Major problems with XP - desperately seeking solution

I have a new PC with Windows XP and Office 2000 installed.
I'm not completely computer-literate but I think the
information you may need is that it comprises GeForce4 MX
2400+ Nvidia with Gigabyte KT400 GA-7VA motherboard and
VIA KT400 chipset, Logitech wireless optical keyboard and
mouse and neovo k-17 monitor.
All hardware was loaded with the drivers supplied with
each component. The machine begain to crash frequently
(in excess of 8 times a day). I posted a request for help
and was advised to run a memory test programme. I did
this for two days - no faults. Initially I had Norton
virus scan and firewall.
I reformatted the hard drive, and reloaded all my hardware
using the Microsoft signed default drivers for
everything. This time I installed McAfee virus scan and
used the microsoft firewall. The PC ran for a day with
only one crash then the frequency of crashes increased
until it now crashes, hangs and re-boots inself in excess
of five times an hour while I am doing all sorts of
different actions (not doing just one action, although to
begin with scrolling down internet pages often resulted in
me being booted out).
The Microsoft error feedback is generally "device driver
problem". I have set it up so it doesn't reboot
automatically and the sort of stop messages I get vary but
include (in approximate order of frequency)0x0000E3,
0x0000008e, 0x000000D1, 0x00000050, 0xc0000005, c000021a.

I am desperate to fix the problem and have wasted enormous
amounts of time trying to research the problems. I've
reviewed the error codes which point to a number of
different issues.
Four questions:
1. How does one ascertain which driver is the problem, if
there really is a driver problem? All the advice is that
it was the one last installed when the problems began but
this doesn't apply when one has a new machine which worked
OK initially.
2. What is the most likely RAM issue? - the RAM has been
thoroughly tested and showed no errors.
3. Should I reformat again? If I reformat again, can
someone suggest how to proceed to minimise further
problems - last time the problems began in earnest some
days after I had reinstalled everything.
4. I use BT Broadband with the standard Alcatel home
modem - which has an unsigned driver - has anyone had
problems with this in the past?

If you reformat and reinstall, try just the minimum required
to get the computer running. Install the OS and then run
just that (and the included Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express) for a day or two before you install other programs.
Then install one at a time and run a day or so to see which
is the problem.

I suggest you get a wired keyboard for these tests and use
it for the install so XP can install the correct drivers for
the keyboard. If your BIOS support legacy USB drivers you
can use a USB keyboard and mouse. But a PS/2 keyboard and
mouse "might be more reliable" if your BIOS is not fully XP
compliant.

Wireless keyboard drivers could be the problem or settings
in power management might be turning your keyboard off,
causing a crash.

A cheap basic keyboard isn't very much and a spare is always
handy.



"Angela" wrote in message
...
| I have a new PC with Windows XP and Office 2000 installed.
| I'm not completely computer-literate but I think the
| information you may need is that it comprises GeForce4 MX
| 2400+ Nvidia with Gigabyte KT400 GA-7VA motherboard and
| VIA KT400 chipset, Logitech wireless optical keyboard and
| mouse and neovo k-17 monitor.
| All hardware was loaded with the drivers supplied with
| each component. The machine begain to crash frequently
| (in excess of 8 times a day). I posted a request for help
| and was advised to run a memory test programme. I did
| this for two days - no faults. Initially I had Norton
| virus scan and firewall.
| I reformatted the hard drive, and reloaded all my hardware
| using the Microsoft signed default drivers for
| everything. This time I installed McAfee virus scan and
| used the microsoft firewall. The PC ran for a day with
| only one crash then the frequency of crashes increased
| until it now crashes, hangs and re-boots inself in excess
| of five times an hour while I am doing all sorts of
| different actions (not doing just one action, although to
| begin with scrolling down internet pages often resulted in
| me being booted out).
| The Microsoft error feedback is generally "device driver
| problem". I have set it up so it doesn't reboot
| automatically and the sort of stop messages I get vary but
| include (in approximate order of frequency)0x0000E3,
| 0x0000008e, 0x000000D1, 0x00000050, 0xc0000005, c000021a.
|
| I am desperate to fix the problem and have wasted enormous
| amounts of time trying to research the problems. I've
| reviewed the error codes which point to a number of
| different issues.
| Four questions:
| 1. How does one ascertain which driver is the problem, if
| there really is a driver problem? All the advice is that
| it was the one last installed when the problems began but
| this doesn't apply when one has a new machine which worked
| OK initially.
| 2. What is the most likely RAM issue? - the RAM has been
| thoroughly tested and showed no errors.
| 3. Should I reformat again? If I reformat again, can
| someone suggest how to proceed to minimise further
| problems - last time the problems began in earnest some
| days after I had reinstalled everything.
| 4. I use BT Broadband with the standard Alcatel home
| modem - which has an unsigned driver - has anyone had
| problems with this in the past?

I would suggest the same with hardware, starting with just a video board,
mouse and keyboard. Then, after the system is deemed stable, shut down and
install "one" additional piece of hardware. Test again!

Continue as such, till everything is installed. You will find out where the
incompatibility is by doing it this way.

Of course, you must install the latest Windows XP drivers for each piece of
hardware installed. Get them from the manufacturers web site, not from a
hackers web site.

"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
...
If you reformat and reinstall, try just the minimum required
to get the computer running. Install the OS and then run
just that (and the included Internet Explorer and Outlook
Express) for a day or two before you install other programs.
Then install one at a time and run a day or so to see which
is the problem.

I suggest you get a wired keyboard for these tests and use
it for the install so XP can install the correct drivers for
the keyboard. If your BIOS support legacy USB drivers you
can use a USB keyboard and mouse. But a PS/2 keyboard and
mouse "might be more reliable" if your BIOS is not fully XP
compliant.

Wireless keyboard drivers could be the problem or settings
in power management might be turning your keyboard off,
causing a crash.

A cheap basic keyboard isn't very much and a spare is always
handy.



"Angela" wrote in message
...
| I have a new PC with Windows XP and Office 2000 installed.
| I'm not completely computer-literate but I think the
| information you may need is that it comprises GeForce4 MX
| 2400+ Nvidia with Gigabyte KT400 GA-7VA motherboard and
| VIA KT400 chipset, Logitech wireless optical keyboard and
| mouse and neovo k-17 monitor.
| All hardware was loaded with the drivers supplied with
| each component. The machine begain to crash frequently
| (in excess of 8 times a day). I posted a request for help
| and was advised to run a memory test programme. I did
| this for two days - no faults. Initially I had Norton
| virus scan and firewall.
| I reformatted the hard drive, and reloaded all my hardware
| using the Microsoft signed default drivers for
| everything. This time I installed McAfee virus scan and
| used the microsoft firewall. The PC ran for a day with
| only one crash then the frequency of crashes increased
| until it now crashes, hangs and re-boots inself in excess
| of five times an hour while I am doing all sorts of
| different actions (not doing just one action, although to
| begin with scrolling down internet pages often resulted in
| me being booted out).
| The Microsoft error feedback is generally "device driver
| problem". I have set it up so it doesn't reboot
| automatically and the sort of stop messages I get vary but
| include (in approximate order of frequency)0x0000E3,
| 0x0000008e, 0x000000D1, 0x00000050, 0xc0000005, c000021a.
|
| I am desperate to fix the problem and have wasted enormous
| amounts of time trying to research the problems. I've
| reviewed the error codes which point to a number of
| different issues.
| Four questions:
| 1. How does one ascertain which driver is the problem, if
| there really is a driver problem? All the advice is that
| it was the one last installed when the problems began but
| this doesn't apply when one has a new machine which worked
| OK initially.
| 2. What is the most likely RAM issue? - the RAM has been
| thoroughly tested and showed no errors.
| 3. Should I reformat again? If I reformat again, can
| someone suggest how to proceed to minimise further
| problems - last time the problems began in earnest some
| days after I had reinstalled everything.
| 4. I use BT Broadband with the standard Alcatel home
| modem - which has an unsigned driver - has anyone had
| problems with this in the past?

hi, Using your windows key, alt key and arrow keys you can get around some
in windows. you can get internet go to http://www.viaarena.com and get the
VIA Hyperion 4in1 v4.47 driver set.

or he http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=71#usb USB Filter Patch - USB v1.0

might fix your usb problems.


"Angela" wrote in message
...
I have a new PC with Windows XP and Office 2000 installed.
I'm not completely computer-literate but I think the
information you may need is that it comprises GeForce4 MX
2400+ Nvidia with Gigabyte KT400 GA-7VA motherboard and
VIA KT400 chipset, Logitech wireless optical keyboard and
mouse and neovo k-17 monitor.
All hardware was loaded with the drivers supplied with
each component. The machine begain to crash frequently
(in excess of 8 times a day). I posted a request for help
and was advised to run a memory test programme. I did
this for two days - no faults. Initially I had Norton
virus scan and firewall.
I reformatted the hard drive, and reloaded all my hardware
using the Microsoft signed default drivers for
everything. This time I installed McAfee virus scan and
used the microsoft firewall. The PC ran for a day with
only one crash then the frequency of crashes increased
until it now crashes, hangs and re-boots inself in excess
of five times an hour while I am doing all sorts of
different actions (not doing just one action, although to
begin with scrolling down internet pages often resulted in
me being booted out).
The Microsoft error feedback is generally "device driver
problem". I have set it up so it doesn't reboot
automatically and the sort of stop messages I get vary but
include (in approximate order of frequency)0x0000E3,
0x0000008e, 0x000000D1, 0x00000050, 0xc0000005, c000021a.

I am desperate to fix the problem and have wasted enormous
amounts of time trying to research the problems. I've
reviewed the error codes which point to a number of
different issues.
Four questions:
1. How does one ascertain which driver is the problem, if
there really is a driver problem? All the advice is that
it was the one last installed when the problems began but
this doesn't apply when one has a new machine which worked
OK initially.
2. What is the most likely RAM issue? - the RAM has been
thoroughly tested and showed no errors.
3. Should I reformat again? If I reformat again, can
someone suggest how to proceed to minimise further
problems - last time the problems began in earnest some
days after I had reinstalled everything.
4. I use BT Broadband with the standard Alcatel home
modem - which has an unsigned driver - has anyone had
problems with this in the past?

you motherboard has usb 2.0 on it not usb 1.0

go here at the bottom of page:
http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard...ver_GA-7VA.htm


"Angela" wrote in message
...
I have a new PC with Windows XP and Office 2000 installed.
I'm not completely computer-literate but I think the
information you may need is that it comprises GeForce4 MX
2400+ Nvidia with Gigabyte KT400 GA-7VA motherboard and
VIA KT400 chipset, Logitech wireless optical keyboard and
mouse and neovo k-17 monitor.
All hardware was loaded with the drivers supplied with
each component. The machine begain to crash frequently
(in excess of 8 times a day). I posted a request for help
and was advised to run a memory test programme. I did
this for two days - no faults. Initially I had Norton
virus scan and firewall.
I reformatted the hard drive, and reloaded all my hardware
using the Microsoft signed default drivers for
everything. This time I installed McAfee virus scan and
used the microsoft firewall. The PC ran for a day with
only one crash then the frequency of crashes increased
until it now crashes, hangs and re-boots inself in excess
of five times an hour while I am doing all sorts of
different actions (not doing just one action, although to
begin with scrolling down internet pages often resulted in
me being booted out).
The Microsoft error feedback is generally "device driver
problem". I have set it up so it doesn't reboot
automatically and the sort of stop messages I get vary but
include (in approximate order of frequency)0x0000E3,
0x0000008e, 0x000000D1, 0x00000050, 0xc0000005, c000021a.

I am desperate to fix the problem and have wasted enormous
amounts of time trying to research the problems. I've
reviewed the error codes which point to a number of
different issues.
Four questions:
1. How does one ascertain which driver is the problem, if
there really is a driver problem? All the advice is that
it was the one last installed when the problems began but
this doesn't apply when one has a new machine which worked
OK initially.
2. What is the most likely RAM issue? - the RAM has been
thoroughly tested and showed no errors.
3. Should I reformat again? If I reformat again, can
someone suggest how to proceed to minimise further
problems - last time the problems began in earnest some
days after I had reinstalled everything.
4. I use BT Broadband with the standard Alcatel home
modem - which has an unsigned driver - has anyone had
problems with this in the past?

Crusty (-: Old ******* :-) wrote:
I would suggest the same with hardware, starting with just a video
board, mouse and keyboard. Then, after the system is deemed stable,
shut down and install "one" additional piece of hardware. Test again!

Continue as such, till everything is installed. You will find out
where the incompatibility is by doing it this way.

Of course, you must install the latest Windows XP drivers for each
piece of hardware installed. Get them from the manufacturers web
site, not from a hackers web site.

NO COB!! She must /NOT/ install the latest driver for her GeForce! It is
only certified for the FX chipset and has been known to cause BSODs for any
other set. She must download and install the 40.72 driver which is certified
for all other chipsets.

Cass

Hi Cass,

I have a gForce 4, 4400 for the past year. I have been able to useevery
single issue of drivers (from the Nvidia site) without any problems,
including the current 44.03's.

Yes, they are the first ones to be certified for the Gforce FX, but as they
are still "unified" drivers, that means, in Nvidia language, that they are
for all the cards they ever made (in that specific group). I do understand
that for various reasons, the drivers may fail under certain hardware
setups. That is why I have the complete library of driver revisions in my
download folder (for the past 2 years anyway)

See below:

Detonator 40 is the graphics driver for all NVIDIA Graphics Processing Units
(GPUs). Detonator 40 supports 2D graphics, DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.4, nView
Desktop Management software version 2.0, NVRotate. NVKeystone, Digital
Vibrance Control and includes a new control panel and the CineFX emulator.
Through NVIDIA's Unified Driver Architecture, Detonator software supports
all GPUs below in a single driver.

Products Supported: RIVA TNT
Aladdin TNT2
TNT2
TNT2 Pro
TNT2 Ultra
TNT2 Model 64 (M64)
TNT2 Model 64 (M64) Pro
Vanta
Vanta LT
GeForce 256
GeForce DDR
GeForce2 MX
GeForce2 MX 100
GeForce2 MX 200
GeForce2 MX 400
GeForce2 GTS
GeForce2 Pro
GeForce2 Ti
GeForce2 Ultra
GeForce3
GeForce3 Ti 200
GeForce3 Ti 500
GeForce4 MX 460
GeForce4 MX 440
GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
GeForce4 MX440SE with AGP8X
GeForce4 MX 420
GeForce4 Ti 4200
GeForce4 TI 4200 with AGP8X
GeForce4 Ti 4400
GeForce4 Ti 4600
GeForce4 Ti 4800
GeForce4 Ti 4800SE
GeForce FX 5200
GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
GeForce FX 5600
GeForce FX 5600 Ultra
GeForce FX 5800
GeForce FX 5800 Ultra
GeForce FX 5900
GeForce FX 5900 Ultra
Quadro FX 1000
Quadro FX 2000
Quadro
Quadro2 Pro
Quadro2 EX
Quadro2 MXR
Quadro DCC
Quadro4 200 NVS
Quadro4 400 NVS
Quadro4 500 XGL
Quadro4 550 XGL
Quadro4 700 XGL
Quadro4 750 XGL
Quadro4 900 XGL


"Amethyst" wrote in message
...
Crusty (-: Old ******* :-) wrote:
I would suggest the same with hardware, starting with just a video
board, mouse and keyboard. Then, after the system is deemed stable,
shut down and install "one" additional piece of hardware. Test again!

Continue as such, till everything is installed. You will find out
where the incompatibility is by doing it this way.

Of course, you must install the latest Windows XP drivers for each
piece of hardware installed. Get them from the manufacturers web
site, not from a hackers web site.

NO COB!! She must /NOT/ install the latest driver for her GeForce! It is
only certified for the FX chipset and has been known to cause BSODs for
any
other set. She must download and install the 40.72 driver which is
certified
for all other chipsets.

Cass