Blue Screen Error Messages? AKA Stop Errors?

Question

I have this Dell inspiron 530 Windows Vista computer and I've been having multiple Stop Screen error messages. I only had this computer for a couple months and been having these problems since I first got it, heres a list of what I've been recieving.

System-Servie-Eception
Stop:0x0000003B

Stop:0x0000007E

Stop:0x0000000A

Stop:0x000000C4

Stop:0x0000001E
volsnap.sys

Stop:0x00000024
ntfs.sys

Note, I didn't write down everything word for word of what I saw because it would have been to long to type, but that is some key information I thought was important from all the stop screen error messages I've been getting. anyone with Windows XP or Vista should know what I'm talking about.

Answer 1

Call Dell. Since its under warranty you should have documentation with Dell that you are having issues with one of their brand new computers in case you ever have to return it. They may have documentation pertaining to that issue with that model in their database. I wouldn't reinstall the OS until I tried a system restore back a ways if you can get into safe mode and until after you've contacted Dell. They may want to try a "remote assistance" and access your rig from their end to see whats wrong with it and attempt a repair.

Answer 2

Wow yuck you have 2 questions here. I'll do one at a time. :) BSOD for memory tells me that maybe you have some manual settings in your BIOS for your ram. You say you just got this ram, DDR2 and 1066mhz.. dual channel ram on most boards is limited to 800mhz. The first thing I would do is go into your BIOS. It may vary depending on the BIOS and Motherboard you have, however basically you'll navigate to the memory settings, sometimes through the CPU settings. Try to find the memory's timing, such as CAS, Lat, RAS, tRAS, and tRC. Set them to automatic. Also find the Memory voltage, usually the setting is between 1.8 and 2.1. Set that to automatic as well. There's also a performance tweak that some ram can use, it's used for automatic overclocking.. Asus boards usually have this, I'm not sure of the others. If you can find this setting, confirm it is disabled as not all ram can support it. You may also want to check exactly what version, timing, etc that your ram is using via CPU-Z. It tells you a ton of info about your computer, including the memory. It's also possible that you may need to update (flash) your BIOS but this is done as a last resort and search the net to see if others had issues with ram that match yours AND that an updated BIOS will fix that specific issue, BIOS flashing is not for novices and should be used with caution (and backing up). :) Ok, now for the GPU issue. Could be drivers, PNY is a good brand name as is EVGA, the GTS 250 is not a bad card. Make sure you have the most up-to-date video card drivers and also directx drivers. These pixelated areas that are discolored.. are they around any corners or specifically anything -magnetic- like.. speakers? If so then it is your monitor and you'd have to remove the magnet and restart your monitor which would completely fix the issue. Hopefully it is something simple like that, if not stick to drivers. // Oh and in regards to your RMA, you still get your rebate, the RMA process you will have to send them the current ram, they test it, if it fails they send you new ram. Eitherway that has nothing to do with the price you paid unless you're looking at a refund. Good luck with the problems, hope it works out for ya.

Answer 3

First try a Operating System Re-Install/..pull all your USB-cables..and any network cables..remove all RAM Modules except the single RAM in SLOT-0..pull all the PCI-expansion cards..when you use the Windows CD already have your PC(SHUT-DOWN)..useing a paper clip(straighened out)use the small hole in your Optical Drive to POP-Open the TRAY..gently pull it open all the way--place the CD(or DVD)into the tray--and gently PUSH-it-Closed..Hit the PWR. Button and be ready to TAP..the F-12 Button on your Keyboard..<>..until you reach the Windows Install Screen..just follow the directions..but it is important to have no peripherals(attached)or PCI-expansion cards(installed)..useing a single RAM Module..my Vista machine doesn't seem to mind if I have 2-RAM Modules installed(so far)..but XP..needs to be quite bare when re-installing the OS.

Answer 4

that is a very Freaky error..Known as B.S.O.D

A.K.A ---->Blue Screen Of Death!





u need to reinstall XP/Vista..if it still exist.even after reinstalling the OS

.than this would indicate some hardware Error..Confirm

either RAM damages..or HDD ..or any PCMCIA/or PCI card is damaged

Answer 5

BSOD.



Take it in to get checked.