Why is my computer so unstable?

Phumfeinz · 03-01-2006, 01:33 PM

This is my 2nd attempt at the post because in the previous one the computer crashed.

So, I had trouble with a '$I30 file 29' error, which ended up in me reinstalling windows. The whole thing.

Now, just TWO days after the clean reinstall, my computer is encountering a lOT of errors. It's taken me 1 hour to get my computer working today.

Basically, I was playing a game (WoW), and it froze. Hit the reset button.

'Overclocking Failed' (I've gotten this numerous times on my attempts to start the computer today).

Ok? What overclocking? Anyway, I carry on. I got to the log-in screen, and logged in. It froze. This happened LOTS of times (reboots, overclocking failed, freeze). Cue 'Your system has recovered from a serious error' on the times it did manage to get in.

Then on one freeze, it comes up with the blue screen (only for a short second or two) saying 'Kernel_data_inpage_error'. It went too fast for me to read any more.

Computer resets, and when it logs on this time, it has the windows classic interface (the grey squarey one) and no sound. I tried to shut down the computer, which doesnt happen. Reset button.

Cue a lot more frozen log-in attempts, and blue screens. Finally after leaving the computer switched off for a short while, I manage to log in. Whilst writing this post for the first time, I put on iTunes and started listening to music. Computer crashes.

So, this leads me to believe it -might- be an error with my sound card/drivers. Could it be? And why am I encountering so much trouble with a fresh installation?

EDIT: Well, I've put on iTunes and there hasn't been a problem yet. So maybe it isn't the sound card.

**jancz3rt** · 03-01-2006, 02:30 PM

I would reset the BIOS if I were you. As well as that I would use MEMTEST to make sure there is nothing wrong with the RAM. Also make sure that the temperatures of your components are fine.

JAN

Phumfeinz · 03-02-2006, 12:06 PM

Thanks for your reply. After seven(!) more crashes, the computer finally gave up and decided it wouldn't boot up because a file was missing and/or corrupted and it needed the windows disc to reinstall.

Sigh. Here's hoping this installation goes a lot better, and stays that way.

03-01-2006, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phumfeinz Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 120	Why is my computer so unstable? This is my 2nd attempt at the post because in the previous one the computer crashed. So, I had trouble with a '$I30 file 29' error, which ended up in me reinstalling windows. The whole thing. Now, just TWO days after the clean reinstall, my computer is encountering a lOT of errors. It's taken me 1 hour to get my computer working today. Basically, I was playing a game (WoW), and it froze. Hit the reset button. 'Overclocking Failed' (I've gotten this numerous times on my attempts to start the computer today). Ok? What overclocking? Anyway, I carry on. I got to the log-in screen, and logged in. It froze. This happened LOTS of times (reboots, overclocking failed, freeze). Cue 'Your system has recovered from a serious error' on the times it did manage to get in. Then on one freeze, it comes up with the blue screen (only for a short second or two) saying 'Kernel_data_inpage_error'. It went too fast for me to read any more. Computer resets, and when it logs on this time, it has the windows classic interface (the grey squarey one) and no sound. I tried to shut down the computer, which doesnt happen. Reset button. Cue a lot more frozen log-in attempts, and blue screens. Finally after leaving the computer switched off for a short while, I manage to log in. Whilst writing this post for the first time, I put on iTunes and started listening to music. Computer crashes. So, this leads me to believe it -might- be an error with my sound card/drivers. Could it be? And why am I encountering so much trouble with a fresh installation? EDIT: Well, I've put on iTunes and there hasn't been a problem yet. So maybe it isn't the sound card. Last edited by Phumfeinz; 03-01-2006 at 01:38 PM.

03-01-2006, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
jancz3rt Moderator - F@H Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Czech Republic Age: 23 Posts: 4,009	Heya I would reset the BIOS if I were you. As well as that I would use MEMTEST to make sure there is nothing wrong with the RAM. Also make sure that the temperatures of your components are fine. JAN __________________ A64 3700+ @ 2.65Ghz ::: 7300GT @ 600/1500 ::: 2GB RAM @ 440Mhz www.CZ3RT.com ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358

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03-02-2006, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phumfeinz Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 120	Thanks for your reply. After seven(!) more crashes, the computer finally gave up and decided it wouldn't boot up because a file was missing and/or corrupted and it needed the windows disc to reinstall. Sigh. Here's hoping this installation goes a lot better, and stays that way.