Here is my error message on W7 - Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.1 Locale ID: 1033 Additional information about the problem: BCCode: a BCP1: 00000074 BCP2: 00000002 BCP3: 00000001 BCP4: 81AC2784 OS Version: 6_1_7600 Service Pack: 0_0 Product: 256_1 Files that help describe the problem: C:\Windows\Minidump\031311-23181-01.dmp C:\Users\Matt\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-97719-0.sysdata.xml Read our privacy statement online: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=104288&clcid=0x0409 If the online privacy statement is not available, please read our privacy statement offline: C:\Windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txt How do I go about fixing this error. Its killing me everytime I get the BSOD!!! Thanks for the help!

Acer Aspire one 255d. 1 GB DDR3 Ram, Intel Atom @1.66 what else do you need? :p windows 7 ultimate

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Do you have your recovery disks handy? If so use them. My netbook uses an Atom as well. It came with Win7 starter to keep the price down. My MVP is for the Windows Desktop Experience, i.e. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT Remote Assistance is available for a fee. I am best with C++ and I am learning C# using Visual Studio 2010 Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews

I dont, it doesnt have a CD drive. And also I upgraded from starter to ultimate. id really like to get this problem resolved

OK then I suggest scraping up some coin and buy a USB drive. Go to /windows/minidump and zip up the files. Go to my IT site and join the forum and post it in the Windows 7 topics I allow file attachments My MVP is for the Windows Desktop Experience, i.e. Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT Remote Assistance is available for a fee. I am best with C++ and I am learning C# using Visual Studio 2010 Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews

Hi, Check this thread for information on using BlueScreenView, MyEventViewer, and other methods to troubleshoot BlueScreens - top 3 methods (+1 other). http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7repair/thread/c675b7b8-795f-474d-a1c4-6b77b3fcd990 We can analyze the minidumps if you make them available from the SkyDrive or other file sharing sites. Zip or upload the contents of C:\Windows\minidump Use SkyDrive to upload collected files and post screen shot/picture. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65 ---------------------------------------------------------- BCCode: 0A 0x0000000A Check these KB's Error message on a blue screen on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2: "STOP: 0x0000000A" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979444 Stop error message on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and that has iSCSI storage: "0x0000000A" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979711 Those and 5 other KB Articles are available http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?mode=a&query=0x0000000A&spid=14019&catalog=LCID%3D1033&1033comm=1&res=10 ----------------------------------- Drivers could be at fault however disk issues or antivirus/antispyware/security products are just as likely to be the root cause as they can force a driver to corrupt or go out of bounds. The video driver or something affecting it would be very suspect. Be sure the drivers, BIOS, and low level chipset drivers are all updated by manually checking at the System maker and device makers's sites. Below I will post a generic bluescreen troubleshooter and in the next message how to update drivers and BIOS as well as do memory checks. ----------------------------------- BCCode: 0A 0x0000000A Cause This bug check is issued if paged memory (or invalid memory) is accessed when the IRQL is too high. The error that generates this bug check usually occurs after the installation of a faulty device driver, system service, or BIOS. If you encounter bug check 0xA while upgrading to a later version of Windows, this error might be caused by a device driver, a system service, a virus scanner, or a backup tool that is incompatible with the new version. Resolving the Problem If a kernel debugger is available, obtain a stack trace. To resolve an error caused by a faulty device driver, system service, or BIOS Restart your computer. Press F8 at the character-based menu that displays the operating system choices. Select the Last Known Good Configuration option from the Windows Advanced Options menu. This option is most effective when only one driver or service is added at a time. To resolve an error caused by an incompatible device driver, system service, virus scanner, or backup tool Check the System Log in Event Viewer for error messages that might identify the device or driver that caused the error. Try disabling memory caching of the BIOS. Run the hardware diagnostics supplied by the system manufacturer, especially the memory scanner. For details on these procedures, see the owner's manual for your computer. Make sure the latest Service Pack is installed. If your system has small computer system interface (SCSI) adapters, contact the adapter manufacturer to obtain updated Windows drivers. Try disabling sync negotiation in the SCSI BIOS, checking the cabling and the SCSI IDs of each device, and confirming proper termination. For integrated device electronics (IDE) devices, define the onboard IDE port as Primary only. Also, check each IDE device for the proper master/subordinate/stand-alone setting. Try removing all IDE devices except for hard disks. If the message appears during an installation of Windows, make sure that the computer and all installed peripherals are listed in the Microsoft Windows Marketplace Tested Products List. Comments Before upgrading to a new version of Windows, remove all third-party device drivers and system services, and disable any virus scanners. Contact the software manufacturers to obtain updates of these third-party tools. BCCode: 0A 0x0000000A <-- read this link http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/IRQL-NOT-LESS-OR-EQUAL-0x0000000A-*1025.html ================================================================== Look in the Event Viewer to see if anything is reported about those. http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista_event_viewer.htm MyEventViewer - Free - a simple alternative to the standard event viewer of Windows. TIP - Options - Advanced Filter allows you to see a time frame instead of the whole file. http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also do this so you can see the likely bluescreens. Windows Vista automatically restarts if your PC encounters an error that causes it to crash. http://www.winvistatips.com/disable-automatic-restart-t84.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are some methods to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the Blue Screen info that would help. Such as the BCC and the other 4 entries on the lower left. And any other error information such as STOP codes and info such as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages. As examples : BCCode: 116 BCP1: 87BC9510 BCP2: 8C013D80 BCP3: 00000000 BCP4: 00000002 or in this format : Stop: 0x00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo oxoooooooo) tcpip.sys - Address 0x00000000 base at 0x000000000 DateStamp 0x000000000 This is an excellent tool for posting Blue Screen Error Information BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death' crashes, and displays the information about all crashes in one table - Free http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html Many BlueScreens are caused by old or corrupted drivers, especially video drivers however there are other causes. You can do these in Safe Mode if needed or from Command Prompt from Vista DVD or Recovery Options if your system has that installed by the maker. How to Boot to the System Recovery Options in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html You can try a System Restore back to a point before the problem started if there is one. How to Do a System Restore in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start - type this in Search Box -> COMMAND find at top and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow How to Repair Windows 7 System Files with System File Checker http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log (and Windows 7) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228 The log might give you the answer if there was a corrupted driver. (Does not tell all the possible driver issues). Also run CheckDisk so we can rule out corruption as much as possible. How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Often updating drivers will help, usually Video, Sound, Network Card (NIC), WiFi, 3rd party keyboard and mouse, as well as other major device drivers. Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm How to Install a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager (also Windows 7) http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart unexpectedly http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958233 Troubleshooting Vista Blue Screen, STOP Errors (and Windows 7) http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistabluescreen.htm Understanding and Decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages http://www.taranfx.com/blog/?p=692 Windows - Troubleshooting Blue Screen Errors http://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=7033 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In some cases this might be required. StartUp Repair from Recovery Options or Windows 7 disk How to Run a Startup Repair in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html How to Boot to the System Recovery Options in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html Hope this helps.Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

Hi, References to Vista also apply to Windows 7. This is my generic how to for proper driver updates : This utility makes it easy to see which versions are loaded : DriverView - Free - utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system. For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver, description, version, product name, company that created the driver, and more. http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html For Drivers check System Maker as fallbacks and Device Maker's which are the most current. Control Panel - Device Manager - Display Adapter - write down the make and complete model of your video adapter - double click - Driver's tab - write down the version info. Now click UPdate Driver (this may not do anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers) - then Right Click - Uninstall - REBOOT this will refresh the driver stack. Repeat that for Network - Network Card (NIC), Wifi, Sound, Mouse and Keyboard if 3rd party with their own software and drivers and any other major device drivers you have. Now go to System Maker's site (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (as rollback) and then Device Maker's site (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI as examples) and get their latest versions. (Look for BIOS, Chipset and software updates at System Maker's site while there.) Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - Right Click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after each installation. Always check in Device Manager - Drivers tab to be sure the version you are installing actually shows up. This is because some drivers rollback before the latest is installed (sound drivers particularly do this) so install a driver - reboot - check to be sure it is installed and repeat as needed. Repeat at Device Makers - BTW at Device Makers DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER - check manually by model. Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm Installing and updating drivers in 7 (updating drivers manually using the methods above is preferred to ensure the latest drivers from System maker and Device makers are found) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html If you update drivers manually then it is a good idea to disable Driver Installations in Windows Updates, this leaves Windows Updates ON however it will not install drivers which will usually be older and cause issues. If Updates suggests a new driver then HIDE it (Right Click on it) and then go look for new ones manually if you wish. How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx ========================================== Memory tests do not catch all errors such as mismatched memory (possible even for sticks that appear to be identical) and when faster memory is placed in system behind slower memory. So it is best to also swap sticks in and out to check for those even if all memory tests fail to show a problem. To test RAM check here - let it run 4+ hours or so. <-- best method www.memtest.org For the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Start - type in Search box -> Memory - find Memory Diagnostics tool at top of list - Right Click - RUN AS ADMIN follow the instructions Windows Vista: How to Scan / Test your RAM or Memory with Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool http://www.shivaranjan.com/2007/11/01/windows-vista-how-to-scan-test-your-ram-or-memory-with-windows-vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/ How to Run the Memory Diagnostics Tool in Windows 7 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/715-memory-diagnostics-tool.html Test Your Computer’s Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/test-your-computers-memory-using-windows-vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/ Hope this helps.Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

Hi, Check Acer Support and their on-line documentation. Acer - USA - Service and Support - Drivers http://us.acer.com/acer/service.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&ctx2.c2att1=25&CountryISOCtxParam=US&ctx1g.c2att92=447&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=3618978704 Acer - Worldwide http://www.acer.com/worldwide/selection.html ============================= Other methods that "might" work include making a bootable USB drive. Remember when a CD/DVD drive is needed to set anything up they can be done on another computer then use as needed on this one. How to Create a Bootable Windows 7 Installation USB Flash Drive http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html How to Install Windows 7 from a USB Key (works on full Windows 7 as well) http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key How To: Install Windows 7/Vista From USB Drive [Detailed 100% Working Guide] http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-install-windows-7vista-from-usb-drive-detailed-100-working-guide/ Use a USB Key to Install Windows 7—Even on a Netbook http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dd535816.aspx How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html See Method 2 here : How To Repair Windows 7 From USB Flash Drive (Repair Without Installation DVD Disc) - Method 2: Users who don’t like to burn a DVD can refer this method. http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-repair-windows-7-from-usb-flash-drive-repair-without-installation-dvd-disc/ Hope this helps.Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

Hi Matt, Bug Check 0xA: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL This indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff560129%28VS.85%29.aspx To see the cause I have to take a look at the dumps with the Debugging Tools for Windows. Please start the Windows Explorer and go to the folder C:\Windows\Minidump. Next, copy the dmp files to your desktop, zip all dmp into 1 zip file and upload the zip file to your public Skydrive [1] folder and post a link here. André [1] http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65"A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code" Want to install RSAT on Windows 7 Sp1? Check my HowTo: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=150221