Re: Stop Screen after installing Windows XP, Service Pack 3
Gerry,
Thanks again for the info. Here's the 16 unsigned files. Hope you can
deduce something from the list. Also, prior to installing SP3, I established
a restore point. But, for some reason when I try to restore to that or other
points, it won't do it. That's another issue, however.
File Modified Version Status
Catalog nvcpl.hlp 10/29/2004 None
Not Signed N/A
nvwcplen.hlp 10/29/2004 None Not Signed
N/A
nv4_disp.dll 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
nvcod.dll 10/29/2004 1.0.0.15 Not Signed
N/A
nvcodins.dll 10/29/2004 1.0.0.15 Not Signed
N/A
nvcpl.dll 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
nvmctray.dll 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
nvnt4cpl.dll 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
nvoglnt.dll 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
nvsvc32.exe 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed N/A
nvwddi.dll 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
rasmans.dll 5/14/2006 5.1.2600.2908 Not Signed
N/A
win32k.sys 3/19/2008 5.1.2600.3335 Not Signed
N/A
nv4_mini.sys 10/29/2004 6.14.10.6693 Not Signed
N/A
__pdf.ini 10/23/2007 None Not Signed
N/A
pdfkd.dll 11/11/1997 0.2.1.0 Not Signed
N/A
"Gerry" wrote:
>
> Try Start, Run, type "sigverif.exe" without quotes and hit OK.You then
> get options to Start, Close and Advanced. Select Advanced, Logging and
> make sure the option to Save the file signature verification results to
> a log file is checked. If it was already checked you can click on View
> Log to open SIGVERIF.TXT and this can be copied into your message.
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
>
>
>
> dondd wrote:
> > Gerry, Thanks for the prompt and comprehensive reply to my post. To
> > answer your questions:
> >
> > The stop screen occurred when SP3 installed and wanted to restart the
> > PC. When I restarted, I got the stop screen. I tried restarting
> > again, and got the same results. I booted in safe mode, and tried
> > restarting the 3rd time, but no soap.
> >
> > There are no question marks or exclamation points in device manager.
> > All seems normal.
> >
> > Runing sigverif.exe resulted in 16 unsigned files. I can't paste a
> > screen shot to show you what they were, but most are dll files. If
> > there's a way to send you the list (I have the screen shot pasted to
> > a Word doc), let me know.
> >
> > I will do the memory test and chkdisc test and let you know how I
> > make out, however, I haven't had any problems with my PC running SP2
> > for some time, but I'll do the tests anyhow.
> >
> > Thanks again for your help!
> >
> >
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >> Don
> >>
> >> Background information on Stop Error message:
> >> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms795746.aspx
> >>
> >> 0x0000007E: SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
> >> A system thread generated an exception which the error handler did
> >> not catch. There are numerous individual causes for this problem,
> >> including hardware incompatibility, a faulty device driver or system
> >> service, or some software issues. Check Event Viewer (EventVwr.msc)
> >> for additional information.
> >> Source: http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm
> >>
> >> Background information on Stop Error message 0x8E
> >> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms794023.aspx
> >>
> >> Did the problem arise during start up or did it occur later?
> >>
> >> Are there any yellow question marks in Device Manager? Right click on
> >> the My Computer icon on your Desktop and select Properties,
> >> Hardware,Device Manager. If yes what is the Device Error code?
> >>
> >> Try Start, Run, type "sigverif.exe" without quotes and hit OK. What
> >> drivers are listed as unsigned? Disregard those which are not
> >> checked.
> >>
> >> Remove any dust bunnies from inside the computer casing using an Air
> >> Duster and check all fans are running.
> >>
> >> Check the hard drive for bad sectors by running chkdsk /f /r
> >>
> >> You need to be aware that running chkdsk can take hours
> >>
> >> Faulty RAM. You might test your RAM memory
> >> http://www.memtest.org/
> >>
> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>
> >> dondd wrote:
> >>> I received the following Stop screen error code after installing SP
> >>> 3 to my XP Home Edition OS.
> >>>
> >>> Stop:0X0000007E (0XC0000005, 0XF781C756, 0XF79F7430, 0XF79F712C)
> >>>
> >>> I had to reboot in safe mode and uninstall SP3 to get back to
> >>> normal, which is Service Pack 2. The PC is an HP Compaq SR1520NX
> >>> with 1GB Ram and 160GB HD with plenty of room. The only hardware I
> >>> had a bit of trouble with was an Nvidia AGP card which they helped
> >>> me with updating the driver several months ago. I don't seem to
> >>> have any problems otherwise with it. Also, I installed a Pinacle
> >>> USB TV Tuner. I've had some problems getting it to recognize the
> >>> tuner occasionally. Sometimes when I unplug it and re-plug it, it
> >>> works.
> >>>
> >>> How can I tell (from the error code) what is causing the stop
> >>> screen? I appreciate any input...thanks!
> >>>
> >>> Don
>
>
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