PC Memory Error: Someone help me with this memory problem of mine?

Question

My pc is in really poor shape and crashes at least 40-50 times a day and all errors seem to point to the memory. I have used the official registered version of registry mechanic to see if there were any registry issues and one error that arrived in the deep scan section of the scan displayed 1 fault - noted as a kernelfault

Also sometimes when my pc crashes i see a blue stop screen stating these errors sometimes BAD_POOL_HEADER, IRQ_LESS_EQUAL, PAGE_IN_NON_PAGED_FAULT

in the stop message i also see win32k.sys noted as a reason for the stop error (crash) sometimes

I fear i have mismatched memory on my pc as my pc is supposed to run 256MB RAM but only 226MB is listed under system properties.

I have run memtest and it crashes when running that

What i would like to know is are there any things that can be done to correct this mismatch in the memory without having to replace the memory inside the PC?

Please advise, these constant crashes have been going on for 5 months

Answer 1

http://malaysia.search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22BAD_POOL_HEADER+%22&y=All+the+Web&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&x=wrt

http://malaysia.search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22IRQ_LESS_EQUAL+%22&y=All+the+Web&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ans&x=wrt

Check all your drivers to see if any need updating.

Set windows to manage virtual memory . ("system managed size")
Start/Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/System/Advanced tab/Performance, Settings button/Advanced tab/Virtual Memory, Change button/bullet System Managed Size.
http://www.aumha.org/win5/kbestop.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prmd_stp_ccgm.asp
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=817197
http://kadaitcha.cx/0x50_error.html

Answer 2

Obviously you can try what the other answerers have suggested (except formatting your hard drive; that's not going to help anyone!) but it sounds to me like you have a physical fault with your memory.

The giveaway is that it registers as less memory than you actually have installed. Memory cards are fragile, sensitive and prone to failure, so it is not unlikely that this is the cause of your problems (I can't believe you lived with 50 crashes a day for 5 months!).

I would go ahead and replace the memory. It can be a bit expensive, but if you shop around you can get it for not too much. I always buy my memory from www.ebuyer.co.uk - they're about the cheapest around and pretty reliable too.

You sound like you know what you're doing, but if you've never replaced your memory before, don't worry about it - it's dead easy, just like putting Lego together. Also, there are literally thousands of guides on the internet to replacing memory modules.

Best of luck with it!

Answer 3

CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. CCleaner also fixes your registry. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and contains NO Spyware or Adware.

You can download cleaner for free here http://bit.ly/1kGZmoH

Answer 4

Please do full format of your hard disk using a bootable windows CD , this remove any deep errors on the disk and then re-install the windows. I also did the same thing when I friend's PC crashed just 2 days back.

Hope this helps you.

Remember to choose my answer as best answer if It helps you. Other wise the Yahoo! community will do this.

Answer 5

Well
CCleaner is the best tool on the market to clean up your pc. Download here http://bit.ly/UrAy7M
It's a good free solution.
Best

Answer 6

If you have two simms or dimms then swap them over and run memtest http://home.earthlink.net/~alegr/ from a DOS disk. Let it go for at least 17 passes assuming it doesn't report an error immediately.

Answer 7

If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.