Hey there H1N1, have you tried to read the xml file? this should contain the crash cause data in a readable format. From there you maybe able to deduce the trouble maker.
Good luck,
Mike (aka Shawgrin, Bio, fergard)
Do you have the actual B.S.O.D. (Blue Screen of Death) Code?
>>> usually 0x000000--- (fill in the last digits) but with zero x 6 zeros to start the code.
042511-12636-01.dmp 4/25/2011 9:32:47 PM 0x00000116 fffffa80`0e5bf4e0 fffff880`0faa8970 ffffffff`c000009a 00000000`00000004 dxgkrnl.sys dxgkrnl.sys+5d000 x64 C:\Windows\Minidump\042511-12636-01.dmp 8 15 7601 474,776
i get this allll the time
The 0x00000116 error may be caused by windows registry damage. The corrupted registry entries can be a real threat to the well being of your computer.
There can be many events which may have resulted in the registry errors. An incomplete installation, an incomplete uninstall, improper deletion of applications or hardware. It can also be caused if your computer is recovered from a virus or adware/spyware attack or by an improper shutdown of the computer. All the above actives may result in the deletion or corruption of the entries in the windows registry. This corrupted registry will lead to the missing and wrongly linked information and files needed for the proper working of the application.
There are two (2) ways to fix 0x00000116 Error:
Advanced Computer User Solution (manual update):
1) Start your computer and log on as an administrator.
2) Click the Start button then select All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Restore.
3) In the new window, select "Restore my computer to an earlier time" option and then click Next.
4) Select the most recent system restore point from the "On this list, click a restore point" list, and then click Next.
5) Click Next on the confirmation window.
6) Restarts the computer when the restoration is finished.
Novice Computer User Solution (completely automated):
1) Download (0x00000116) repair utility.
http://www.wiki-errors.com/download.php
2) Install program and click Scan button.
3) Click the Fix Errors button when scan is completed.
4) Restart your computer.
H1N1--- I use Registry Mechanic by Pc Tools and I swear by it. I run it auto. every day at 7
M and it repairs registry. Very quick and does a good job.
Cost is under $30.00 for one year subscription. Well worth it for me.
H1N1,
Try downloading CCleaner at MajorGeeks.com
http://majorgeeks.com/CCleaner_Standard_d5125.html
It is meant to clean the junk off your computer, but it also has a Registry Fixer built into it and it is free.
(I personally use it with Win7 so I know that it is compatible.)