OT: Device Driver Errors

[Captain Kwok]

I'd already disabled the automatic restart - but that system event viewer was kind of interesting. But I've been unable to correlate the error reports with any of the devices.

I ran a scan and identified 9 digitally unsigned drivers and researched each one. 1 belongs to the motherboard, 2 to c-dilla (software protection copyright stuff, but not present from the beginning), 1 from the dvd, 1 for safedisc launcher (another copy protection thing), 2 from my Norton a/v, and 1 from my soundcard.

I'm going to see if I can find some updated signed drivers...I know already for some of them I won't be able to though.

[Electrum]

Originally posted by Captain Kwok:
I'd already disabled the automatic restart - but that system event viewer was kind of interesting. But I've been unable to correlate the error reports with any of the devices.

I ran a scan and identified 9 digitally unsigned drivers and researched each one. 1 belongs to the motherboard, 2 to c-dilla (software protection copyright stuff, but not present from the beginning), 1 from the dvd, 1 for safedisc launcher (another copy protection thing), 2 from my Norton a/v, and 1 from my soundcard.

I'm going to see if I can find some updated signed drivers...I know already for some of them I won't be able to though.

You for the Motherboard drivers first. also check if there is an updated BIOS. I would quess your problems there. If not, I would try disabling (or removing, if you can) the Norton. Most AV programs are very intrusive, but it seems NAV is more than others. It will work fine for many, but, sometimes.....
It would be helpful if I knew the specific equipment you computer has (MB, CPU, etc.)
How long have you had XP Pro installed?
Do you do a lot of adding/ removing of software?
Have you run any anti spyware programs lately (Spybot, Ad-aware)? sometimes a little program in the background wreaks havoc.

[Captain Kwok]

Yeah, that's what I'm going to do when I get the chance tonight is get an updated bios driver.

The motherboard is Asus (can't recall the model right now, will note it on next startup). I've given the rest of the pertinent specs in my first post.

I installed WinXP fresh on the computer when it was new, and also Norton. There are reports of a norton driver causing problems, although my symptons haven't quite matched up to what I read.

I don't think it's connected to software remnants, since it has been present since the earliest days, when the system was more or less "clean" and the error occurs very randomally...

I do run ad-aware on a regular basis.

[Phoenix-D]

There is a specific model of ASUS motherboard that is notorious for having issues..I'll see if I can find which model for you.

[Atrocities]

Another off the wall thing might be that your Asus MB's AGP port might be failing.

You should also consider calling the tech number for your Graphics Card. Most have a long time warrentee and perphas they can help solve the problem.

[Captain Kwok]

I have an ASUS P4SX8 motherboard.

[Atrocities]

Dude I feel for you. With how ASUS has been cutting quality lately even there best Boards are failing.