[gerbil]

Hi,excuss me if i am in the wrong forum but my pc for no reason freezes and i get the bsod, the error codes are-(0xe0000001) watchdog.sys address b8430925 base at b8430000 datestamp 480254ab. beginning dump of physical memory. any ideas what is causing it? thank you in advance

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Welcome to GeesktoGo.

Firstly, may I ask that if due to your commitments, apart from dealing with this problem, you have to leave the matter for the time being would you please post that you are doing so.
I will do the same for you.
That saves either of us waiting for a reply that is not going to arrive.
I do not mean of course a temporary break while you are away for an hour or so, but if you leave it for today.

Secondly, may I ask that you pursue the issue to a conclusion, hopefully successful, but please do not just leave the issue unresponded to.
Thank you.

PLEASE DO THIS
Please provide additional information about your system:

What is your system make and model?

What is your XP Version and Service Pack?

What anti-virus and firewall is currently in use.

If the system used to work properly, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did work properly?

Please provide additional information about your system:

Click Start, Run and in the box enter:

msinfo32

Click OK, and when the System Summary info appears, click Edit, Select All, Copy and then paste the information back here.

For video driver information, expand the Components, click Display, click Edit, Select All, Copy and then paste the information back here.

There will be some personal information (like System Name and User Name), and whatever appears to
be private information to you, just delete it from the pasted information.

Edited by Macboatmaster, 02 October 2011 - 10:35 AM.

[Macboatmaster]

Welcome to GeesktoGo.

Firstly, may I ask that if due to your commitments, apart from dealing with this problem, you have to leave the matter for the time being would you please post that you are doing so.
I will do the same for you.
That saves either of us waiting for a reply that is not going to arrive.
I do not mean of course a temporary break while you are away for an hour or so, but if you leave it for today.

Secondly, may I ask that you pursue the issue to a conclusion, hopefully successful, but please do not just leave the issue unresponded to.
Thank you.

PLEASE DO THIS
Please provide additional information about your system:

What is your system make and model?

What is your XP Version and Service Pack?

What anti-virus and firewall is currently in use.

If the system used to work properly, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did work properly?

Please provide additional information about your system:

Click Start, Run and in the box enter:

msinfo32

Click OK, and when the System Summary info appears, click Edit, Select All, Copy and then paste the information back here.

For video driver information, expand the Components, click Display, click Edit, Select All, Copy and then paste the information back here.

There will be some personal information (like System Name and User Name), and whatever appears to
be private information to you, just delete it from the pasted information.

Edited by Macboatmaster, 02 October 2011 - 10:35 AM.

[gerbil]

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name System Manufacturer Packard Bell BV
System Model IMEDIA MC 2470
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2793 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD W7301VP2.316, 28/09/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
User Name Time Zone GMT Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 2,048.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 849.56 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 3.85 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys






Next






Name NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT

PNP Device ID PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0622&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1\4&204B8D4B&0&0010
Adapter Type GeForce 9600 GT, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
Adapter RAM 512.00 MB (536,870,912 bytes)
Installed Drivers nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version 6.14.12.8026
INF File oem9.inf (Section005 section)
Color Planes 1
Color Table Entries 4294967296
Resolution 1920 x 1080 x 60 hertz
Bits/Pixel 32
Memory Address 0xDC000000-0xDCFFFFFF
Memory Address 0xC0000000-0xFEBFFFFF
Memory Address 0xDA000000-0xDDFFFFFF
I/O Port 0x0000BC00-0x0000BC7F
IRQ Channel IRQ 24
I/O Port 0x000003B0-0x000003BB
I/O Port 0x000003C0-0x000003DF
Memory Address 0xA0000-0xBFFFF
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\nv4_mini.sys (6.14.12.8026, 11.96 MB (12,542,592 bytes), 28/11/2006 20:52)





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Look forward to a response soon

Thank you

Edited by gerbil, 02 October 2011 - 11:41 AM.

[Macboatmaster]

Your two copy and paste are the same


Please see this from my previous post

For video driver information, expand the Components, click Display, click Edit, Select All, Copy and then paste the information back here.

Also to save time please run this, click the analyse tab and scroll down for the information, and the copy and paste that as well please.
Download WhoCrashed from the link below
This program checks for any drivers which may have been causing your computer to crash....

Click on the file you just downloaded and run it.
Put a tick in Accept then click on Next
Put a tick in the Don't create a start menu folder then click Next
Put a tick in Create a Desktop Icon then click on Install and make sure there is a tick in Launch Whocrashed before clicking Finish
Click Analyze

WhoCrashed will create report but you have to scroll down to see it
Copy and paste it into your next reply







http://www.resplendence.com/downloads

Edited by Macboatmaster, 02 October 2011 - 11:30 AM.

[gerbil]

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This program will analyze your crash dumps with the single click of a button. It will tell you what drivers are likely to be responsible for crashing your computer. If will report a conclusion which offers suggestions on how to proceed in any situation while the analysis report will display internet links which will help you further troubleshoot any detected problems.


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Click here to check if you have the latest version or if an update is available.

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System Information (local)
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computer name: windows version: Windows XP Service Pack 3, 5.1, build: 2600
windows dir: C:\WINDOWS
CPU: GenuineIntel Intel® Pentium® D CPU 2.80GHz Intel586, level: 15
2 logical processors, active mask: 3
RAM: 2145824768 total
VM: 2147352576, free: 2036097024



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Crash Dump Analysis
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Crash dump directory: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump

Crash dumps are enabled on your computer.


On Sun 02/10/2011 14:08:17 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini100211-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x242E0E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB8430925, 0xFFFFFFFFB16B1704, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Tue 27/09/2011 10:40:12 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini092711-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x242E0E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB64F5925, 0xFFFFFFFFB2F20704, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Tue 20/09/2011 17:26:34 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini092011-02.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x242E0E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB6605925, 0xFFFFFFFFB18EC740, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Tue 20/09/2011 13:40:39 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini092011-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x24432E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB65E7925, 0xFFFFFFFFAEEED740, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Fri 16/09/2011 20:49:21 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini091611-02.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x24432E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB6524925, 0xFFFFFFFFB26E9704, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Fri 16/09/2011 15:08:24 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini091611-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x24432E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB6526925, 0xFFFFFFFFB2974704, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Fri 02/09/2011 18:16:21 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini090211-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x24432E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB65B0925, 0xFFFFFFFFB1C2E704, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Mon 29/08/2011 14:49:26 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini082911-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x1DDA7C)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFB66CB925, 0xFFFFFFFFB20C08B8, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Sat 27/08/2011 11:01:40 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini082711-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x24432E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFF79D8925, 0xFFFFFFFFB6A96704, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Mon 22/08/2011 12:05:34 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini082211-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x1DB0EC)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFF5ED9925, 0xFFFFFFFFB72D68B8, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M




On Wed 17/08/2011 14:23:45 GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini081711-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: nv4_disp.dll (nv4_disp+0x242E0E)
Bugcheck code: 0x1000008E (0xFFFFFFFFE0000001, 0xFFFFFFFFF7A28925, 0xFFFFFFFFB7CB1740, 0x0)
Error: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll
product: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
company: NVIDIA Corporation
description: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26
Bug check description: This indicates that a kernel-mode program generated an exception which the error handler did not catch.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
A third party driver was identified as the probable root cause of this system error. It is suggested you look for an update for the following driver: nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation).
Google query: nv4_disp.dll NVIDIA Corporation KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M





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Conclusion
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11 crash dumps have been found and analyzed. A third party driver has been identified to be causing system crashes on your computer. It is strongly suggested that you check for updates for these drivers on their company websites. Click on the links below to search with Google for updates for these drivers:

nv4_disp.dll (NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26 , NVIDIA Corporation)

If no updates for these drivers are available, try searching with Google on the names of these drivers in combination the errors that have been reported for these drivers and include the brand and model name of your computer as well in the query. This often yields interesting results from discussions from users who have been experiencing similar problems.


Read the topic general suggestions for troubleshooting system crashes for more information.

Note that it's not always possible to state with certainty whether a reported driver is actually responsible for crashing your system or that the root cause is in another module. Nonetheless it's suggested you look for updates for the products that these drivers belong to and regularly visit Windows update or enable automatic updates for Windows. In case a piece of malfunctioning hardware is causing trouble, a search with Google on the bug check errors together with the model name and brand of your computer may help you investigate this further.

[Macboatmaster]

That Packard Bell imedia MC2470 is a desktop.
Does the monitor connect on what is known as the I/O plate at the back of the computer near to the mouse and keyboard and the LAN connector or does it connected on a separate panel further down.
This will identify if it is integrated graphics or a separate card.

Please also have a look at the computer case or any documentation you have and identify if possible the Packard Bell reference for that Imedia as on the PB website the imedia models are listed by the PB code most they seem to be P ---- for example see here
http://www.packardbe...ontent/download

we need to find the correct driver.
Have you used any driver sites that purport to recommend driver updates. they frequently offer the wrong one.
If it is integrated graphics we need the driver from Packard Bell NOT the driver for the separate card.
It is clear from the Who Crashed log that the problem has exisited at least from the 17 August

Edited by Macboatmaster, 02 October 2011 - 03:04 PM.

[Macboatmaster]

I have found the details for you.
You have this driver
: NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver, Version 280.26


Download and install this one
http://www.nvidia.co...uk&type=GeForce

Follow the instructions below carefully please.
Download and save the file.
UNINSTALL the present driver see these IMPORTANT instructions
Previous Driver Files Remain After Overinstalling
an earlier driver over a later driver
Issue
Uninstalling Drivers Using Device Manager is not Supported
Issue
On all supported versions of Microsoft Windows, uninstalling the NVIDIA driver using
the Windows Device Manager may not remove associated files or applications.
Explanation
Microsoft has confirmed that this behavior is by design.
If you wish to uninstall the NVIDIA driver, it is recommended that you do so using Add
and Remove programs.


Then follow these instructions please.
Installing the NVIDIA Graphics Drivers
1 Follow the instructions on the NVIDIA .com Web site driver download page to locate
the appropriate driver to download, based on your hardware and operating system.
2 Click the driver download link.
The license agreement dialog box appears.
3 Click Accept if you accept the terms of the agreement, then either open the file or save
the file to your PC and open it later.
4 Open the NVIDIA driver installation .EXE file to launch the NVIDIA InstallShield
Wizard.
5 Follow the instructions in the NVIDIA InstallShield Wizard to complete the
installation.

Edited by Macboatmaster, 02 October 2011 - 01:40 PM.

[Macboatmaster]

gerbil

I am signing offline for a couple of hours

Please post with the results.
details from my post 6 please if the issue is not resolved.

I will be back online for about one hour later on.

[gerbil]

Sorry i could not get back last night, had to go to work.I have did what you said with the graphics driver, it was prompting me to upgrade to a newer version 280.26 i think, will not do it for a while until i have tried out this version.As the BSOD only happens now and again and not with a certain program it is to early to say if it is fixed.As for your question #6, the monitor cable is separate, plugs into the graphics card at the bottom of the desktop, all i can find regarding the ID it says on the label on the side - Packard bell edition 2005.I will get back later this week with an update for you. A BIG THANK TO YOU FOR GETTING BACK SO SOON AND HELPING ME WITH THE PROBLEM.

[Macboatmaster]

Thank you for replying.

Do not worry about leaving the issue, obviously WORK comes before this.
If we work together again, please see this that was on my first post

Firstly, may I ask that if due to your commitments, apart from dealing with this problem, you have to leave the matter for the time being would you please post that you are doing so.
I will do the same for you.
That saves either of us waiting for a reply that is not going to arrive.
I do not mean of course a temporary break while you are away for an hour or so, but if you leave it for today.

It makes the process of helping you, so much smoother for both of use.

It will offer the update 280.26 but if the system is working OK with the one I sent you, I recommend you do NOT change to the latest, that was only released on the 9 August this year.
That of course is co-terminus with your problems.
There were no major changes in 280.26 that are likely to effect you.

There have been quite a few posts reporting problems with BSOD on that 280.26 driver on XP. It is VERY UNLIKELY from a company like Nvidia that there is anything wrong with the driver. It is 99.99% certain that it was the download or installation of the driver that was the cause of the error, or another program or utility running on the computer. Anti-virus programs can interfere with the downloading and installation of drivers - just to provide one example.

IF you do have any problems you only need to post back and we are ready to help.
As the graphics card is separate that is the correct driver.
If the graphics were integrated on the motherboard then the correct driver would be the one from Packard Bell.

Good luck.

Edited by Macboatmaster, 03 October 2011 - 07:16 AM.

[gerbil]

Hi, i will try out pc over the week and report back friday evening with the results

[Macboatmaster]

Thanks.
Will wait to hear from you.

Your response is appreciated.
You would be amazed how many people post asking for help and then do not even bother to reply in the first instance, or just leave the issue after a couple of posts.

Regards
Macboatmaster

[gerbil]

Well a week has gone and i think the problem is fixed NO crashing !! .Thank you for your time and knowledge to talk me through the problem. Kevin

[Macboatmaster]

Thank you indeed for posting the result.

Such follow up and conclusion is greatly appreciated.

Please come back just as you need.

Edited by Macboatmaster, 07 October 2011 - 02:50 PM.