Blue screen of death

Hi Laura,
I've tried a fresh build of vista - fine again till I plug in the Maxtor.
Doesn't seem to make any difference as to whether or not I use the encryption
software - still crashes.
I've had a look on the maxtor site - but can't find anything - I will have a
longer look later and if I find anything I'll post here.
The only thing I've found which seems to reduce (but not entirely) remove
the problem is to have the Maxtor plugged into the laptop all the time -
particularly at boot-up.
I don't know much but this suggests to me the Maxtor is putting something
into the registry/BIOS - and when re-booting the system can't find it -hence
the crash.
I know this solution isn't perfect - but it's ll I've got at present.
Horrible I know - but I'm glad to have found others with the same system
problem. I tried a fresh build from the hidden partion on my computer - and
from disc - in case my copy of Vista had become corrupt.
Robert

"Laura" wrote:

> Robert, I've been getting something similar...my system will have an
> unexpected shutdown w/ the blue screen ....the cause is w/ MAXTOR...but no
> specific details. I'm trying to backup via Vista only (turn off
> MAXTOR)...but that doesn't seem to fix the problem either... any thoughts?
> --
> Laura
>
>
> "Robertr" wrote:
>

> > I keep getting the following message - BSOD:
> > Usually this follows having restarted the computer after it's been switched
> > off for several hours:
> >
> > Problem signature:
> > Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
> > OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.3
> > Locale ID: 2057
> >
> > Additional information about the problem:
> > BCCode: 1000007e
> > BCP1: C0000005
> > BCP2: 8B864A1D
> > BCP3: 8A3BFBC0
> > BCP4: 8A3BF8BC
> > OS Version: 6_0_6000
> > Service Pack: 0_0
> > Product: 768_1
> >
> > Files that help describe the problem:
> > C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini122707-01.dmp
> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-40997-0.sysdata.xml
> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WERB376.tmp.ver sion.txt
> >
> > I've tried for all additional windows updates - there aren't any. I am also
> > using an external Maxtor onetouch minhub III.
> > Anyone any ideas please?
> >
> > Robertr
> >
> >
> >

Some usb Maxtor One Touch drives would not work with Vista from the
beginning of beta testing in July of 2005. There were many bugs submitted
by testers. According to the responses from the Vista team, the firmware in
the enclosures were the problem, not the drives themselves or the usb
interface. To my knowledge these enclosures would need a firmware update
from Maxtor. I don't know if Maxtor addressed that. There were a few other
enclosures that would not work with Vista. I have an Vantage enclosure that
I can only use with my XP boxes. Vista's timings are less tolerant than
previous versions of Windows and some usb devices that met XP's specs and
tested OK do not meet Vista's. To my knowledge, there is nothing the user
can do to use these usb devices with Vista if the manufacturers do not do
something.

"Robertr" <Robertr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B2FDE302-9B30-48E2-8E68-8044ECC80B6E@microsoft.com...

> Hi Laura,
> I've tried a fresh build of vista - fine again till I plug in the Maxtor.
> Doesn't seem to make any difference as to whether or not I use the
> encryption
> software - still crashes.
> I've had a look on the maxtor site - but can't find anything - I will have
> a
> longer look later and if I find anything I'll post here.
> The only thing I've found which seems to reduce (but not entirely) remove
> the problem is to have the Maxtor plugged into the laptop all the time -
> particularly at boot-up.
> I don't know much but this suggests to me the Maxtor is putting something
> into the registry/BIOS - and when re-booting the system can't find
> it -hence
> the crash.
> I know this solution isn't perfect - but it's ll I've got at present.
> Horrible I know - but I'm glad to have found others with the same system
> problem. I tried a fresh build from the hidden partion on my computer -
> and
> from disc - in case my copy of Vista had become corrupt.
> Robert
>
> "Laura" wrote:
>

>> Robert, I've been getting something similar...my system will have an
>> unexpected shutdown w/ the blue screen ....the cause is w/ MAXTOR...but
>> no
>> specific details. I'm trying to backup via Vista only (turn off
>> MAXTOR)...but that doesn't seem to fix the problem either... any
>> thoughts?
>> --
>> Laura
>>
>>
>> "Robertr" wrote:
>>

>> > I keep getting the following message - BSOD:
>> > Usually this follows having restarted the computer after it's been
>> > switched
>> > off for several hours:
>> >
>> > Problem signature:
>> > Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
>> > OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.3
>> > Locale ID: 2057
>> >
>> > Additional information about the problem:
>> > BCCode: 1000007e
>> > BCP1: C0000005
>> > BCP2: 8B864A1D
>> > BCP3: 8A3BFBC0
>> > BCP4: 8A3BF8BC
>> > OS Version: 6_0_6000
>> > Service Pack: 0_0
>> > Product: 768_1
>> >
>> > Files that help describe the problem:
>> > C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini122707-01.dmp
>> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-40997-0.sysdata.xml
>> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WERB376.tmp.ver sion.txt
>> >
>> > I've tried for all additional windows updates - there aren't any. I am
>> > also
>> > using an external Maxtor onetouch minhub III.
>> > Anyone any ideas please?
>> >
>> > Robertr
>> >
>> >
>> >

Hello Colin,
Thanks for the info. I can't find any firmware updates on the maxtor site.
I'm trying a couple of options - but it'll be a day or two before I know if
they help.
Not too impressed with Maxtor if they haven't resolved this issue - I've
only had this drive a couple of weeks - bought brand new from a reputable
store. Especially as the box says quite clearly 'Works with Windows Vista'.
Regards,
Robert



"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> Some usb Maxtor One Touch drives would not work with Vista from the
> beginning of beta testing in July of 2005. There were many bugs submitted
> by testers. According to the responses from the Vista team, the firmware in
> the enclosures were the problem, not the drives themselves or the usb
> interface. To my knowledge these enclosures would need a firmware update
> from Maxtor. I don't know if Maxtor addressed that. There were a few other
> enclosures that would not work with Vista. I have an Vantage enclosure that
> I can only use with my XP boxes. Vista's timings are less tolerant than
> previous versions of Windows and some usb devices that met XP's specs and
> tested OK do not meet Vista's. To my knowledge, there is nothing the user
> can do to use these usb devices with Vista if the manufacturers do not do
> something.
>
> "Robertr" <Robertr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B2FDE302-9B30-48E2-8E68-8044ECC80B6E@microsoft.com...

> > Hi Laura,
> > I've tried a fresh build of vista - fine again till I plug in the Maxtor.
> > Doesn't seem to make any difference as to whether or not I use the
> > encryption
> > software - still crashes.
> > I've had a look on the maxtor site - but can't find anything - I will have
> > a
> > longer look later and if I find anything I'll post here.
> > The only thing I've found which seems to reduce (but not entirely) remove
> > the problem is to have the Maxtor plugged into the laptop all the time -
> > particularly at boot-up.
> > I don't know much but this suggests to me the Maxtor is putting something
> > into the registry/BIOS - and when re-booting the system can't find
> > it -hence
> > the crash.
> > I know this solution isn't perfect - but it's ll I've got at present.
> > Horrible I know - but I'm glad to have found others with the same system
> > problem. I tried a fresh build from the hidden partion on my computer -
> > and
> > from disc - in case my copy of Vista had become corrupt.
> > Robert
> >
> > "Laura" wrote:
> >

> >> Robert, I've been getting something similar...my system will have an
> >> unexpected shutdown w/ the blue screen ....the cause is w/ MAXTOR...but
> >> no
> >> specific details. I'm trying to backup via Vista only (turn off
> >> MAXTOR)...but that doesn't seem to fix the problem either... any
> >> thoughts?
> >> --
> >> Laura
> >>
> >>
> >> "Robertr" wrote:
> >>
> >> > I keep getting the following message - BSOD:
> >> > Usually this follows having restarted the computer after it's been
> >> > switched
> >> > off for several hours:
> >> >
> >> > Problem signature:
> >> > Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
> >> > OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.3
> >> > Locale ID: 2057
> >> >
> >> > Additional information about the problem:
> >> > BCCode: 1000007e
> >> > BCP1: C0000005
> >> > BCP2: 8B864A1D
> >> > BCP3: 8A3BFBC0
> >> > BCP4: 8A3BF8BC
> >> > OS Version: 6_0_6000
> >> > Service Pack: 0_0
> >> > Product: 768_1
> >> >
> >> > Files that help describe the problem:
> >> > C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini122707-01.dmp
> >> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-40997-0.sysdata.xml
> >> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WERB376.tmp.ver sion.txt
> >> >
> >> > I've tried for all additional windows updates - there aren't any. I am
> >> > also
> >> > using an external Maxtor onetouch minhub III.
> >> > Anyone any ideas please?
> >> >
> >> > Robertr
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >

>

Then you should contact Maxtor and see if you simply have a defective unit
that should be rma'd or return to the vendor for a refund. Don't continue
to drive yourself nuts with it.

"Robertr" <Robertr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4E31DDF3-326E-4D93-B96B-91BED4F7000E@microsoft.com...

> Hello Colin,
> Thanks for the info. I can't find any firmware updates on the maxtor site.
> I'm trying a couple of options - but it'll be a day or two before I know
> if
> they help.
> Not too impressed with Maxtor if they haven't resolved this issue - I've
> only had this drive a couple of weeks - bought brand new from a reputable
> store. Especially as the box says quite clearly 'Works with Windows
> Vista'.
> Regards,
> Robert
>
>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>

>> Some usb Maxtor One Touch drives would not work with Vista from the
>> beginning of beta testing in July of 2005. There were many bugs
>> submitted
>> by testers. According to the responses from the Vista team, the firmware
>> in
>> the enclosures were the problem, not the drives themselves or the usb
>> interface. To my knowledge these enclosures would need a firmware update
>> from Maxtor. I don't know if Maxtor addressed that. There were a few
>> other
>> enclosures that would not work with Vista. I have an Vantage enclosure
>> that
>> I can only use with my XP boxes. Vista's timings are less tolerant than
>> previous versions of Windows and some usb devices that met XP's specs and
>> tested OK do not meet Vista's. To my knowledge, there is nothing the
>> user
>> can do to use these usb devices with Vista if the manufacturers do not do
>> something.
>>
>> "Robertr" <Robertr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B2FDE302-9B30-48E2-8E68-8044ECC80B6E@microsoft.com...

>> > Hi Laura,
>> > I've tried a fresh build of vista - fine again till I plug in the
>> > Maxtor.
>> > Doesn't seem to make any difference as to whether or not I use the
>> > encryption
>> > software - still crashes.
>> > I've had a look on the maxtor site - but can't find anything - I will
>> > have
>> > a
>> > longer look later and if I find anything I'll post here.
>> > The only thing I've found which seems to reduce (but not entirely)
>> > remove
>> > the problem is to have the Maxtor plugged into the laptop all the
>> > time -
>> > particularly at boot-up.
>> > I don't know much but this suggests to me the Maxtor is putting
>> > something
>> > into the registry/BIOS - and when re-booting the system can't find
>> > it -hence
>> > the crash.
>> > I know this solution isn't perfect - but it's ll I've got at present.
>> > Horrible I know - but I'm glad to have found others with the same
>> > system
>> > problem. I tried a fresh build from the hidden partion on my computer -
>> > and
>> > from disc - in case my copy of Vista had become corrupt.
>> > Robert
>> >
>> > "Laura" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Robert, I've been getting something similar...my system will have an
>> >> unexpected shutdown w/ the blue screen ....the cause is w/
>> >> MAXTOR...but
>> >> no
>> >> specific details. I'm trying to backup via Vista only (turn off
>> >> MAXTOR)...but that doesn't seem to fix the problem either... any
>> >> thoughts?
>> >> --
>> >> Laura
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Robertr" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > I keep getting the following message - BSOD:
>> >> > Usually this follows having restarted the computer after it's been
>> >> > switched
>> >> > off for several hours:
>> >> >
>> >> > Problem signature:
>> >> > Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
>> >> > OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.768.3
>> >> > Locale ID: 2057
>> >> >
>> >> > Additional information about the problem:
>> >> > BCCode: 1000007e
>> >> > BCP1: C0000005
>> >> > BCP2: 8B864A1D
>> >> > BCP3: 8A3BFBC0
>> >> > BCP4: 8A3BF8BC
>> >> > OS Version: 6_0_6000
>> >> > Service Pack: 0_0
>> >> > Product: 768_1
>> >> >
>> >> > Files that help describe the problem:
>> >> > C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini122707-01.dmp
>> >> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-40997-0.sysdata.xml
>> >> > C:\Users\Robert\AppData\Local\Temp\WERB376.tmp.ver sion.txt
>> >> >
>> >> > I've tried for all additional windows updates - there aren't any. I
>> >> > am
>> >> > also
>> >> > using an external Maxtor onetouch minhub III.
>> >> > Anyone any ideas please?
>> >> >
>> >> > Robertr
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >

>>

Every so often I get the blue screen of death for no reason, and im never
doing the same thing on the computer to trigger it. but it always gives the
same hex code saying hardware error

0x00000124 (0x00000000,0x85F7A8A8,0xB2000000,0x00070F0F0)

can anyone tell me what it means.

Hi,

Have you run a memory diagnostic check? Type "memory diagnostic" into the
start/search line to load this utility and check the system memory. You will
need to reboot to initiate the diagnostic routine.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Mara" <Mara@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CD5EEA81-0933-4B9C-A10B-41325E0203BA@microsoft.com...

> Every so often I get the blue screen of death for no reason, and im never
> doing the same thing on the computer to trigger it. but it always gives
> the
> same hex code saying hardware error
>
> 0x00000124 (0x00000000,0x85F7A8A8,0xB2000000,0x00070F0F0)
>
> can anyone tell me what it means.
>
>
>