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Beginning dump of physical memory
I have windows 2000 server on my PC. Configuration is AMD processor with 40GB Samsung Hard Disk and 256 MB RAM.
My problem is after every few minutes of working on the PC it shows a blue screen with a message something like
Beginning Dump of physical memory.
Dumping physical memory to disk: (here it shows a counter)
This isn't the complete error. On the top of this there is some Error and some address displayed like A01283F2. Wasn't able to write that down,
Also my other applcations show strange behaviour. After some time they stop working with errors like
expected address (some address here) and found address(some address here)
I thought it could be virus. So i formatted my hard disk even deleted the partiition and made new one but no use. Also tried windows 2000 professional.
PLease Help
My problem is after every few minutes of working on the PC it shows a blue screen with a message something like
Beginning Dump of physical memory.
Dumping physical memory to disk: (here it shows a counter)
This isn't the complete error. On the top of this there is some Error and some address displayed like A01283F2. Wasn't able to write that down,
Also my other applcations show strange behaviour. After some time they stop working with errors like
expected address (some address here) and found address(some address here)
I thought it could be virus. So i formatted my hard disk even deleted the partiition and made new one but no use. Also tried windows 2000 professional.
PLease Help
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>>You should also try and run Spyware detection tools like SpyBot and Scan your computer for viruses using a Virus scanner in safe mode
Doesn't formatting the hard drive remove them ?
Doesn't formatting the hard drive remove them ?
Yes it does, and thats why I listed it as a last thing to do. If you are installing programs after you redo your OS, and if a program is malware, it could do such a thing.
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>>Yes it does, and thats why I listed it as a last thing to do. If you are installing programs after you redo your OS, and if a program is malware, it could do such a thing.
I only install Java and tomcat after that. So may be we can rule out that prob.
Someone told that there is a possibility of a virus in BIOS and it doen't go by simple formatting and u have to do low level formatting. Is that true ?
I only install Java and tomcat after that. So may be we can rule out that prob.
Someone told that there is a possibility of a virus in BIOS and it doen't go by simple formatting and u have to do low level formatting. Is that true ?
If I were you, I would'nt even go about installing anything bu just the base OS. Fix that problem first, then go about doing anything on top. Boot Sector / MFT Viruses are possible, I dont think there are "Bios Viruses", however Bioses do allow Virus Protection built into the BIOS. If your BIOS has an option for doing this, it might be worthwhile turning it off and see if it makes a difference.
BTW, low level formatting would not cure the "BIOS" virus, it just recreates tracks on the Hard Drive platter, putting it back to a "factory default" type of setting
BTW, low level formatting would not cure the "BIOS" virus, it just recreates tracks on the Hard Drive platter, putting it back to a "factory default" type of setting
What does the Event Viewer show?
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>>Boot Sector / MFT Viruses are possible
I am sorry, I meant Boot Sector Viruses.
I am sorry, I meant Boot Sector Viruses.
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This is the complete error
/*************************
STOP: 0x000007A ( 0X00000001, 0xc000005, 0x81193020, 0xc01DF00)
KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR
Beginning Dump of physical memory.
Dumping physical memory to disk: (here it shows a counter)
/********************/
After this the machine restarts
/*************************
STOP: 0x000007A ( 0X00000001, 0xc000005, 0x81193020, 0xc01DF00)
KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR
Beginning Dump of physical memory.
Dumping physical memory to disk: (here it shows a counter)
/********************/
After this the machine restarts
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>>Check system event log and look system event 1001
Here is what i found in 1001
/************************/
The computer has rebooted from bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x0000001E ( 0xc0000005, 0xa01283f2, 0x00000001, 0x31616c4c).
Microsoft Windows 2000 [v15.2195]. A dump was saved in C:\WINNT\MEMORY.DMP
/*************************
Here is what i found in 1001
/************************/
The computer has rebooted from bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x0000001E ( 0xc0000005, 0xa01283f2, 0x00000001, 0x31616c4c).
Microsoft Windows 2000 [v15.2195]. A dump was saved in C:\WINNT\MEMORY.DMP
/*************************
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Apart from the blue screen every once in a while I get strange errors. Here is one of them
This displayed in a alert window
/************************/
mmc.exe Application error(This was the title of alert)
The instruction at "0x77fccd4e" referenced memory at "0x0000020c". The memory could not be "read". Click OK to terminate the program.
/*************************
After this error when I clicked My Computer nothing diplayed in it. It was corrected upon restart.
This displayed in a alert window
/************************/
mmc.exe Application error(This was the title of alert)
The instruction at "0x77fccd4e" referenced memory at "0x0000020c". The memory could not be "read". Click OK to terminate the program.
/*************************
After this error when I clicked My Computer nothing diplayed in it. It was corrected upon restart.
Hello again Thomas,
I would also recommend you do a Chkdsk on your machine as well. Its very well possible that there is corruption / Bad sectors on the Hard Disk.
Perform a chkdsk /f on your drive by opening up a command prompt and typing "chkdsk /f" (without quotes) and hit enter. When it asks you do you want to schedule this at next boot up, say yes and reboot. Upon reboot, chkdsk would run and fix any errors if there are any. You should do this for the C: drive and any other physical drives or partitions you have on your system.
Thanks
I would also recommend you do a Chkdsk on your machine as well. Its very well possible that there is corruption / Bad sectors on the Hard Disk.
Perform a chkdsk /f on your drive by opening up a command prompt and typing "chkdsk /f" (without quotes) and hit enter. When it asks you do you want to schedule this at next boot up, say yes and reboot. Upon reboot, chkdsk would run and fix any errors if there are any. You should do this for the C: drive and any other physical drives or partitions you have on your system.
Thanks
ASKER
Thanks for replying.
I have done chkdsk /f and also went to My Computer--> right clicked on drive icon and select properties ---->click on tools --->Press Check Now----> select both the checkboxes---->click start
Checking for both of them took place at startup.
But as soon as the check finished the machine starting rebooting, so i coudn't see what the result was(were there any bad sectors or not). Is there some log where the result is saved so that i can see it . Isn't there something like Scandisk in Win98 which displays the result after completing?
I have done chkdsk /f and also went to My Computer--> right clicked on drive icon and select properties ---->click on tools --->Press Check Now----> select both the checkboxes---->click start
Checking for both of them took place at startup.
But as soon as the check finished the machine starting rebooting, so i coudn't see what the result was(were there any bad sectors or not). Is there some log where the result is saved so that i can see it . Isn't there something like Scandisk in Win98 which displays the result after completing?
Your Windows takes a full dump when it crashes. Do you find the minidump at the folder \winnt\minidump? If yes, please attach the minidump to any webspace so I can study the dump. I can find out the culprit which cause bugcheck code 1E.
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there is minidump, but its not in readable form.
The MiniDump file can be opened in " Windows Notepad "
It can then be viewed and edited.
The above information is strictly for reference, please do not post
The file in here, as it is a huge file.
=========================
The error that you are getting 0x01e :
=========================
This stop message, also known as Stop 0x01E, indicates that a kernal-mode
process tried to execute an illegal or unknown process instructions.
This Error handler is a default error handler that catches error not associated with other
Specific error handlers.
====Meaning=======
Hardware incompatibility
(or)
Buggy device driver or System Service.
+=========================
The above mentioned Stop 0X01E error.
This same error happened to us on Thanksgiving day (or before, can't quite remember)
I was able to do an "Emergency Repair" and then Boot into Safe Mode.
Once in Safe Mode, I backed up all Data.
Then I Rebooted and reinstalled the Operating System.
If you are a Member of a Network, then you can choose
Safe Mode with Network Support.
In case you want to backup your data to another machine.
==================
The Error 0x01E. Is probably what is causing your [My Computer] not to display
Items until Reboot.
Your system is very unstable. And chances are, the system has been running (Installed)
For close to a Year if not longer.
================
It is best to download the "Disk Utility" program from your
Hard Drive Manufacture. And boot with the Floppy Support on.
And test the Hard Drive, making sure that it does not have a problem either.
================
It is recommended by: Microsoft, to reinstall your Operating System at least 1 to 2 times a year.
Depending upon the work load that your computer goes through.
List:
Programmers : 2 - 6 times a year (This from experience of being a programmer for the last 7yrs)
Heavy media systems: 1-3 times a year (If you do a lot of "Gaming, Media File Editing, and another else that may deal with any type of Media related activity)
Regular Users - 1 - 2 times a year ( People that generally only surf the internet, send/receive mail & Messenger People )
It is Recommended to resolve this Issue. That you Reinstall your Operating System.
If you are able to correct the "Driver Related" Issue.
Your system is still very unstable. Anytime that your [My Computer] becomes inaccessible
During any time of your Computer Use, This is a sign that it needs to be reinstalled.
When reinstalling the OP, make sure that you install all "drivers" for all Hardware.
Once you have successfully installed Hardware Drivers.
You then install Software. Keeping an eye on the [Event Viewer]
Making sure that none of the Software that you are installing causes any type of conflict.
With another else on the system.
HTH
Carrzkiss
It can then be viewed and edited.
The above information is strictly for reference, please do not post
The file in here, as it is a huge file.
=========================
The error that you are getting 0x01e :
=========================
This stop message, also known as Stop 0x01E, indicates that a kernal-mode
process tried to execute an illegal or unknown process instructions.
This Error handler is a default error handler that catches error not associated with other
Specific error handlers.
====Meaning=======
Hardware incompatibility
(or)
Buggy device driver or System Service.
+=========================
The above mentioned Stop 0X01E error.
This same error happened to us on Thanksgiving day (or before, can't quite remember)
I was able to do an "Emergency Repair" and then Boot into Safe Mode.
Once in Safe Mode, I backed up all Data.
Then I Rebooted and reinstalled the Operating System.
If you are a Member of a Network, then you can choose
Safe Mode with Network Support.
In case you want to backup your data to another machine.
==================
The Error 0x01E. Is probably what is causing your [My Computer] not to display
Items until Reboot.
Your system is very unstable. And chances are, the system has been running (Installed)
For close to a Year if not longer.
================
It is best to download the "Disk Utility" program from your
Hard Drive Manufacture. And boot with the Floppy Support on.
And test the Hard Drive, making sure that it does not have a problem either.
================
It is recommended by: Microsoft, to reinstall your Operating System at least 1 to 2 times a year.
Depending upon the work load that your computer goes through.
List:
Programmers : 2 - 6 times a year (This from experience of being a programmer for the last 7yrs)
Heavy media systems: 1-3 times a year (If you do a lot of "Gaming, Media File Editing, and another else that may deal with any type of Media related activity)
Regular Users - 1 - 2 times a year ( People that generally only surf the internet, send/receive mail & Messenger People )
It is Recommended to resolve this Issue. That you Reinstall your Operating System.
If you are able to correct the "Driver Related" Issue.
Your system is still very unstable. Anytime that your [My Computer] becomes inaccessible
During any time of your Computer Use, This is a sign that it needs to be reinstalled.
When reinstalling the OP, make sure that you install all "drivers" for all Hardware.
Once you have successfully installed Hardware Drivers.
You then install Software. Keeping an eye on the [Event Viewer]
Making sure that none of the Software that you are installing causes any type of conflict.
With another else on the system.
HTH
Carrzkiss
Hello Thomas,
Can you install this hard drive as a "slave" in another working machine with the same OS and try and do a chkdsk there ? If this is not possible, do you have a dos utility that could do this disk diagnostic for you ? Sometimes there are some utilities available from your Hard Disk manufacturer too, if you let me know the brand and model of your drive, I can help you find it too. It might be worthwhile doing this, it seems its either RAM or the HardDisk to me.
Thanks
Can you install this hard drive as a "slave" in another working machine with the same OS and try and do a chkdsk there ? If this is not possible, do you have a dos utility that could do this disk diagnostic for you ? Sometimes there are some utilities available from your Hard Disk manufacturer too, if you let me know the brand and model of your drive, I can help you find it too. It might be worthwhile doing this, it seems its either RAM or the HardDisk to me.
Thanks
I have installed windbg which can format the minidump
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I have the minidump but still looking for place to put it.
You can email the minidump to me
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>> You can email the minidump to me
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Thanks everyone for helping.
There are a few suggestions posted above which I haven't been able to try till now, like upgrade to SP4, chkdsk after making it a slave etc. It may take some time before I am able to try them all and it'll be wrong keep the question open for so long. So i am awarding the points and just in case all this doesnt solve my prob I'll open another question, although i am hopeful it will.
Thanks a lot
There are a few suggestions posted above which I haven't been able to try till now, like upgrade to SP4, chkdsk after making it a slave etc. It may take some time before I am able to try them all and it'll be wrong keep the question open for so long. So i am awarding the points and just in case all this doesnt solve my prob I'll open another question, although i am hopeful it will.
Thanks a lot
Check system event log and look system event 1001.
Control Panel --> Adminstrative Tools -> Event Viewer --> System --> Record 1001
Copy the content of all the record 1001 and paste them back here
Hope it can help you
cpc2004