[ned93]

Hi, I had to reformat an old IBM Thinkpad, I used the onboard way to do it. Since reinstalling XP I get the BSOD described above. It always reboots, does a disk check says all files are fine, then starts up. I have updated the bios, and video driver.
When I try to do a windows update for sp2, the bsod comes back every time. Another driver problem? Should I be checking the RAM memory? I did not have this problem before I reinstalled XP.
Any help would be appreciated.
Ned

[Rollin' Rog]

If it began after a clean format, with no additional programs installed, you should definitely be checking the RAM. You should also remove any external devices you may have attached to the system.

If the BSOD is time or stress related, consider overheating as a possibility -- make sure the vents are clear of dust, and check that the fan is working under stress conditions.

I can run a debugging utility on the dump files if you do this:

1 > create a new folder on the desktop and call it "dumpcheck" or whatever you like
2 > navigate to c:\windows\minidump and copy the last few minidump files to that folder. *this assumes 'c' is your boot drive, if it is not, subsitute accordingly
3 > close the folder and right click on it and select Send to Compressed (zipped) Folder.
4 > use the "manage attachments" in the "advanced" reply window to upload that zip file here as an attachment.

This might point us to a non Microsoft driver causing the error, if one exists for it.

If you do not see any minidumps, be sure you are not using any cache cleaner such as CCleaner. Also run sysdm.cpl and select Advanced > Startup and Recovery. Make sure "small memory dump" is the one chosen under "write debugging information" and the location should be %systemroot%\minidump

Since almost all bugchecks can be caused by faulty ram, I would recommend you perform memory tests.

Beginners Guides: Diagnosing Bad Memory

Memtest86 - A Stand-alone Memory Diagnostic

[ned93]

Hi, I ran Memtest. No errors reported. No external devices. It is a Thinkpad, I restored to original factory settings.
I have attached the mini dump files.
Thanks for the help
Ned

[Rollin' Rog]

It's throwing an error in an "unknown module", which may be a device enumeration issue.

Do you have any more minidumps to cross-check this?

And are you connected by wireless?

If so, I would try a connection direct to the modem or router.

I would also try updating any NIC or Wireless drivers you may be using.

[ned93]

Hi, these are the latest mini dump files. I hope it helps. I have managed somehow to get xp sp2 on the system, I could not do this before, so I thought everything was OK but I guess not. It is wired into my router, I will now try to update the nic and wireless drivers.
Thanks again
Ned

[Rollin' Rog]

Sheesh, all 4 of those are for your Wireless driver -- and you are not even connected wirelessly.

BugCheck 1000000A, {f9688920, 2, 1, 804d9b68}

Probably caused by : w70n51.sys ( w70n51+2a41e )


If the update doesn't fix it and you are not going to use wireless -- it could be disabled.

[ned93]

Hi, I disabled the wireless, the computer has worked since last night. I use it for teaching and I usually have it wired for internet access, I will update the wireless driver later and test.
Thanks for all your help, I could not have done it without you.
Cheers
Ned

[Rollin' Rog]

Great and good luck with the update