Thread: Computer Crashing

Hi, Do a google search on 0x00000050 as this is the stop code.

For the type of problem in the original post the first thing to do is remove all cards and RAM (and CPU if it is a slot 1). Then, using a pen ink eraser, lightly rub all contacts on the cards and RAM to ensure they are clean (do not touch the contacts with your fingures).
Check all slots for corrosion and dust, reinstall the cards and RAM and then clear the heatsinks of dust and fluff.
Then see if it runs any better.
If not the next step is to then run the system removing components one at a time as was mentioned before.
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Originally Posted by garrycol

Been having similar issues as you - computer will not run more than 20 minutes before crashing - cannot even do a backup bacause the system crashes before it is done.

What was wrong with the board - was a new one required?

Cheers

Gazzz

Gazzz, if your still having issues, post your computer specs (age, os, cpu, mem etc etc).

If XP / Win2k, look in Event Viewer (Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer). Look under "Applications" and "System" for any errors (red cross) and to a lessor extent Warnings, post here.

If there is too many Errors or you are unsure which ones maybe relevant, right click on "Application" and select "Clear all Events", then select "No" when asked to save log, do the same for "System".

This will clear the logs allowing you to better see errors when the system crashes again (as in match the error times to when it crashed). You are also welcome to send me the above logs.

Best regards
DarrenR

Originally Posted by DarrenR

Gazzz, if your still having issues, post your computer specs (age, os, cpu, mem etc etc).

If XP / Win2k, look in Event Viewer (Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer). Look under "Applications" and "System" for any errors (red cross) and to a lessor extent Warnings, post here.

If there is too many Errors or you are unsure which ones maybe relevant, right click on "Application" and select "Clear all Events", then select "No" when asked to save log, do the same for "System".

This will clear the logs allowing you to better see errors when the system crashes again (as in match the error times to when it crashed). You are also welcome to send me the above logs.

Best regards
DarrenR

Hi Darren - yeh still having problems - last time I had this a clean install fixed it for about 4 months - so am assuming it is a OS related issues - P4 3ghz (one of the pretend dual CPU things that is really just a normal CPU) - 512mb ram (dual channel) - XP professional with whatever updates it has loaded - latest ver of IE and Firefox (FF crashes more than IE).

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz

Originally Posted by garrycol

Hi Darren - yeh still having problems - last time I had this a clean install fixed it for about 4 months - so am assuming it is a OS related issues - P4 3ghz (one of the pretend dual CPU things that is really just a normal CPU) - 512mb ram (dual channel) - XP professional with whatever updates it has loaded - latest ver of IE and Firefox (FF crashes more than IE).

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz

The beauty of XP/win2k is the amount of information in the Event Viewer.

Your welcome to email the log files to me, in Event Viewer, save the log files, "Application" & "System" (right click on each one and select "save log file as" (name each one Application, System respectively)) and email to drobinson at dlink.net.au

The P4 3.0GHz HT is actually not a bad processor and should not be discounted as average.

Best regards
DarrenR

Originally Posted by garrycol

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz

No they are all "geek" lol... now that was funny...

it was funny wasn't it.....

Best regards
DarrenR

Originally Posted by DarrenR

No they are all "geek" lol... now that was funny...

it was funny wasn't it.....

Best regards
DarrenR

Darren - your a laugh a minute

An Adaware/Malware scan is a good thing nowadays. Your Antivirus doesn't usually cover this, even innocent surfing can pick up enough garbage to bring a machine to it's knees in no time.