Consigliere 0 Posted December 12, 2003 OK after a game tonight (towards the end of which the only sounds I could hear were firing sounds and the message ping) I closed OFP, and opened tried to open windows media player to see if other sounds worked and when I did this, I got this <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE"> A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer.If this screen appears again, follow these steps: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware manufacturer for any windows updates you might need. If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode. Technical Information : ***STOP: 0x000000D1 (0xE1332000, 0x00000002, 0x00000001, 0xF7FB241B1) ***ctaud2k.sys F7FB24B1 base at F7F88000, datestamp 3D377DD7 Beginning dump of physical memory Note that I'm not aware if the sound issue has anything to do with the problem...Just thought I'd post that too... Don't sound too good  My system specifications : AMD XP2500+ 512 DDR RAM 333 120GB HD K7N8X-X nForce2 Deluxe motherboard SB Live! 5.1 nVidia FX 5600 256mb gfx card Windows XP Home with latest update thingiy installed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAPABEAR_1985 0 Posted December 16, 2003 some usual crash restart and you find that nothing happend press F8 and choose (start windows normally). you have a super computer man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 16, 2003 ctaud2k.sys Well, that's a Creative Labs audio file. So blaming your SB Live sounds like a good idea. SB Lives are big troublemakers. First make sure you've got the latest drivers installed for your particular SB live card. Second, get another audio card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 16, 2003 Yeah those bum Creative people seem to have abandoned the numerous (disappointed) SB Live! 5.1 users There aren't any drivers for my model of card on the Creative website... Pfft...Support...My arse! (@Creative. Not you Avon. Everyone likes you ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevbaz 0 Posted December 16, 2003 the "latest" version drivers are march 03 ( i have the same card), the actual site is kinda confusing, but read this and that will tell you how to find out what version you are currently using and then which pack to download. creatives site is really poor in my opinion, its real messy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 16, 2003 For crying out loud! Whenever I click on the LivDrvUniPack.exe to d/l it, it downloads "search.asp" I've tried both with and without Flashget, and sma ething Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevbaz 0 Posted December 16, 2003 seems ok for me, its working with DAP and just bog standard downloading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toadlife 3 Posted December 17, 2003 Well when you finally DO get a hold of the new driver, be relieved that they will fix your BSOD problems. I had these bluescreens too a long time ago, and the new driver fixed them for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 17, 2003 Bah...Another BSOD This time : <table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE"> Technical Information : ***STOP : 0x0000008E (0x0000005, 0xBFF88FEE, 0xA9E9D77C, 0x00000000 ) *** dxg.sys - Address BFF88FE base at BFF80000, Datestamp 3d6dfa2a Beginning dump of physical memory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toadlife 3 Posted December 18, 2003 Thats a "DirectX Graphics Driver" from Microsoft. Which version of DirectX are you running? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 18, 2003 The latest one...DirX 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevbaz 0 Posted December 18, 2003 dx 9.0b? what g card you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 18, 2003 Sparkle nVidia Geforce FX 5600 256mb DirectX 9.0...I don't know if it's b Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 18, 2003 DirectX 9.0...I don't know if it's b If you go to Windows update and there are no recommended DX related updates to download, then you're at the latest level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 18, 2003 OK I'm downloading 28.8mb of Windows Updates...Heck knows if I need them though, lol  Quote[/b] ]330994: April 2003, Security Update for Outlook Express 6 SP1 Download size: 1.9 MB A security issue in Microsoft® Outlook Express® has been identified that could allow an attacker to read files on your computer, or cause a program to run. You can help protect your computer by installing this update. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (KB824145) Download size: 2.1 MB Security issues identified in Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to compromise systems with Internet Explorer installed (even if it is not used as the Web browser). For example, an attacker could run programs on a computer used to view the attacker's Web site. Download this update from Microsoft to help protect your computer. After installation, you may have to restart your computer. Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB828035) Download size: 357 KB A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Security Update for Microsoft Windows XP (KB825119) Download size: 298 KB A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® XP and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Security Update for Windows XP (KB824146) Download size: 1.5 MB A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise a computer running Microsoft® Windows® and gain complete control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Security Update for Microsoft Data Access Components (823718) Download size: 1.6 MB An identified security issue in Microsoft Data Access Components could allow an attacker to compromise a Microsoft Windows-based system and then take a variety of actions. For example, an attacker could execute code on the system. By installing this update, you can help protect your computer. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. 816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine (Microsoft VM) Download size: 5.1 MB This update helps resolve a vulnerability in the Microsoft virtual machine. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. 814078: Security Update (Microsoft Jscript version 5.6, Windows 2000, Windows XP) Download size: 361 KB A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to run programs on a computer running Microsoft® Windows®. The attacker would first have to send you an e-mail message or entice you into visiting a malicious Web site. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. Update for Windows Media Player Script Commands (KB828026) Download size: 2.8 MB This update contains a change to the behavior of Windows Media Player’s ability to launch URLs in the local computer zone from other zones. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. 817787: Security Update Windows Media Player for XP Download size: 359 KB An identified security issue in Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 and Windows Media Player for XP could enable an attacker to read files or run programs on a remote computer. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Once you have installed this item, it cannot be removed. NVIDIA display software update released on October 06 2003. Download size: 12.2 MB There...That's what I'm currently downloading... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 18, 2003 There...That's what I'm currently downloading... Well, that's not what you alluded to in your first post: Quote[/b] ]Windows XP Home with latest update thingiy installed... BTW, speaking of security, how up to date is your anti-virus software? Also, what Nvidia drivers are you using? Win Update is prompting you to download newer ones. Also, are the all the Windows Updates being offered to you or just the ones marked critical? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 18, 2003 Well I thought my Windows was up to date, obviously not. I downloaded most of the critical updates on offer, except for the ones which I didn't need ( programs which I don't use, don't have installed, etc...) and I downloaded the nVidia software update which it offered. I don't use any anti-virus software Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 18, 2003 I don't use any anti-virus software  So how do you know whether some memory-resident pest isn't causing your BSODs? If I were you, I'd run out and get NAV 2004 ASAP. Is the cost of NAV more than the potential damage you're leaving your PC open to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Consigliere 0 Posted December 19, 2003 *Cough* University student *Cough* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 19, 2003 *Cough* University student *Cough* Well, rotsa ruck to you! edit: As a student, do you have a computer without a motherboard? Without a CD drive? Without a mouse? You should consider AV handling just as critical. Now go out there and wax the dean's car! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
