Resolved: BSOD - The ol Random Reboot

stevend · 06-11-2008

Hi this is my first post, so hi everyone!
My issue is as follows: random reboots!

I had a pc up until about two days ago. It would reboot constantly at random, and eventually the computer kicked the bucket. I figured it was because it was really old.

Now my NEW PC (same specs, twice as much memory, much newer mobo)is doing the SAME thing. It runs fine, has antivirus software, etc.

I can only think of two things myself : They both use NVidia drivers, and They are both plugged into the same outlet.

I never found anything in the event log about each reboot, it doesn't say "you system recoverd from a serious error" when it restarts, no BSOD.

Has anyone had this problem before? Does it sound like a power surge or my driver is crashing my system ?

Thanks in advance!

Installed Recently: Cable Drivers for my Cell Phone and Diego, TV Tuner Drivers, NVidia Drivers.

Here is a complete rundown of my system:

Code:

Computer Info
 Chipset: AMD 75
 Computer Name: 
 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Full or Upgrade Retail)
Device Tree
 Computer
  Standard PC
 Disk drives
  Flash Drive SK_USB20 USB Device
  Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 USB Device
  Kingston DataTraveler 2.0 USB Device
  Nokia Nokia 6275i USB Device
  SAMSUNG SV4002H
  ST320413A
  ST340810ACE
  WDC WD32 00AAJS-00VWA0 USB Device
  WDC WD400BB-00DGA0
 Display adapters
  NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
    Nvidia Corp GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP 8X [NV18.2]
 DVD/CD-ROM drives
  FK2327F MAL215S SCSI CdRom Device
  HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N
 Floppy disk controllers
  Standard floppy disk controller
 Floppy disk drives
  Floppy disk drive
 Human Interface Devices
  HID-compliant game controller
    RedOctane 
  Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_046d&Pid_c00e
  Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_046d&Pid_c00e
  Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_045e&Pid_0040
  USB Human Interface Device
    RedOctane 
 IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers
  Primary IDE Channel
  Secondary IDE Channel
  VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
    VIA Technologies Inc VT82xxxx EIDE Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
 Keyboards
  PC/AT Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard (101/102-Key)
 Mice and other pointing devices
  Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_046d&Pid_c00e
  Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_046d&Pid_c00e
  Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
  Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_045e&Pid_0040
 Microsoft Common Controller For Windows Class
  Microsoft Common Controller For Windows
    RedOctane 
 Modems
  Nokia CDMA Phone USB Modem
 Monitors
  Dell 828fi
  Plug and Play Monitor
  Plug and Play Monitor
  Plug and Play Monitor
  SyncMaster 753DF(T)/ 783DF(T), MagicSyncMaster AQ17DF
 Network adapters
  Direct Parallel
  Linksys NC100 Fast Ethernet Adapter
    ADMtek 
    ADMtek AN983 FastNIC PCI 10/100 Fast Ethernet Adapter
  Linksys NC100 Fast Ethernet Adapter - Packet Scheduler Miniport
  Microsoft TV/Video Connection
  RAS Async Adapter
  WAN Miniport (IP)
  WAN Miniport (IP) - Packet Scheduler Miniport
  WAN Miniport (L2TP)
  WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
  WAN Miniport (PPTP)
 Non-Plug and Play Drivers
  .NET Runtime Optimization Service v2.0.50727_X86
  a347scsi
  AFD
  Application Layer Gateway Service
  Application Management
  aswFsBlk
  aswRdr
  Automatic Updates
  avast! Antivirus
  avast! Asynchronous Virus Monitor
  avast! iAVS4 Control Service
  avast! Mail Scanner
  avast! Network Shield Support
  avast! Self Protection
  avast! Standard Shield Support
  avast! Web Scanner
  Background Intelligent Transfer Service
  Beep
  Belarc SMBios Access
  cdfs
  COM+ Event System
  COM+ System Application
  Computer Browser
  Cryptographic Services
  DCOM Server Process Launcher
  DHCP Client
  Distributed Link Tracking Client
  Distributed Transaction Coordinator
  DLPORTIO
  dmboot
  dmload
  DNS Client
  DSDrv4
  Error Reporting Service
  Fast User Switching Compatibility
  fastfat
  Fips
  FLE-5 WindowsNT Driver
  FLSIface
  FLSPar
  FLSSer
  FLSVCom
  FltMgr
  Fs_Rec
  Generic Packet Classifier
  gwiopm
  Help and Support
  HTTP
  IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
  IP Network Address Translator
  IPSEC driver
  IPSEC Services
  ksecdd
  Logical Disk Manager
  mbmiodrvr
  Messenger Sharing Folders USN Journal Reader service
  mnmdd
  mountmgr
  MRXSMB
  MS Software Shadow Copy Provider
  Msfs
  Mup
  NDIS System Driver
  NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol
  NDProxy
  NetBIOS Interface
  NetBios over Tcpip
  Network Connections
  Network Location Awareness (NLA)
  Npfs
  ntfs
  Null
  NVIDIA Display Driver Service
  PartMgr
  ParVdm
  Performance Logs and Alerts
  PnP ISA/EISA Bus Driver
  PQNTDrv
  Print Spooler
  Protected Storage
  Rdbss
  RDPCDD
  RDPNP
  Remote Access Auto Connection Driver
  Remote Access Connection Manager
  Remote Access IP ARP Driver
  Remote Access NDIS TAPI Driver
  Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  Remote Registry
  Secdrv
  Secondary Logon
  Security Accounts Manager
  Security Center
  Server
  Shell Hardware Detection
  sptd
  Srv
  SSDP Discovery Service
  Symantec V2i Mount Driver
  Symantec Volume Snap Shot Driver
  System Event Notification
  System Restore Filter Driver
  System Restore Service
  Task Scheduler
  TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
  TCP/IP Protocol Driver
  Telephony
  Terminal Services
  Themes
  vga
  VgaSave
  VolSnap
  Volume Shadow Copy
  WebClient
  WebDav Client Redirector
  Windows Audio
  Windows CardSpace
  Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
  Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
  Windows Installer
  Windows Live Setup Service
  Windows Management Instrumentation
  Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0
  Windows Time
  Wireless Zero Configuration
  Workstation
 NT Apm/Legacy Support
  NT Apm/Legacy Interface Node
 Other devices
  Unknown device
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Volume
 Ports (COM & LPT)
  Communications Port (COM1)
  Communications Port (COM2)
  ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
  Nokia 6275i USB
 SCSI and RAID controllers
  SCSI/RAID Host Controller
 Sound, video and game controllers
  ATI Unified AVStream Driver
    ATI Technologies Inc 
    ATI Technologies Inc Unified AVStream Driver
  Audio Codecs
  BDA IPSink
  BDA MPE Filter
  BDA Slip De-Framer
  Closed Caption Decoder
  CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
    C-Media Electronics Inc CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
  Legacy Audio Drivers
  Legacy Video Capture Devices
  Media Control Devices
  Microsoft Kernel Acoustic Echo Canceller
  Microsoft Kernel Audio Splitter
  Microsoft Kernel DLS Synthesizer
  Microsoft Kernel DRM Audio Descrambler
  Microsoft Kernel GS Wavetable Synthesizer
  Microsoft Kernel System Audio Device
  Microsoft Kernel Wave Audio Mixer
  Microsoft Streaming Clock Proxy
  Microsoft Streaming Quality Manager Proxy
  Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy
  Microsoft Streaming Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter
  Microsoft Streaming Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter
  Microsoft WINMM WDM Audio Compatibility Driver
  MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device
  NABTS/FEC VBI Codec
  Standard Game Port
  Video Codecs
  World Standard Teletext Codec
 Storage volumes
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
  Generic volume
 System devices
  AMD-751 Processor to AGP Controller
    Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) AMD-751 PCI to AGP Bridge
  Direct memory access controller
  Extended IO Bus
  ISAPNP Read Data Port
  Logical Disk Manager
  Microcode Update Device
  Microsoft System Management BIOS Driver
  Numeric data processor
  PCI bus
  PCI standard host CPU bridge
    Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) AMD-751 (Irongate) CPU to PCI Bridge
  Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator
  Printer Port Logical Interface
  Programmable interrupt controller
  System board
  System CMOS/real time clock
  System speaker
  System timer
  Terminal Server Device Redirector
  Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
  Terminal Server Mouse Driver
  VIA PCI to ISA bridge
    VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686/A/B "Super South" PCI to ISA Bridge
  VIA Power Management controller
    VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686A/B ACPI Power Management Controller
  Volume Manager
 Universal Serial Bus controllers
  Unknown Device
    Invalid Hardware ID: Vid_0000&Pid_0000
  USB Mass Storage Device
    Nokia 
  USB Mass Storage Device
    Toshiba 
  USB Mass Storage Device
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_0c0b&Pid_b159
  USB Mass Storage Device
    Unable to Detect, Hardware ID: Vid_0c76&Pid_0005
  USB Mass Storage Device
    Skymedi 
  USB Root Hub
  USB Root Hub
  VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
    VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686A USB Controller
  VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
    VIA Technologies Inc VT82C686A USB Controller
 Wireless Communication Devices
  Nokia 6275i USB Generic
  Nokia 6275i USB OBEX
  Nokia 6275i USB OBEX
  Nokia 6275i USB OBEX
  Nokia CDMA Phone USB Phone Parent
    Nokia

joeyfine · 06-11-2008

welcome to PCHF stevend,

when is this happening? before start up? after? need more info

stevend · 06-12-2008

thanks :P

randomly while my computer is on, and sometimes right as i reach the welcome screen.

ih8bills · 06-13-2008

Many Possible causes...
Bad Ram for one (frequent)
Bad Power-supply.
Over heating
Bad video card...and an MX 440 is no "spring chicken" --I'm afraid. Darn near antique by today's standards

That "complete" rundown-- is mostly generic descriptions of some hardware-- and driver files.

suggest-- when you repost-- go into "User CP" "edit options" --scroll down the list.
List all your hardware in the spaces be sure to list the Brands and Model Numbers
-- at the top-- there is an option to "allow others to view my specs"-- click on yes.
It saves a lot of time between posts if while you check something I can go look up your motherboard manufacturer's site and read the manual.

You can also list your OS...all this is a great time-saver for us-- we can view everything quickly to refresh our memories... as we are all working multiple threads at once.
This would be automatic from that point on-- so if you have another problem six months from now-- we can instantly know what you have.

stevend · 06-13-2008

sorry guys for not replying!

you can close/set solved to my thread, i foudn the issue i beleive.

I'm pretty sure it was over heating, after installing a case fan, it ran a whole day with no reboot.

thank you for your time!

Pgh · 06-13-2008

Thread marked as resolved, thanks.

06-11-2008	#2
joeyfine Tech Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 662 PC Experience: Support	Re: The ol Random Reboot welcome to PCHF stevend, when is this happening? before start up? after? need more info __________________ ~ Joseph PCHF Rules & Home Page & Prework Think we did a good job? Donating keeps this going! Senior Desktop Support Analyst MCSA, CCNA, A+ Certified.

06-12-2008	#3
stevend Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Re: The ol Random Reboot thanks :P randomly while my computer is on, and sometimes right as i reach the welcome screen.

06-13-2008	#4
ih8bills Tech Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: coastal Rhode Island Posts: 4,633 PC Experience: More Stubborn than any PC	Re: The ol Random Reboot Many Possible causes... Bad Ram for one (frequent) Bad Power-supply. Over heating Bad video card...and an MX 440 is no "spring chicken" --I'm afraid. Darn near antique by today's standards That "complete" rundown-- is mostly generic descriptions of some hardware-- and driver files. suggest-- when you repost-- go into "User CP" "edit options" --scroll down the list. List all your hardware in the spaces be sure to list the Brands and Model Numbers -- at the top-- there is an option to "allow others to view my specs"-- click on yes. It saves a lot of time between posts if while you check something I can go look up your motherboard manufacturer's site and read the manual. You can also list your OS...all this is a great time-saver for us-- we can view everything quickly to refresh our memories... as we are all working multiple threads at once. This would be automatic from that point on-- so if you have another problem six months from now-- we can instantly know what you have. __________________ Registry Cleaner PREWORK HiJack This Windows Services Guide Without music, life would be a mistake Friedrich Nietzsche

06-13-2008	#5
stevend Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Re: The ol Random Reboot sorry guys for not replying! you can close/set solved to my thread, i foudn the issue i beleive. I'm pretty sure it was over heating, after installing a case fan, it ran a whole day with no reboot. thank you for your time!

06-13-2008	#6
Pgh Protector of the Cookies Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watford, England Posts: 1,244 PC Experience: Keen to Learn	Re: The ol Random Reboot Thread marked as resolved, thanks. __________________ Doctor: I'm afraid you have Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. Patient: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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