Error msg - help!

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 12:41 AM

Hi can someone please enlighten me to what this is and how I can solve it. I've tried what it says and also running Regclean.

I've just installed WinXP. Another thing that keeps happening every so often is my PC will all of a sudden just power down but all lights remain on. I then have to boot back up.

Help would be much appreciated!

Warpy · Jan 8, 2004, 12:51 AM

I bet its your FSB overlocked to high. Or the CPU temp is too high and its using the advanced shutdown - to prevent your CPU from frying.

Maker sure your voltages are not too high for your CPU Core, put all your settings in BIOS back to deafult.

Also did you format your PC (not reinstall XP - but a total fdisk / format) since you upgraded your hardware? I told you to call me!!! So get on da blower and ring!! Lazy poof!

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 12:56 AM

All setting are @ default - I havent touched anything.
I installed a fresh copy of WinXP, formatting the OLD copy.
CPU @ 44C
MOBO @ 28C

Warpy · Jan 8, 2004, 01:02 AM

Did you apply themal paste to your CPU when installing the heatsink?

Also take a snaphot from AIDA32 of ther CPU sensor

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 01:08 AM

A thermal pad came with the H/Sink and Fan.

CPU SENSOR:

btw my fan is running @ 3792 RPM

Warpy · Jan 8, 2004, 01:08 AM

Call me!!! Going away for 4 days. And I leave in 1 hour bro!

***craig5320*** · Jan 8, 2004, 01:11 AM

Is it all kinds of files or jus' .pf's coz their pre-fetches so not too much to worry about, maybe turn it off or change the settings for it with X-setup or summit. It could be a memory problem tho, overclocked too much or jus' a duff or dying chip.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 08:20 AM

Its when i open my homepage, which automatically logs me into a website. I hope it aint the ram, I've only just bought it. TwinMOS PC3200.
How do i solve it then?

PangingJr · Jan 8, 2004, 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by d4rkz
How do i solve it then?

Close all opened IE and others windows

Open Start -> Run,
type in "C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch" (no "" when typing) and hit Enter key.
see if you can find.. IEXPLORE.EXE-27122324.pf

if yes, try deleting it and see if you still get the error.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 09:33 AM

Ok I will try that and also Im going to take out one strip of my DDR and test it with one in - to test whether or not my PC crashes... I wll test the other module too.

Does anyone know of any RAM Tools I could install to test whether the RAM is faulty?

PangingJr · Jan 8, 2004, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by d4rkz
Ok I will try that

Okay, even beter, delete all the files you see in the "Prefetch" folders except the Layout.ini, and clear all the files in Temp and Temp Internet Files folders.

Then do "Error-checking" (find this option within every drives Properties) on every drives, for the system/boot/pagefile drives (partitions) you'll have to make a skep for it to run at boot time. after that, Defrag all the drives. and if the prob was caused by just the files corruptions, you shold be okay... once you've done that.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by panging
Okay, even beter, delete all the files you see in the "Prefetch" folders except the Layout.ini

Okay mate thanks, I'm alright deleting these files yah?

Do you know of any RAM/Memory testing tools?

PangingJr · Jan 8, 2004, 09:50 AM

that go to teh others's department.. will lv that question to them.. they know better than meh,

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2004, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by d4rkz
Ok I will try that and also Im going to take out one strip of my DDR and test it with one in - to test whether or not my PC crashes... I wll test the other module too.

Does anyone know of any RAM Tools I could install to test whether the RAM is faulty?

memtest86-30

download here

this is a download link from my file host so can you let me know when you have downloaded it.i will need to remove the file.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 10:12 AM

okay m8 thanks. Im @ college atm, when I get home I will download it. (1hour).

thanks again.

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2004, 10:49 AM

actually it's fine i have more space than i thought.

I'm sure your aware to put it onto a floppy then insert on boot up.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 8, 2004, 11:16 AM

thats just a corrput prefetch file use this to get rid of it

clear windows prefech.bat

goto

c:\windows\prefetch

and manually delete eveything in that folder

as for a memory tester for a second openion try this

DOCK MEMORY

i've used it for years never had it fail to detect a bad stick

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 11:34 AM

I did what panging said and deleted the IEXPLORE pf file and all seems to be fine, no error msg now. I tried to use Johnnys tester, dont fit on a floppy tho!! will try yours now Neon, thanks

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 8, 2004, 12:05 PM

just clear out your prefect every so often i have it as a batch file
( i clean it out all the time)

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2004, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d4rkz
I did what panging said and deleted the IEXPLORE pf file and all seems to be fine, no error msg now. I tried to use Johnnys tester, dont fit on a floppy tho!! will try yours now Neon, thanks

sorry about that m8.

ok if you still want that one try memtest86 this is were i got it from.

or try this this one i think i upload the wrong file.last one install to cd i think.

my server again.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
just clear out your prefect every so often i have it as a batch file
( i clean it out all the time)

What exactly is it?

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnybravo
sorry about that m8.

ok if you still want that one try memtest86 this is were i got it from.

or try this this one i think i upload the wrong file.last one install to cd i think.

my server again.

Thanks mate. I tried Neons memory tester and it took about 30mins in total. Everything passed and no problems which I'm happy about! I thought that it may of been memory heat perhaps, I've since opened my case and removed all ribbon cable which surrounded both my DDR modules, and they are free now!

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2004, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d4rkz
Thanks mate. I tried Neons memory tester and it took about 30mins in total. Everything passed and no problems which I'm happy about! I thought that it may of been memory heat perhaps, I've since opened my case and removed all ribbon cable which surrounded both my DDR modules, and they are free now!

good to hear it's not your ram with it being near new.having to mem testers are worth while as the second will most likely confirm what the first does.

for heat on the ram you could add some heatspreaders.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 12:44 PM

Yeah they sell them in my local store, I'm not completely sure that they are getting hot so I don't know its its worth going and buying them.

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2004, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d4rkz
Yeah they sell them in my local store, I'm not completely sure that they are getting hot so I don't know its its worth going and buying them.

probably not hot,just depends on how much they are! if they are cheap enough it could be worth it.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 12:54 PM

Are they something which last long - say if I was to upgrade in a year or so could I still use them? I don't honestly know what they are... think I might go to teh google and find out!

**MIG-31** · Jan 8, 2004, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by d4rkz
Are they something which last long - say if I was to upgrade in a year or so could I still use them? I don't honestly know what they are... think I might go to teh google and find out!

get them in copper or aluminium. and look like this:

not meaning to hi-jack your thread.hope you get your problem solved.

dorkz · Jan 8, 2004, 01:17 PM

no worries man, thanks for the info.

Jan 8, 2004, 12:41 AM	#1
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Error msg - help! Hi can someone please enlighten me to what this is and how I can solve it. I've tried what it says and also running Regclean. I've just installed WinXP. Another thing that keeps happening every so often is my PC will all of a sudden just power down but all lights remain on. I then have to boot back up. Help would be much appreciated!

Jan 8, 2004, 12:51 AM	#2
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	I bet its your FSB overlocked to high. Or the CPU temp is too high and its using the advanced shutdown - to prevent your CPU from frying. Maker sure your voltages are not too high for your CPU Core, put all your settings in BIOS back to deafult. Also did you format your PC (not reinstall XP - but a total fdisk / format) since you upgraded your hardware? I told you to call me!!! So get on da blower and ring!! Lazy poof! __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Jan 8, 2004, 12:56 AM	Thread Starter #3
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	All setting are @ default - I havent touched anything. I installed a fresh copy of WinXP, formatting the OLD copy. CPU @ 44C MOBO @ 28C Last edited by d4rkz; Jan 8, 2004 at 01:01 AM.

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Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Did you apply themal paste to your CPU when installing the heatsink? Also take a snaphot from AIDA32 of ther CPU sensor __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

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Jan 8, 2004, 01:08 AM	Thread Starter #5
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	A thermal pad came with the H/Sink and Fan. CPU SENSOR: btw my fan is running @ 3792 RPM

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*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,572 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	Is it all kinds of files or jus' .pf's coz their pre-fetches so not too much to worry about, maybe turn it off or change the settings for it with X-setup or summit. It could be a memory problem tho, overclocked too much or jus' a duff or dying chip. __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Jan 8, 2004, 08:20 AM	Thread Starter #8
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Its when i open my homepage, which automatically logs me into a website. I hope it aint the ram, I've only just bought it. TwinMOS PC3200. How do i solve it then?

Jan 8, 2004, 09:33 AM	Thread Starter #10
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Ok I will try that and also Im going to take out one strip of my DDR and test it with one in - to test whether or not my PC crashes... I wll test the other module too. Does anyone know of any RAM Tools I could install to test whether the RAM is faulty?

Jan 8, 2004, 09:50 AM	#13
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	that go to teh others's department.. will lv that question to them.. they know better than meh,

Jan 8, 2004, 10:12 AM	Thread Starter #15
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	okay m8 thanks. Im @ college atm, when I get home I will download it. (1hour). thanks again.

Jan 8, 2004, 10:49 AM	#16
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,843 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	actually it's fine i have more space than i thought. I'm sure your aware to put it onto a floppy then insert on boot up. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 8, 2004, 11:16 AM	#17
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	thats just a corrput prefetch file use this to get rid of it clear windows prefech.bat goto c:\windows\prefetch and manually delete eveything in that folder as for a memory tester for a second openion try this DOCK MEMORY i've used it for years never had it fail to detect a bad stick __________________ Last edited by The_Neon_Cowboy; Jan 8, 2004 at 11:21 AM.

Jan 8, 2004, 11:34 AM	Thread Starter #18
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	I did what panging said and deleted the IEXPLORE pf file and all seems to be fine, no error msg now. I tried to use Johnnys tester, dont fit on a floppy tho!! will try yours now Neon, thanks

Jan 8, 2004, 12:05 PM	#19
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	just clear out your prefect every so often i have it as a batch file ( i clean it out all the time) __________________

Jan 8, 2004, 12:44 PM	Thread Starter #24
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Yeah they sell them in my local store, I'm not completely sure that they are getting hot so I don't know its its worth going and buying them.

Jan 8, 2004, 12:54 PM	Thread Starter #26
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Are they something which last long - say if I was to upgrade in a year or so could I still use them? I don't honestly know what they are... think I might go to teh google and find out!

Jan 8, 2004, 01:17 PM	Thread Starter #28
dorkz Striving to overcome Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	no worries man, thanks for the info.