re: Fatal startup crash in Windows XP
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Bunny
(2 messages posted)
I think I forgot the most important part: It's a "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" error.
I know I haven't installed any drivers recently, and I doubt my CPU is overheating
because my computer will not restart when it sucessfully boots in Debugging Mode.
I think it could be the HD... I'll buy an external HD and back everything up before
I attempt anything. Thanks so much!!
On Monday, October 5, 2009 at 4:40 pm, C K wrote:
>Your BIOS settings are not the issue. 99% sure you have had a hardware failure,
>primary suspect is the HDD (hard drive). If you have a major brand name computer,
>they usually have a diagnostics utility that can be run, but if the HDD is failing,
>it may not be able to run. Consult the manufacturer or your documentation to see
>what diagnostics options you have, if any.
>
>Some HDD manufacturers have a downloadable diagnostics program that can check the
>drive, a few don't. I would start by checking the drive if possible. You will
probably
>need some hands on help, or the diagnoses of a trusted repair shop the way it sounds
>by your description...
>
>You want to write down the full 0x00- - - - - - number as you can put it in a search
>engine and find articles on what the causes are. Or we may be able to help/point
>you in the general direction to solve the issue(s). Some are fixable, some not,
>just depends on what causes it. When it is hardware, the process is usually complicated,
>starting with trying to rescue data if possible.
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