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dell optix plex
i'm working on a dell optix plex, & i'm getting a blue screen saying an error was caused by a device driver. I've checked the device manager and no yellow or red messages. ran chkdsk / f and it fixed a bunch of items, reloaded the users profile, but still the same problem. on the blue screen i've written down the message before & tried to google it, but it's a genic message. any free progams out there that check corrupted device drivers?
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Does the error mention a .sys file? Many driver irql bluescreens indicate a .sys file. If it doesnt i would suggest testing the ram with memtest (www.memtest.org).
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i've never heard of scan now, do you know where on microsofts website or on other websites that list all of the hiddend programs that you can run at the cmd prompt & also an explination of what the program does.
SFC is the System File Checker: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true
Explanation of what it does:
http://www.compphix.com/windowsfileprotection.html
Explanation of what it does:
http://www.compphix.com/windowsfileprotection.html
If it is a Dell Optiplex then chances are your problem is described here http://www.badcaps.net