[blueraider]

The reading on the speedfan was 36C. The processor is a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz. I looked at the usb posts and did not see anything. I am using the same things I always have with the usb ports: iPod, mouse, and wireless adapter.

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Does the error happen, when you're doing something in particular?

Did you try to run computer on one RAM stick?

Disconnect iPod for a day, or so.

[Broni]

Does the error happen, when you're doing something in particular?

Did you try to run computer on one RAM stick?

Disconnect iPod for a day, or so.

[blueraider]

No it has been happening during random times when i'm not even on the computer. The last one happened yesterday at like 2:30 am. I think I only have one stick of ram but it's what i've always had.

[blueraider]

Firefox just crashed and this was log:

Add-ons: {d10d0bf8-f5b5-c8b4-a8b2-2b9879e08c5d}:1.0.1,{3112ca9c-de6d-4884-a869-9855de68056c}:5.0.20090324W,{77b819fa-95ad-4f2c-ac7c-486b356188a9}:1.5.20090207,{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}:6.0.13,[email protected]:1.0,[email protected]:1.0.0.07103010,{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}:3.0.8
BuildID: 2009032609
CrashTime: 1239675659
InstallTime: 1238418719
ProductName: Firefox
SecondsSinceLastCrash: 85169
StartupTime: 1239674151
Theme: classic/1.0
URL: http://www.weather.c...opnav_allergies
Vendor: Mozilla
Version: 3.0.8

This report also contains technical information about the state of the application when it crashed.

[Broni]

You know, RAM goes bad. I'd get another stick of RAM. It's gonna benefit your computer, and it's also good for testing purposes.
IMHO, I don't think, you're dealing with software issues here.
You may want to....

Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista), type in:
sfc /scannow
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).
Have Windows CD/DVD handy.
If System File Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it may ask you for the CD/DVD.
If sfc won't find any errors in Windows XP, it'll simply quit, without any message.
In Vista you will receive the following message: "Windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations".

For Vista users ONLY: Navigate to C:\Windows\Logs\CBS folder. You'll see CBS.log file.
Usually, it's pretty big file, so upload it here: http://www.filedropper.com/, and post download link.


If you don't have Windows CD....
(this applies mostly to Windows XP, since Vista rarely requires use of its DVD while running "sfc")
Note This method will not necessarily work as well, as when using Windows CD, because not always ALL system files are backed up on your hard drive. Also, backed up files may be corrupted as well.

Go Start>Run, type in:
regedit
Click OK.

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

You will see various entries (Values) on the right hand side.

The one we want is called: SourcePath

It probably has an entry pointing to your CD-ROM drive,(usually D:) and that is why it is asking for the XP CD. All we need to do is change it to: C:
Now, double click the SourcePatch setting and a new box will pop up.
Change the drive letter from your CD drive to your root drive, usually C:
Close Registry Editor.

Now restart your computer and try sfc /scannow again!

[edge2022]

It may help if you ran Everest to provide us with some info about your computer. Follow the instructions labeled "Everest Instructions" in my sig.
Also post the model and make of your computer.

[blueraider]

Here's the report: It's a Dell E310 desktop.

--------[ EVEREST Home Edition © 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]------------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v2.20.405
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer DEREK
Generator Derek Milner
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2009-04-14
Time 13:34


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name DEREK
User Name Derek Milner

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium 4 521, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
Motherboard Name Dell Dell DV051
Motherboard Chipset Intel Grantsdale-G i915GV
System Memory 1014 MB (DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (04/04/06)

Display:
Video Adapter Intel® 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family (128 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel GMA 900
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (Y999863125KT)
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB] (Y999863125KT)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801FB ICH6 - High Definition Audio Controller [B-2]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel® 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2652
IDE Controller Intel® 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
Disk Drive WDC WD800JD-75MSA2 (74 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive PHILIPS DVD+-RW DVD8801
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 52438 MB (7921 MB free)
D: (NTFS) 19045 MB (10561 MB free)
Total Size 69.8 GB (18.0 GB free)

Input:
Keyboard HID Keyboard Device
Mouse Logitech USB Wheel Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Network Adapter Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter (192.168.1.101)
Modem Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem

Peripherals:
Printer Dell Photo Printer 720
Printer Fax
Printer Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801FB ICH6 - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-2]
USB Device Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter #3
USB Device Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
USB Device USB Human Interface Device


--------[ Sensor ]------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type HDD

Temperatures:
WDC WD800JD-75MSA2 36 °C (97 °F)

[blueraider]

I tried to run scannow but I can't find the cd's. I tried the thing to do if I didn't have the cd but scannow still won't work.

[blueraider]

I tried to run scannow but I can't find the cd's. I tried the thing to do if I didn't have the cd but scannow still won't work.

[edge2022]

Try uninstalling the usb drivers in device manager, and then reboot and see if the problem happens again.
Follow Broni's advice and disconnect your ipod, and try with only 1 stick of RAM at a time. From your specs you have (2 X 256mb) RAM modules.

[edge2022]

Did sfc find any errors and prompt for the CD?

[blueraider]

SFC asked for the CD's, but I'm not sure where they are. So I should uninstall all the usb connections in device manager?

Edited by blueraider, 14 April 2009 - 12:56 PM.

[edge2022]

This means one or more system files are missing or corrupted, and this might be the cause of your BSOD.

Go Start>Run, type in:
regedit
Click OK.

Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup

You will see various entries (Values) on the right hand side.

The one we want is called: SourcePath

It probably has an entry pointing to your CD-ROM drive,(usually D:) and that is why it is asking for the XP CD. All we need to do is change it to: C:
Now, double click the SourcePatch setting and a new box will pop up.
Change the drive letter from your CD drive to your root drive, usually C:
Close Registry Editor.

Now restart your computer and try sfc /scannow again!

This didn't work? See if you can borrow a retail XP CD from a friend.

[blueraider]

Yeah it didn't work. I think one of my friends has an XP professional cd. Will that work or delete my stuff?

[edge2022]

Do you have a folder called i386 in the root of your main drive?
http://www.updatexp....cannow-sfc.html
There are some good tips on how to run sfc without the disc in the link above, try some out.