[ArchX]

My PC was just fine, and few days ago, it started.

I used to play games normally, but now, almost every game I try to play, crashes.
These games are not demanding, and my PC can handle them, because I played them for years with no problems. (like 10 games I tried, get errors after some time of playing)
My browser also crashes sometimes.
Blue screen of death appears very often, too.

I scanned for any viruses/trojans/spywares,... and found nothing.
I fixed registry problems, etc ...

My graphic drivers are updated.

Maybe my PC is heating up too much? I do not know, because I am not really an expert, thats why I need your help.




Here are my specs:

Windows: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Memory (RAM): 3328 MB
CPU Info: AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+
CPU Speed: 2208,4 MHz
Sound card: Realtek HD Audio output
Display Adapters: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT | NetMeeting driver | RDPDD Chained DD
Monitors: 1
Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768 - 32 bit
Network: Network Present
Network Adapters: Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller - Packet Scheduler Miniport
CD / DVD Drives: D: PHILIPS SPD2412T | E: DTSOFT BDROM
COM Ports: NOT Present
LPT Ports: NOT Present
Mouse: 3 Button Wheel Mouse Present
Hard Disks: C: 149,0GB | H: 465,8GB
Hard Disks - Free: C: 37,0GB | H: 183,5GB
USB Controllers: 2 host controllers.
Firewire (1394): Not Detected
PCMCIA (Laptops): Not Installed
Manufacturer: American Megatrends Inc.
Product Make: MS-7369
AC Power Status: OnLine
BIOS Info: AT/AT COMPATIBLE | 08/02/07 | 080207 - 20070802
Time Zone: Central European Standard Time
Battery: No Battery
Motherboard: MSI MS-7369
Modem: Not detected

Edited by ArchX, 09 April 2011 - 09:30 AM.

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Hello ArchX.... Welcome to
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I fixed registry problems, etc ...

If you are saying a registry cleaner then you may have caused more issues then fixt.
Lets see what is going on now

Download Autoruns from the link in my signature below:

1: Extract the Autoruns Zip file contents to a folder.
2: Double-click the "Autoruns.exe".
3: Click on the "Everything" tab
4: Remove any entries that mention "File Not Found" by right-clicking the entry and select Delete.
5: Go to File then to Export As or Save in some versions.
6: Save AutoRuns.txt file to known location like your Desktop.
7: Attach to your next reply.









Download and install Free Everest Home Edition
Open it.
1: In left pane expand Computer folder.
2: Click once on Summary
3: In upper menu, go Report
4: And then to Quick Report-Summary
5: Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Click the + by computer, click on Sensor. Get a screenshot and post it so I can check your temps and voltages...


DO NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING UNDER THE LINE THAT SAYS "DEBUG- PCI"

[rshaffer61]

Hello ArchX.... Welcome to
GeeksToGo,


I'm sorry to hear about your issue. We will try to help you resolve this as soon as possible.

• Please understand we are all volunteers and we are not here all the time.
• Sometimes it may be a extended amount of time to get back to you. If it has been
  more then 3 days please shoot me a PM and I will try to get back to you quickly
  then.
• Please do the following and supply the requested information as needed. If you
  don't understand my instructions please ask and I will try to explain them
  clearer for you.
• Do not attempt any steps unless instructed or ask before to
  make sure they will not cause any further issues.

I fixed registry problems, etc ...

If you are saying a registry cleaner then you may have caused more issues then fixt.
Lets see what is going on now

Download Autoruns from the link in my signature below:

1: Extract the Autoruns Zip file contents to a folder.
2: Double-click the "Autoruns.exe".
3: Click on the "Everything" tab
4: Remove any entries that mention "File Not Found" by right-clicking the entry and select Delete.
5: Go to File then to Export As or Save in some versions.
6: Save AutoRuns.txt file to known location like your Desktop.
7: Attach to your next reply.









Download and install Free Everest Home Edition
Open it.
1: In left pane expand Computer folder.
2: Click once on Summary
3: In upper menu, go Report
4: And then to Quick Report-Summary
5: Save it in text file, and paste it in your next post.
Click the + by computer, click on Sensor. Get a screenshot and post it so I can check your temps and voltages...


DO NOT INCLUDE ANYTHING UNDER THE LINE THAT SAYS "DEBUG- PCI"

[ArchX]

Thanks for your time and help. I have attached everything, and HERE is the screenshot...

Attached Files

•  AutoRuns.txt   52.23KB   99 downloads
•  Report.txt   30.82KB   134 downloads

[rshaffer61]

Both log and report look good. Lets move on to the next step.



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[ArchX]

Still not fixed ...

I disabled auto reset, so now I got a chance to read my blue screen of death.
The problem is

MEMORY MANAGEMENT

STOP 0x0000001A (then lots of numbers in here)

The lags in multiplayer games were fixed, had to reset my internet connection.

So if I fix that BSoD problem, the only problem left are those game crashes to desktop, with an error message ... I doubt that 4 different games, that all worked before, suddenly crash everytime I try to play them...

Edited by ArchX, 08 April 2011 - 07:26 AM.

[ArchX]

Got another BSoD while ago, it had STOP: 0x0000008E

[rshaffer61]

Below I am including the stop error explanations for the two you have provided.

0x0000001A: MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
(Click to consult the online MSDN article.)
This memory management error is usually hardware related. See the General Troubleshooting of STOP Messages checklist above. If this occurs while installing Windows, also check the Windows system requirements including the amount of RAM and disk space required to load the operating system. If none of the above resolves the problem, see the MSDN article linked above for further steps.

0x0000008E: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
(Click to consult the online MSDN article.)
A kernel mode program generated an exception which the error handler didn’t catch. These are nearly always hardware compatibility issues (which sometimes means a driver issue or a need for a BIOS upgrade).

OK is this a factory installed XP or a custom built installation?
Do you have a XP installation disk or is it a recovery disk?
Is it a Genuine Microsoft Installation disk or is a burned cd or downloaded iso version?
Have you updated any drivers just prior to the issue starting or replaced or added any new hardware to the system just prior to the issue starting?

[ArchX]

I got XP installation disc, dunno if it is genuine or not...

There were no problems... I never updated any of the drivers, but when problems started to appear, I updated my graphic card drivers...

[rshaffer61]

I got XP installation disc, dunno if it is genuine or not

Where did the disk come from?

[ArchX]

One guy I know had 2 of them, gave 1 to me ...

1 problem i forgot to tell you about is when I click the button to turn on my PC, and then I go afk for 10 mins, and when I come back, it is frozen ... and I must restart ... But that is nothing important... Just need to fix the games problem ...

Do I maybe have to change some settings ? Memory dump, etc ? Or should I reinstall my windows (and delete everything I got on my PC) and install everything again? I did it few times already, when my PC was totally broken, but I want to fix it without doing all that ...

[ArchX]

Googled a bit, found THIS
What if I got some undetectable trojan, as that page says ...

[rshaffer61]

What if I got some undetectable trojan, as that page says ...

Then I suggest you read the 'Start Here' topic found here. With these self-help tools you have a high chance of fixing the problems on your own. If you are still having problems after following Step 3 of the guide, continue with Step 4 and 5 and post in the Malware Forum. If you are unable to run any programs, Please create a topic stating what you have tried so far and that you are unable to run any programs. Also, Please do NOT post the logs in this thread.

If you are still having issues after the malware expert gives you a clean bill of health, Please return to THIS thread and we will pursue other options to help you solve your current problem(s).
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