Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent help ne

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Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

The date and time was 9/18/2008 4:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
on the keyboard:

>
> "Terry R." wrote:
>
>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 2:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
>> on the keyboard:
>>
>>> "razz" wrote:
>>>
>>>> "razz" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 12:59 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded
>>>>>> out on the keyboard:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 10:03 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded
>>>>>>>> out on the keyboard:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
>>>>>>>>>> on the keyboard:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I don't know if anyone can help regarding the following problem but, if you
>>>>>>>>>>> can, I really need your help.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Because my PC used to operate with ME and was updated to XP Home, my filing
>>>>>>>>>>> system was FAT 32. Due to the fact that NTFS is a better system, I decided
>>>>>>>>>>> to convert from FAT 32 to NTFS using the XP built-in converter. All went
>>>>>>>>>>> well except for one major problem...after startup and after approx. 3 to 5
>>>>>>>>>>> minutes, a blue screen appears that reads: "a problem has been detected and
>>>>>>>>>>> windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer
>>>>>>>>>>> BAD_POOL_HEADER" then the message goes on telling you lots more regarding
>>>>>>>>>>> uninstalling any recent programs etc. (there has been no real recent
>>>>>>>>>>> programs and naturally this error is caused by something to do with the
>>>>>>>>>>> conversion).
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I tried rebooting many times and the same problem keeps happening. After
>>>>>>>>>>> approx 3-5 minutes it reverts to the same blue screen message in ALL
>>>>>>>>>>> circumstances..i.e.. If I log on as normal or if I don't log on and don't do
>>>>>>>>>>> anything.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If anyone can help solve this problem it would be very, very much appreciated.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Needless to say, I am able to write to you because I am using my wife's
>>>>>>>>>>> computer.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you so much for your time!
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Razz,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Does the same thing happen when you start Windows in Safe Mode? Boot
>>>>>>>>>> the computer and press F8 until you see the option dialog to start in
>>>>>>>>>> Safe Mode.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Report back,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Terry, I have tried several times to get into the area were I can activate
>>>>>>>>> safe mode but it just will not go to that screen - i.e. it continues on to
>>>>>>>>> the log on page. It is not because I don't know the procedure for activating
>>>>>>>>> Safe Mode, because I have in the past.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Any advice of how to proceed now? I really appreiate your time and effort!
>>>>>>>> Constantly tap F8 as soon as you see the BIOS screen (not from a
>>>>>>>> restart, but from a cold boot). Sometimes it can be hard to grab
>>>>>>>> waiting too long.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I can access
>>>>>>> safe mode. So what now?
>>>>>> Okay. So you have 3 to 5 minutes to make a change. Let Windows boot.
>>>>>> Quickly click Start, Run, type msconfig and click OK. When it opens
>>>>>> click the BOOT.INI tab and check /SAFEBOOT and click OK.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Reboot to see if the same thing occurs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Report back,
>>>>>>
>>>>> I did what you said and it seems to be in safe mode because a black screen
>>>>> briefly appeared saying "safe mode" in the corners and then it went to the
>>>>> log in page, with the image being really big now (so I assume thats still
>>>>> safe mode) .. BUT .. just this second, its back to the same blue screen -
>>>>> after approx. 5-7 minutes of me not logging in. What should I do now?
>>>>> Terry, thank you for your help I really appreciate all your time.
>>>> Terry, don't know if this matters, but I restarted again (still in safe
>>>> mode) and this time I logged in and again the blue screen message appears
>>>> after about 5 minutes.
>>>>
>>> One more thing..within message the blue screen gives it mentioins about
>>> disabling Bios Memory options such as caching or shadowing. Would that help
>>> and if so, how would you do that
>> Razz,
>>
>> I don't know if it's coincidence, but you might be having another issue
>> that happened to come up when you converted. Have you made sure that
>> your CPU fan, power supply fan(s) and other case fans are all
>> operational and that all case openings, heat sinks are dust free? If
>> you can boot for a few minutes and then blue screen, quite often heat is
>> an issue. At least let's eliminate that to be sure.
>>
>>
> All is fine with heat issues. what you think of this page that I found - in
> your opinion, is it worth just doing that ?
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>

Are you sure about the heat? Have you gone in to your BIOS and let the
computer sit for about 5-10 minutes and monitor the temp settings?

A Repair Install may or may not cure it. If you have the original CD
you could give it a try (not a recovery CD).

You could possibly try a program that has the capability to convert NTFS
to FAT32. I know Partition Magic can do it and there might be a free
alternative (for at least long enough for you to convert it) like BootIT NG
http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/index.htm

--
Terry R.

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Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Can you boot to your install cd?
if so, do that and let it sit waiting for you to respond for 5-7 minutes see
if it crashes on you, if not, then I suggest your hd has gotten corrupted
files and they need to be repaired, perform a repair install.

it wouldn't make sense for anything like hardware to go bad just because you
changed the file structure, but it does happen, if it does crash on you, then
I would think your hd has gone bad, any idea of how old it is?

"razz" wrote:

>
>
> "Jim" wrote:
>
> >
> > "razz" <razz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EC78EE96-EE5D-4715-B091-F286439DAA48@microsoft.com...
> > >I don't know if anyone can help regarding the following problem but, if you
> > > can, I really need your help.
> > >
> > > Because my PC used to operate with ME and was updated to XP Home, my
> > > filing
> > > system was FAT 32. Due to the fact that NTFS is a better system, I
> > > decided
> > > to convert from FAT 32 to NTFS using the XP built-in converter. All went
> > > well except for one major problem...after startup and after approx. 3 to 5
> > > minutes, a blue screen appears that reads: "a problem has been detected
> > > and
> > > windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer
> > > BAD_POOL_HEADER" then the message goes on telling you lots more regarding
> > > uninstalling any recent programs etc. (there has been no real recent
> > > programs and naturally this error is caused by something to do with the
> > > conversion).
> > >
> > > I tried rebooting many times and the same problem keeps happening. After
> > > approx 3-5 minutes it reverts to the same blue screen message in ALL
> > > circumstances..i.e.. If I log on as normal or if I don't log on and don't
> > > do
> > > anything.
> > >
> > > If anyone can help solve this problem it would be very, very much
> > > appreciated.
> > >
> > > Needless to say, I am able to write to you because I am using my wife's
> > > computer.
> > >
> > > Thank you so much for your time!
> >
> > What does Help & Support have to say about this error?
> > Have searched the internet for error BAD_POOL_HEADER?
> >
> > Jim
> >
>
> Help & Support have been no help and my search online has not given me an
> answer that worked. :-(
 
Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Terry R. wrote:
> The date and time was 9/18/2008 4:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> on the keyboard:
>
>>
>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>
>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 2:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded
>>> out on the keyboard:
>>>
>>>> "razz" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "razz" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 12:59 PM, and on a whim, razz
>>>>>>> pounded out on the keyboard:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 10:03 AM, and on a whim, razz
>>>>>>>>> pounded out on the keyboard:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, razz
>>>>>>>>>>> pounded out on the keyboard:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> I don't know if anyone can help regarding the following
>>>>>>>>>>>> problem but, if you can, I really need your help.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Because my PC used to operate with ME and was updated to XP
>>>>>>>>>>>> Home, my filing system was FAT 32. Due to the fact that
>>>>>>>>>>>> NTFS is a better system, I decided to convert from FAT 32 to
>>>>>>>>>>>> NTFS using the XP built-in converter. All went well except
>>>>>>>>>>>> for one major problem...after startup and after approx. 3 to
>>>>>>>>>>>> 5 minutes, a blue screen appears that reads: "a problem has
>>>>>>>>>>>> been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent
>>>>>>>>>>>> damage to your computer BAD_POOL_HEADER" then the message
>>>>>>>>>>>> goes on telling you lots more regarding uninstalling any
>>>>>>>>>>>> recent programs etc. (there has been no real recent
>>>>>>>>>>>> programs and naturally this error is caused by something to
>>>>>>>>>>>> do with the conversion).
>>>>>>>>>>>> I tried rebooting many times and the same problem keeps
>>>>>>>>>>>> happening. After approx 3-5 minutes it reverts to the same
>>>>>>>>>>>> blue screen message in ALL circumstances..i.e.. If I log on
>>>>>>>>>>>> as normal or if I don't log on and don't do anything.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> If anyone can help solve this problem it would be very, very
>>>>>>>>>>>> much appreciated.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Needless to say, I am able to write to you because I am
>>>>>>>>>>>> using my wife's computer.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you so much for your time!
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Razz,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Does the same thing happen when you start Windows in Safe
>>>>>>>>>>> Mode? Boot the computer and press F8 until you see the
>>>>>>>>>>> option dialog to start in Safe Mode.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Report back,
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Terry, I have tried several times to get into the area were I
>>>>>>>>>> can activate safe mode but it just will not go to that screen
>>>>>>>>>> - i.e. it continues on to the log on page. It is not because
>>>>>>>>>> I don't know the procedure for activating Safe Mode, because I
>>>>>>>>>> have in the past.
>>>>>>>>>> Any advice of how to proceed now? I really appreiate your
>>>>>>>>>> time and effort!
>>>>>>>>> Constantly tap F8 as soon as you see the BIOS screen (not from
>>>>>>>>> a restart, but from a cold boot). Sometimes it can be hard to
>>>>>>>>> grab waiting too long.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I
>>>>>>>> can access safe mode. So what now?
>>>>>>> Okay. So you have 3 to 5 minutes to make a change. Let Windows
>>>>>>> boot. Quickly click Start, Run, type msconfig and click OK. When
>>>>>>> it opens click the BOOT.INI tab and check /SAFEBOOT and click OK.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Reboot to see if the same thing occurs.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Report back,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did what you said and it seems to be in safe mode because a
>>>>>> black screen briefly appeared saying "safe mode" in the corners
>>>>>> and then it went to the log in page, with the image being really
>>>>>> big now (so I assume thats still safe mode) .. BUT .. just this
>>>>>> second, its back to the same blue screen - after approx. 5-7
>>>>>> minutes of me not logging in. What should I do now? Terry, thank
>>>>>> you for your help I really appreciate all your time.
>>>>> Terry, don't know if this matters, but I restarted again (still in
>>>>> safe mode) and this time I logged in and again the blue screen
>>>>> message appears after about 5 minutes.
>>>>>
>>>> One more thing..within message the blue screen gives it mentioins
>>>> about disabling Bios Memory options such as caching or shadowing.
>>>> Would that help and if so, how would you do that
>>> Razz,
>>>
>>> I don't know if it's coincidence, but you might be having another
>>> issue that happened to come up when you converted. Have you made
>>> sure that your CPU fan, power supply fan(s) and other case fans are
>>> all operational and that all case openings, heat sinks are dust
>>> free? If you can boot for a few minutes and then blue screen, quite
>>> often heat is an issue. At least let's eliminate that to be sure.
>>>
>>>
>> All is fine with heat issues. what you think of this page that I
>> found - in your opinion, is it worth just doing that ?
>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>>
>
> Are you sure about the heat? Have you gone in to your BIOS and let the
> computer sit for about 5-10 minutes and monitor the temp settings?
>
> A Repair Install may or may not cure it. If you have the original CD
> you could give it a try (not a recovery CD).
>
> You could possibly try a program that has the capability to convert NTFS
> to FAT32. I know Partition Magic can do it and there might be a free
> alternative (for at least long enough for you to convert it) like BootIT NG
> http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/index.htm
>

It's doubtful that whatever CD he has has SP3 so a repair install is out
of the question unless he slipstreams SP3.

Alias
 
Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

All problems seem to have been solved (a looong day/night trying tons of
things finally paid off) EXCEPT for one more problem that I need help to
solve. I have NO Internet connection. My modem and router are working fine
(so is my wife’s PC which is 3 ft. away from mine).

Here is my current status for settings in msconfig:

General Tab
I am using Selective Startup and have a check mark in Process SYSTEM.INI
File (so all items are checked under the SYSTEM,INI tab).

I am using Original BOOT.INI

I have enabled a few of the programs that I want to run under the Stratup tab.

WIN.INI Tab
I have all items listed disabled (i.e. not checked)

BOOT.INI Tab
Nothing checked so all disabled

Services Tab
Checkmark for only 3 items, as follows:

DCOM Service Process Launcher
(under Essential heading it says Yes) – (Under Status it says
Running).

Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
(under Essential heading it says Yes) - (under Status it says
Stopped).

Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
(under Essential heading it says Yes) – (under Status it says
Running).


If anyone can suggest what to do to get Internet Connection, I would greatly
appreciate it!
I assume its just some setting or something I have to activate.

Thank you all for your help.


"Terry R." wrote:

> The date and time was 9/18/2008 4:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> on the keyboard:
>
> >
> > "Terry R." wrote:
> >
> >> The date and time was 9/18/2008 2:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> >> on the keyboard:
> >>
> >>> "razz" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> "razz" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 12:59 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded
> >>>>>> out on the keyboard:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 10:03 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded
> >>>>>>>> out on the keyboard:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> >>>>>>>>>> on the keyboard:
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> I don't know if anyone can help regarding the following problem but, if you
> >>>>>>>>>>> can, I really need your help.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Because my PC used to operate with ME and was updated to XP Home, my filing
> >>>>>>>>>>> system was FAT 32. Due to the fact that NTFS is a better system, I decided
> >>>>>>>>>>> to convert from FAT 32 to NTFS using the XP built-in converter. All went
> >>>>>>>>>>> well except for one major problem...after startup and after approx. 3 to 5
> >>>>>>>>>>> minutes, a blue screen appears that reads: "a problem has been detected and
> >>>>>>>>>>> windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer
> >>>>>>>>>>> BAD_POOL_HEADER" then the message goes on telling you lots more regarding
> >>>>>>>>>>> uninstalling any recent programs etc. (there has been no real recent
> >>>>>>>>>>> programs and naturally this error is caused by something to do with the
> >>>>>>>>>>> conversion).
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> I tried rebooting many times and the same problem keeps happening. After
> >>>>>>>>>>> approx 3-5 minutes it reverts to the same blue screen message in ALL
> >>>>>>>>>>> circumstances..i.e.. If I log on as normal or if I don't log on and don't do
> >>>>>>>>>>> anything.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> If anyone can help solve this problem it would be very, very much appreciated.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Needless to say, I am able to write to you because I am using my wife's
> >>>>>>>>>>> computer.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Thank you so much for your time!
> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Razz,
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Does the same thing happen when you start Windows in Safe Mode? Boot
> >>>>>>>>>> the computer and press F8 until you see the option dialog to start in
> >>>>>>>>>> Safe Mode.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Report back,
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Terry, I have tried several times to get into the area were I can activate
> >>>>>>>>> safe mode but it just will not go to that screen - i.e. it continues on to
> >>>>>>>>> the log on page. It is not because I don't know the procedure for activating
> >>>>>>>>> Safe Mode, because I have in the past.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Any advice of how to proceed now? I really appreiate your time and effort!
> >>>>>>>> Constantly tap F8 as soon as you see the BIOS screen (not from a
> >>>>>>>> restart, but from a cold boot). Sometimes it can be hard to grab
> >>>>>>>> waiting too long.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I can access
> >>>>>>> safe mode. So what now?
> >>>>>> Okay. So you have 3 to 5 minutes to make a change. Let Windows boot.
> >>>>>> Quickly click Start, Run, type msconfig and click OK. When it opens
> >>>>>> click the BOOT.INI tab and check /SAFEBOOT and click OK.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Reboot to see if the same thing occurs.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Report back,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>> I did what you said and it seems to be in safe mode because a black screen
> >>>>> briefly appeared saying "safe mode" in the corners and then it went to the
> >>>>> log in page, with the image being really big now (so I assume thats still
> >>>>> safe mode) .. BUT .. just this second, its back to the same blue screen -
> >>>>> after approx. 5-7 minutes of me not logging in. What should I do now?
> >>>>> Terry, thank you for your help I really appreciate all your time.
> >>>> Terry, don't know if this matters, but I restarted again (still in safe
> >>>> mode) and this time I logged in and again the blue screen message appears
> >>>> after about 5 minutes.
> >>>>
> >>> One more thing..within message the blue screen gives it mentioins about
> >>> disabling Bios Memory options such as caching or shadowing. Would that help
> >>> and if so, how would you do that
> >> Razz,
> >>
> >> I don't know if it's coincidence, but you might be having another issue
> >> that happened to come up when you converted. Have you made sure that
> >> your CPU fan, power supply fan(s) and other case fans are all
> >> operational and that all case openings, heat sinks are dust free? If
> >> you can boot for a few minutes and then blue screen, quite often heat is
> >> an issue. At least let's eliminate that to be sure.
> >>
> >>
> > All is fine with heat issues. what you think of this page that I found - in
> > your opinion, is it worth just doing that ?
> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> >
>
> Are you sure about the heat? Have you gone in to your BIOS and let the
> computer sit for about 5-10 minutes and monitor the temp settings?
>
> A Repair Install may or may not cure it. If you have the original CD
> you could give it a try (not a recovery CD).
>
> You could possibly try a program that has the capability to convert NTFS
> to FAT32. I know Partition Magic can do it and there might be a free
> alternative (for at least long enough for you to convert it) like BootIT NG
> http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/index.htm
>
> --
> Terry R.
>
> ***Reply Note***
> Anti-spam measures are included in my email address.
> Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply.
>
 
Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

GOOD news all, for me and I am sure for you too because now I won't be
bothering you with the problems I have had over the last 2 days.

All has been fixed. My PC is running like new, Internet connection and all.

Thank you all for all your support and help regarding all my issues. I
really, really appreciate it. You guys are the best!

I will outline my fix, in case you are wondering and to close this subject
with a comment that may serve someone with a similar problem to mine:

What caused the blue screen coming up every 3 minutes or so after each
start-up was "dumprep 0-k", which has now been disabled. I gather this
certainly is not needed because dumpreg is for the message pop-up "program
has encountered an error and must close, to report this error to Microsoft,
click send".

I tried the following steps in order to totally get rid of it, but it still
shows up under startup items (but like I said, now its disabled), but these
steps may work well for others:

Right click My Computer and select Properties, now click the Advanced Tab,
look under Startup and Recovery, click Settings, down towards the bottom
there is a drop down box under Write Debugging Information, click the arrow
and select none and make sure that the word None stays in the box and click
ok, now click the Error Reporting button and choose Disable Error Reporting.
Now click OK and Ok.

Now go to start, search Local Drive, search for *.DMP and delete the files
that it fines, empty recycle bin.

Now run MSCONFIG and see if that program is still in the startup area, if
it's gone great, if not you may need to edit the registry:

Start Run type regedit and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Select
KernelFaultCheck name and hit delete.

So after I disabled “dumprep 0-k” all worked fine on my PC but I did not
have Internet connection. To finally solve that problem I contacted my
Internet provider and he was able to help fix the problem. This was the fix:

Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network
Connections

Now “LAN or High – Speed Internet “ window opens and shows Local Area
Connection.
It should say Connected. If not then right – click and click disable.
Reboot. Get back to same place then right – click and click on Enable. Now
Local Area Connection should say Connected and now you should have Internet
connection.

Hopefully this may be of some help to some people.



"Terry R." wrote:

> The date and time was 9/18/2008 4:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> on the keyboard:
>
> >
> > "Terry R." wrote:
> >
> >> The date and time was 9/18/2008 2:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> >> on the keyboard:
> >>
> >>> "razz" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> "razz" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 12:59 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded
> >>>>>> out on the keyboard:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 10:03 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded
> >>>>>>>> out on the keyboard:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "Terry R." wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> The date and time was 9/18/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
> >>>>>>>>>> on the keyboard:
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> I don't know if anyone can help regarding the following problem but, if you
> >>>>>>>>>>> can, I really need your help.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Because my PC used to operate with ME and was updated to XP Home, my filing
> >>>>>>>>>>> system was FAT 32. Due to the fact that NTFS is a better system, I decided
> >>>>>>>>>>> to convert from FAT 32 to NTFS using the XP built-in converter. All went
> >>>>>>>>>>> well except for one major problem...after startup and after approx. 3 to 5
> >>>>>>>>>>> minutes, a blue screen appears that reads: "a problem has been detected and
> >>>>>>>>>>> windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer
> >>>>>>>>>>> BAD_POOL_HEADER" then the message goes on telling you lots more regarding
> >>>>>>>>>>> uninstalling any recent programs etc. (there has been no real recent
> >>>>>>>>>>> programs and naturally this error is caused by something to do with the
> >>>>>>>>>>> conversion).
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> I tried rebooting many times and the same problem keeps happening. After
> >>>>>>>>>>> approx 3-5 minutes it reverts to the same blue screen message in ALL
> >>>>>>>>>>> circumstances..i.e.. If I log on as normal or if I don't log on and don't do
> >>>>>>>>>>> anything.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> If anyone can help solve this problem it would be very, very much appreciated.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Needless to say, I am able to write to you because I am using my wife's
> >>>>>>>>>>> computer.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Thank you so much for your time!
> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Razz,
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Does the same thing happen when you start Windows in Safe Mode? Boot
> >>>>>>>>>> the computer and press F8 until you see the option dialog to start in
> >>>>>>>>>> Safe Mode.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> Report back,
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Terry, I have tried several times to get into the area were I can activate
> >>>>>>>>> safe mode but it just will not go to that screen - i.e. it continues on to
> >>>>>>>>> the log on page. It is not because I don't know the procedure for activating
> >>>>>>>>> Safe Mode, because I have in the past.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Any advice of how to proceed now? I really appreiate your time and effort!
> >>>>>>>> Constantly tap F8 as soon as you see the BIOS screen (not from a
> >>>>>>>> restart, but from a cold boot). Sometimes it can be hard to grab
> >>>>>>>> waiting too long.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I can access
> >>>>>>> safe mode. So what now?
> >>>>>> Okay. So you have 3 to 5 minutes to make a change. Let Windows boot.
> >>>>>> Quickly click Start, Run, type msconfig and click OK. When it opens
> >>>>>> click the BOOT.INI tab and check /SAFEBOOT and click OK.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Reboot to see if the same thing occurs.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Report back,
> >>>>>>
> >>>>> I did what you said and it seems to be in safe mode because a black screen
> >>>>> briefly appeared saying "safe mode" in the corners and then it went to the
> >>>>> log in page, with the image being really big now (so I assume thats still
> >>>>> safe mode) .. BUT .. just this second, its back to the same blue screen -
> >>>>> after approx. 5-7 minutes of me not logging in. What should I do now?
> >>>>> Terry, thank you for your help I really appreciate all your time.
> >>>> Terry, don't know if this matters, but I restarted again (still in safe
> >>>> mode) and this time I logged in and again the blue screen message appears
> >>>> after about 5 minutes.
> >>>>
> >>> One more thing..within message the blue screen gives it mentioins about
> >>> disabling Bios Memory options such as caching or shadowing. Would that help
> >>> and if so, how would you do that
> >> Razz,
> >>
> >> I don't know if it's coincidence, but you might be having another issue
> >> that happened to come up when you converted. Have you made sure that
> >> your CPU fan, power supply fan(s) and other case fans are all
> >> operational and that all case openings, heat sinks are dust free? If
> >> you can boot for a few minutes and then blue screen, quite often heat is
> >> an issue. At least let's eliminate that to be sure.
> >>
> >>
> > All is fine with heat issues. what you think of this page that I found - in
> > your opinion, is it worth just doing that ?
> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> >
>
> Are you sure about the heat? Have you gone in to your BIOS and let the
> computer sit for about 5-10 minutes and monitor the temp settings?
>
> A Repair Install may or may not cure it. If you have the original CD
> you could give it a try (not a recovery CD).
>
> You could possibly try a program that has the capability to convert NTFS
> to FAT32. I know Partition Magic can do it and there might be a free
> alternative (for at least long enough for you to convert it) like BootIT NG
> http://www.terabyteunlimited.com/index.htm
>
> --
> Terry R.
>
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Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

Re: Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent hel

The date and time was 9/20/2008 8:48 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded out
on the keyboard:

> GOOD news all, for me and I am sure for you too because now I won't be
> bothering you with the problems I have had over the last 2 days.
>
> All has been fixed. My PC is running like new, Internet connection and all.
>
> Thank you all for all your support and help regarding all my issues. I
> really, really appreciate it. You guys are the best!
>
> I will outline my fix, in case you are wondering and to close this subject
> with a comment that may serve someone with a similar problem to mine:
>
> What caused the blue screen coming up every 3 minutes or so after each
> start-up was "dumprep 0-k", which has now been disabled. I gather this
> certainly is not needed because dumpreg is for the message pop-up "program
> has encountered an error and must close, to report this error to Microsoft,
> click send".
>
> I tried the following steps in order to totally get rid of it, but it still
> shows up under startup items (but like I said, now its disabled), but these
> steps may work well for others:
>
> Right click My Computer and select Properties, now click the Advanced Tab,
> look under Startup and Recovery, click Settings, down towards the bottom
> there is a drop down box under Write Debugging Information, click the arrow
> and select none and make sure that the word None stays in the box and click
> ok, now click the Error Reporting button and choose Disable Error Reporting.
> Now click OK and Ok.
>
> Now go to start, search Local Drive, search for *.DMP and delete the files
> that it fines, empty recycle bin.
>
> Now run MSCONFIG and see if that program is still in the startup area, if
> it's gone great, if not you may need to edit the registry:
>
> Start Run type regedit and navigate to:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Select
> KernelFaultCheck name and hit delete.
>
> So after I disabled “dumprep 0-k” all worked fine on my PC but I did not
> have Internet connection. To finally solve that problem I contacted my
> Internet provider and he was able to help fix the problem. This was the fix:
>
> Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network
> Connections
>
> Now “LAN or High – Speed Internet “ window opens and shows Local Area
> Connection.
> It should say Connected. If not then right – click and click disable.
> Reboot. Get back to same place then right – click and click on Enable. Now
> Local Area Connection should say Connected and now you should have Internet
> connection.
>
> Hopefully this may be of some help to some people.
>


Hi Razz,

You didn't mention how the blue screen issue was resolved. Did you
perform a repair install?

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