BSOD Whats wrong?

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 05 Aug 2008, 07:29

My Pc give the BSOD often and i realized that it gives me a signal buy stuttering 1st and this happens when im browsing the net.
Especially when i open 2 or more pages at the same time. Im using Vista how can i solve this?

Pieterpan · Post by **Pieterpan** » 05 Aug 2008, 07:39

what does the blue screen say .. it could be related to faulty RAM.

qace · Post by **qace** » 05 Aug 2008, 08:00

What internet browser are you using ? Try a different one and see if it does the same...

PureFire · Post by **PureFire** » 05 Aug 2008, 10:23

have you updated your vista to SP1?
what connection are you using to access the net??

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 05 Aug 2008, 14:45

When the next BSOD happens, write down the error code it gives (it's a bunch of funny looking hexadecimal numbers like 0x32A3B003E 0x2353FD etc) and google them. It should also give the name of the driver file that failed. That should point you in the right direction... Or at least write them here so we can try help you.

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 05 Aug 2008, 14:57

Yes i tried using a different browser,Yes i have updated to SP1,im using adsl 7300g.. Ill try to write it down next time..

warmachine · Post by **warmachine** » 06 Aug 2008, 15:56

try booting in safe mode with networking and see if it still freezes

qace · Post by **qace** » 07 Aug 2008, 08:22

Try Windows default repair tool..........Format and re-install

warmachine · Post by **warmachine** » 07 Aug 2008, 12:33

or try doing a repair installation if you're not that into the macabre

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 07 Aug 2008, 17:05

Ok i cant seem to get the code it gives me when it crashes, and i tried formatting already..

Furion · Post by **Furion** » 07 Aug 2008, 17:45

have you overclocked your pc or any other component in your machine? Vista also keeps a log of all the crashes on your system. Go to control panel ---> Problem reports and solutions ----> view problem history.

write down the newest ones you see and post them here so we can help further.

Hex_Rated · Post by **Hex_Rated** » 07 Aug 2008, 20:55

One way you could eliminate the whole software / driver issue thing is to check if it crashes under XP. If it doesn't then it's definitely some sort of software / driver problem under Vista. But if it does crash under XP, then it's almost definitely hardware related.

So maybe running XP for a few days (or until it crashes) will give you a chance to eliminate half the suspects, if you know what I mean.

Post by **Anakha56** » 07 Aug 2008, 22:28

first off...

Right click on my computer --> properties --> advanced system settings --> in the advanced tab you go to settings under startup and recovery --> untick automatically restart in system failure.

That way you will see what the code is on system crash.

We need to know what the error is otherwise the problem could be anything...

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 08 Aug 2008, 20:12

Ok here is the report
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 7177

Additional information about the problem:
BCCode: a
BCP1: 00000000
BCP2: 00000002
BCP3: 00000001
BCP4: 81DC6FE9
OS Version: 6_0_6001
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1

Furion · Post by **Furion** » 08 Aug 2008, 21:08

I only ever get this error on a failed overclock thats not very stable. Either an 8a or 8e error. Are you sure you're running your equipment at stock?

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 08 Aug 2008, 21:41

Yes i havent overclocked anything..

Furion · Post by **Furion** » 08 Aug 2008, 22:44

And all your drivers are updated...i would probably suggest you try using xp to see if it crops again like someone else mentioned here. It could be a failing component or a component not quite compatible. If you can just dual boot or get another drive. But preferably keep the same drive so the machine you're testing is consistent.

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 09 Aug 2008, 21:51

Ok i un installed zone alarm and it seems to be working now

Furion · Post by **Furion** » 10 Aug 2008, 00:40

Lol! Dodgy firewall?

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 10 Aug 2008, 07:50

I dont understand why because as far as i know zone alarm is good and trusted..
I mean vista has been out for sometime now i dont understand why it still isnt capable,beside its not like i installed an XP version.
Anyway thank you guys for the help i appreciate it,can anyone direct me to a good free firewall?

Post by **Anakha56** » 10 Aug 2008, 08:04

Why not use Vista's firewall? Yes I know Microsoft made it but it is a lot better than the one provided in XP.

http://www.freeware-guide.com/dir/util/firewall.html

That has some free ones for you to try...

http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/secur ... ewall.html

And there...

Personally I would say use the Comodo one but I am using the Vista firewall at the moment with no hassles...

ProjectX · Post by **ProjectX** » 10 Aug 2008, 08:43

lol yea thats why i didnt want to use vistas firewall
but ill give it a try thanks..

Furion · Post by **Furion** » 10 Aug 2008, 12:28

I am using vista's firewall as well. Its actually pretty decent. I haven't had any hassles or issues with it what so ever.

are you sure you didn't have both zone alarm and vista's firewall enabled at the same time? That could also have been the source of your problem. Two firewalls can and probably will conflict with each other if both are active.