Basically, a friend of my parents has bought a second hand IBM ThinkPad, and it's being an annoying little b****.
It loads and runs fine, but after about 5-10 minutes, I get a blue memory dump screen come up and then it reboots itself too quickly for me to read that screen.
It runs Windows XP Home SP2, and I'm attempting to use my Windows XP Professional SP2 full install disc to reinstall Windows on it to see if it makes any difference, but it only lasts about 5 minutes, which hasn't given it enough time to load all the setup files.
Any ideas?
2006-10-10 21:14:12 · 12 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I watched it this time to see where it crashes on installation, and it gets to "Starting Windows", and dies.
If I run this CD on the PC, it gets to "Starting Windows", then gives a list of installation options. Any ideas?
2006-10-10 21:17:23 · update #1
"f you insist to install windows XP Pro SP2, you may consider booting from the CD (cuz i understood that you want to setup the new OS from within the prev. one)."
I already am booting from the CD.
2006-10-10 21:43:05 · update #2
A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
[stuff]
Technical information:
** STOP: 0x000000D1 (0xFAA29341, 0x000000000000, 0xFAA29341)
*** Ntfs.sys - Address FAA29341 base at FA9D2000, Datestamp 41107eea
*** Ntfs.sys - Address FAA29341 base at FA9D2000, Datestamp 41107eea
Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical memory dump complete
Contact your system administrator or technical support group for further assistance
2006-10-10 22:01:05 · update #3
Intel Pentium III 500Mhz
196608KB Installed Memory
11Gb Hard Drive
2006-10-10 22:04:41 · update #4
it happens mostly because of one of three reasons; either the RAM crashes, the OS is corrupted, or there's a SW conflict (including some HW drivers).
if you insist to install windows XP Pro SP2, you may consider booting from the CD (cuz i understood that you want to setup the new OS from within the prev. one).
don't worry, you still can upgrade from booting from the CD, without having to lose any file or software.
you might also consider booting in "Safe Mode", if it works, then the third reason is the most probable!!!!!
if you want to boot in safe mode, press the "F8" button before the "Windows" even begins. (you can just keep hitting F8 since you start your pc, until you get a menu that includes "safe mode")
2006-10-10 21:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ahmad Nasser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The specs mentioned by you is Pentium 3. These were not really designed for XP. The ideal operating system to be installed on this is Windows 98 SE.
2006-10-10 22:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by devil_1201 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going into the set up menu on start up to run a diagnostic, to rule out any hardware problems.
Also, check the spec of the Laptop to see if it is sufficient to run Windows XP Home SP2.
2006-10-10 21:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by advent m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few possible answers !
- it may be overheating, try to smehow clean the vents, and check to see if the fans are working.
- Hard disc problems, laptop hard discs have a finite life, after which they give problems, such as you describe.
- faulty windows installation, it may have been caused by hard disc problems.
I bet if you professionally clean the vents, make sure the fan is running, replace the HD and install a clean win XP, it will be fine.
2006-10-10 21:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there is a bug sitting on you system...
Probably a Sasser or Worm32...
The best you can do is format the system and re install XP....
Post that install a firewall or spyware to help you detect any intruders...
Also - Stop browsing porn sites if that what led to this...
2006-10-10 21:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by Myles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you purchase electronics, notably computers it extremely is a clever theory to consistently get a guarantee of a minimum of two years. Over 40% of recent laptops ruin/malfunction in the 1st 365 days. And as quickly as broke that's extremely costly to repair. I propose next time you purchase some thing, get the guarantee.
2016-10-16 01:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried hoovering out the vents? It could just be clogged up with dust and overheating?
Does it do it both plugged into the mains and from the battery? That could rule out the battery if it runs fine from the mains.
Get the power supply checked as well.
2006-10-10 21:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got not enough RAM. If you give me more details about the system, I can help you better:
» Hard disk size?
» RAM?
» Processor speed?
2006-10-10 21:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by Ledbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soon as it starts up quickly click syetem properties then right click... find system errors and check both boxes... its a small problem your computer is not broken...if it dont work get back to me i'll walk you though it!
2006-10-10 21:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
toss it out the window
2006-10-10 21:17:32 · answer #10 · answered by just_being_myself_82663 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋