hack system for CSS? It usually can cause rebooting problems.

No i dont hack i only play CS:S cassually but not since BF2 stats crashed. anyway my specs on that comp are Core 2 duo 2.13 GHz, 2 GB ram, nVidia 7600 256 MB card (i think i know its 7 series), 500 GB HDD 7200 RPM HDD (2x 250 GB HDD's). Only programs i was running was CS:S, xfire and maybe ventrillo but i dont think i was. And norton was running but it always is.

Idk what happened, the comp im on right now is pent D, and 1 GB ram and i can run BF2,CS:S,ventrillo and xfire at the same time and it wont crash (which i do occasionally).

2007-06-25 08:01:03

#9

Zimmer: Un Moderador; +1,688|7227|Scotland

Okay. It is probably, or most definately norton.

Bin it, get a free AV or "aquire" a decent AV ( Bit Defender, NOD32 ).

You have to make sure that all of Nortons components are completely removed. So go looking on the internet for a full un-install guide ( it will involve you removing reg. keys with regedit )

If it isn't that then it is your RAM. Check your RAM settings in the BIOS and tell me what RAM you have.

2007-06-25 11:33:33

#10

irishtop: Hopscotch Champion; +11|6634|Houston, Texas

ok ill have to look it up later i wont be able to get on that computer for a couple days, its at my dads house

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