XP driver help

> Given that you migrated files and settings and the problem resurfaced, the
> answer may well be among those files and settings. Nonetheless, there are
> ways of trying to source such issues:
> First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run

> virus scan.
>
> Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
> www.lavasoftusa.com
> Note: you should always be well backed up before running an application of
> this type.
>
> If your system is clear of viruses, open Control Panel, open System, go to
> the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery, remove the
> check from "Automatically Restart" under System Failure. This will cause
> the system to blue screen instead of restarting on errors and the
> information on the blue screen may give a clue as to the source of the
> issue.
>
> Open Control Panel, open Administrative Tools, open Event Viewer, look for
> errors corresponding to the crash, double click the error, the information
> contained within may give a clue as to the
> source of the problem.
>
> Assuming you have an XP CD and not a recovery CD, place the XP CD in the
> drive, when the setup screen appears, select "Check System Compatibility,"
> the report it generates may point to problem hardware or software on your
> system. If you do not have an XP CD, you can download this application
> known as the Upgrade Advisor from the following site:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/advisor.asp
> Note: If you have access to a broadband connection it might be best to
> download using that as this is a rather large download.
>
> Check for the latest drivers for your hardware, especially your graphics
> card and soundcard and all peripherals connected to your system. Do not

> Windows Update for this, go to the device manufacturer's web sites and if
> you install updated drivers, ignore the message about drivers being

> by Microsoft.
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "?????" <erytery@ert.net> wrote in message
> news:%23DoqHdN8DHA.2760@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

> > Is there a way to determine which driver may be causing my system grief.
> > I did a format/intall of XP last night because of a previous problem the
> > machine had ( blue screen of death on boot )
> > After installing xp I migrated files and settings from my old install

> > the problem resurfaced. I can only boot in safe mode.
> >
> > If it helps at all, the system hangs when it is looking at the boot
> > record??
> >
> > Thanks-
> > Ken
> >
> >

>
>

> Thanks for the help.
>
> -Ken
>
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> message news:eBVGSXO8DHA.1672@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

>> Given that you migrated files and settings and the problem resurfaced,
>> the
>> answer may well be among those files and settings. Nonetheless, there
>> are
>> ways of trying to source such issues:
>> First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run

> a

>> virus scan.
>>
>> Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
>> www.lavasoftusa.com
>> Note: you should always be well backed up before running an application
>> of
>> this type.
>>
>> If your system is clear of viruses, open Control Panel, open System, go
>> to
>> the Advanced tab, click Settings under Startup and Recovery, remove the
>> check from "Automatically Restart" under System Failure. This will cause
>> the system to blue screen instead of restarting on errors and the
>> information on the blue screen may give a clue as to the source of the
>> issue.
>>
>> Open Control Panel, open Administrative Tools, open Event Viewer, look
>> for
>> errors corresponding to the crash, double click the error, the
>> information
>> contained within may give a clue as to the
>> source of the problem.
>>
>> Assuming you have an XP CD and not a recovery CD, place the XP CD in the
>> drive, when the setup screen appears, select "Check System
>> Compatibility,"
>> the report it generates may point to problem hardware or software on your
>> system. If you do not have an XP CD, you can download this application
>> known as the Upgrade Advisor from the following site:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...ng/advisor.asp
>> Note: If you have access to a broadband connection it might be best to
>> download using that as this is a rather large download.
>>
>> Check for the latest drivers for your hardware, especially your graphics
>> card and soundcard and all peripherals connected to your system. Do not

> use

>> Windows Update for this, go to the device manufacturer's web sites and if
>> you install updated drivers, ignore the message about drivers being

> unsigned

>> by Microsoft.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
>> "?????" <erytery@ert.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23DoqHdN8DHA.2760@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...

>> > Is there a way to determine which driver may be causing my system
>> > grief.
>> > I did a format/intall of XP last night because of a previous problem
>> > the
>> > machine had ( blue screen of death on boot )
>> > After installing xp I migrated files and settings from my old install

> and

>> > the problem resurfaced. I can only boot in safe mode.
>> >
>> > If it helps at all, the system hangs when it is looking at the boot
>> > record??
>> >
>> > Thanks-
>> > Ken
>> >
>> >

>>
>>

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