Random reboots and errors Win XP Pro

External Since: Apr 03, 2004 Posts: 31

Have just recently started experiencing random reboots and errors. Was
rock-solid many months, then suddenly,

At start-up, I get "win has just recovered from a serious error"
Every time.

I have not been able to decipher the .dmp file to see what is causing
the problem in that area. It WAS continual, where if I closed the
error window, it would reappear over and over anf a sys restore got
rid of that but it still comes at start.

Then, when doing something that isn't too memory intensive or, nothing
at all, my system just restarts.

Now, I know power supply troubles can cause this type of reboot at
times I have found, but it seems my 400w is working fine.

I also see that on restart at times, different icons that are normally
populating my systray, are hit & miss in loading. Also screwed my
internet connection up. Then I try & pick various restore points and
WIN XP says "your system cannot be restored"

I find no virus (Norton with latest defs) and little spyware that were
just cookies.

Ran fine with this hardware config a long time.
Win XP Pro
2.53 ghz P4
512mb Mushkin ddr
ASUS P4B533-E
1 Maxtor 40gb
2 Maxtor 120gb
1 Maxtor 160gb
Plex DVD burner
Plex CDR burner

Can enabling USB header or plugging in USB hub create trouble?
I had DL'd USB fix/update from ASUS site long ago but just recently
plugged in a mini hub after enabling the header.

I know I'm grasping but it driving me nutty.

Any help GREATLY appreciated!

Roscoe aka MrShade

External Since: Mar 13, 2004 Posts: 86

"Roscoe Pendoscoe" said in
news:sls9909l3d52kjpg0fegc6jmc1t79rfu68@4ax.com:
> Have just recently started experiencing random reboots and errors. Was
> rock-solid many months, then suddenly,
>
> At start-up, I get "win has just recovered from a serious error"
> Every time.
>
> I have not been able to decipher the .dmp file to see what is causing
> the problem in that area. It WAS continual, where if I closed the
> error window, it would reappear over and over anf a sys restore got
> rid of that but it still comes at start.
>
> Then, when doing something that isn't too memory intensive or, nothing
> at all, my system just restarts.
>
> Now, I know power supply troubles can cause this type of reboot at
> times I have found, but it seems my 400w is working fine.
>
> I also see that on restart at times, different icons that are normally
> populating my systray, are hit & miss in loading. Also screwed my
> internet connection up. Then I try & pick various restore points and
> WIN XP says "your system cannot be restored"
>
> I find no virus (Norton with latest defs) and little spyware that were
> just cookies.
>
> Ran fine with this hardware config a long time.
> Win XP Pro
> 2.53 ghz P4
> 512mb Mushkin ddr
> ASUS P4B533-E
> 1 Maxtor 40gb
> 2 Maxtor 120gb
> 1 Maxtor 160gb
> Plex DVD burner
> Plex CDR burner
>
> Can enabling USB header or plugging in USB hub create trouble?
> I had DL'd USB fix/update from ASUS site long ago but just recently
> plugged in a mini hub after enabling the header.
>
> I know I'm grasping but it driving me nutty.
>
> Any help GREATLY appreciated!
>
> Roscoe aka MrShade

A few suggestions:

- Use a multimeter to check the voltages from your power supply under
load.

- Get memtest86 or other utility and check your memory.

- Check that the heatsink hasn't come loose off the CPU and check all
fans are spinning.

- The USB ports supply power. If a device is shorting, could be the
cause for a shutdown. Simply unplug all USB devices for awhile. If a
reboot then occurs, that's not your problem.

- Are you overclocking?

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