Random BSOD.

Post by **Stavros** » 09 Apr 2006, 23:39

My brother was playing World of Warcraft and randomly got this stop error:

STOP: 0x00000050 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

I looked it up and it said the source could be video adapter drivers. It's strange, I haven't had any problems for about a week and a half.

Checked Event Viewer, no problems except for an Application Hang with Battlefield 2. Other than that everything checks out.

I'll post next when this happens again.

Post by **Gogeta70** » 10 Apr 2006, 06:01

Eh, that's not a big deal really stavros, that's one of windows' most common stop messages. I doubt it'll happen again, nothing to worry about.

LaBlueGirl · Post by **LaBlueGirl** » 10 Apr 2006, 06:57

I think it happens when Windows can't create virtual memory or hasn't got enough RAM.

Stop 0x50 messages can also occur becuase of faulty drivers. If the filename is listed, try and roll back the driver.

If you have installed anything recently like hardware, try and remove it to see if this causes the problem.
If you have installed any new software recently, disable it or uninstall it to see if this fixes it.

Updated drivers are important for games. Make sure everything is updated. If an updated drver isn't available, you can always try to use a driver from a different product, but in the same family. (Like, your driver is 2100Z so you can look for a 2100Y or a 2100X). It may or may not work. And it may or may not temporarily solve the issue.
Sorry couldn't be of more help:)

LaBlueGirl · Post by **LaBlueGirl** » 10 Apr 2006, 07:03

Do you have programs running in the background, like anti-virus or something?
If so, disable them while you play.

I used to have similar problems playin NWN + Expansion Packs on my Windoze machine. The game took up about 2 Gigs of space....

See how much memory you have left, how much each program you normally use needs to run without problems.

If it is a relatively isolated incident, there isn't much of a cause for concern. If it keeps happening however, maybe get more memory.

Good luck.

Post by **Stavros** » 10 Apr 2006, 07:47

Well, after thinking about it last night at 1 in the morning I came up with a possible culprit. There's a torrent client I might've been running (I think I forgot to exit when my brother was playing) that has a blatant warning that pops up before running that says it may cause crashes. I'm going to uninstall that when I get home. Hopefully that was the culprit.

[Edit] I'm pretty sure 2 Gigs of ram has me set for a couple more years, never-the-less, duly noted.

More updates to come.

Post by **Stavros** » 21 Apr 2006, 00:42

Ok, well after about 2 weeks of solid performance, I got a BSOD. I'm not too worried about it, just a little aggrivated.

STOP: 0x0000004E PFN_LIST_CORRUPT

I'll research in the morning. It's nearly 2 in the morning as I post.

LaBlueGirl · Post by **LaBlueGirl** » 21 Apr 2006, 01:16

Stavros wrote:Ok, well after about 2 weeks of solid performance, I got a BSOD. I'm not too worried about it, just a little aggrivated.

STOP: 0x0000004E PFN_LIST_CORRUPT

I'll research in the morning. It's nearly 2 in the morning as I post.

http://aumha.org/win5/kbestop.htm

We used to have WITW is Carmen Sandiego on our Win 95 lol

Post by **Stavros** » 24 Apr 2006, 16:36

LaBlueGirl, I think you're worst case scenario is happening (which is no big suprise for me, I naturally have shitty luck witht these things),

After taking a good long 5 hour nap, I awoke to find my computer BSOD, yet again as my brother exited WoW. I'm convinced my computer really hates WoW

*** STOP: 0x0000008E

*** nv4_disp.dll - Address BFA75E80 bast at VF9D4000, Datestamp 4410c8d4 (I think the important part is the nv4_disp.dll means that the video driver is either corrupt or just simply the wrong one)

Regardless, I need that info on how to do that dual boot thing that I think FrankB (was it FrankB?) told you about, LaBlueGirl

Nerdz · Post by **Nerdz** » 24 Apr 2006, 17:10

I got something like that... when I was playing a 3D game, after a couple of time(randomize) the screen was getting black and then my comp reboot... I finally got a msg telling me about the driver stuff....

I tought it was simply a corrupt driver but no... it was the video card which was deffect... I switch back to me old G-Force 4 and then I contacted the manufacturer.

I ship it to them and I got a new one which work perfectly now

Post by **Stavros** » 24 Apr 2006, 18:49

The crazy thing is this mostly just happens when exiting World of Warcraft.

[Edit] I have yet to play Counter-Strike, Battlefield 2 or Call of Duty 2 and get a BSOD.

LaBlueGirl · Post by **LaBlueGirl** » 25 Apr 2006, 01:46

Stavros wrote:Regardless, I need that info on how to do that dual boot thing that I think FrankB (was it FrankB?) told you about, LaBlueGirl

np

Create a logical partition, allocating more "swap space" to the area where you will install your game.

Here are some links to get you started:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q255867/

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309000

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/docu ... x?mfr=true

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk_ ... rtitioning

I'll have the "full report" when FrankB gets home later.

Good luck....

Post by **Stavros** » 17 May 2006, 19:55

I believe I have found the source of my deeply troubling problems with my computer. I took it to a local 'puter shop and got them to run a full hardware diagnostic last Friday. Today they called me and told me that one of my DIMMs is dead and the other is giving errors. What I did find out was they put a 1GB module in from the store and it ran most of yesterday evening and most of this morning without a hitch. Tomorrow I'll go and see the guy that called. I went earlier today and one of the guys told me all he knew.

So far these are my options:
1) RMA the set and replace it with another set of the same kind.

2) RMA the set for a refund and go for a little better set of 2GB RAM

3) Buy the 1 GB RAM DIMM they have there for a rediculous price, but I'm guaranteed it works with my system.

Note: My set of ram cost about $180.00 USD (give or take 5-10 dollars) and that's both 1GB DIMMS, hence "set"). The 1GB DIMM cost about $120.00, which is abso-fucking-lutely rediculous in my opinion.

Once I have said facts verified, I'm leaning towards option 2. Does anyone want to have an influence (or at least try to influence me) in my purchasing of RAM?

Post by **Gogeta70** » 17 May 2006, 20:27

Heh, don't buy ram from stores, buy ram online, it's a shitload cheaper. here, i got you a listing of RAM.

Anyways, how much are you selling that ram for? And how many pins does it have?

Post by **DNR** » 18 May 2006, 08:39

price around for the 1gb ram chip, use a CC# to insure you can 'refund' for bad product.
Buy over the counter might be cheap if you avoid shipping and handling. But you also avoid taxes online..

Good go on find out your problem.

DNR

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