stop code: 0x7E help!

[pushVTEC]

I first got a corrupt pci.sys error so I expanded a new copy. Now i'm getting the 0x7E stop code. Any idea why? Running windows xp sp 1

 

[dclive]

Originally posted by: pushVTEC
I first got a corrupt pci.sys error so I expanded a new copy. Now i'm getting the 0x7E stop code. Any idea why? Running windows xp sp 1

Update all of your hardware drivers to the latest version.
Do all Windows updates, including SP2 and all subsequent updates.
Confirm the problem still exists.
Tell us when this happens and what you're doing.
Run MPS Reports (see my .sig) and send me the yourcomputername.cab file it produces.
Send me any minidumps in c:\windows\minidumps.

Good luck!

 

[FlyingPenguin]

Some other questions - we need some more information to help you:

...so I expanded a new copy.

- You'll need to explain that. Do you mean you extracted a copy from the Windows XP CD? If so, was the CD an SP1 CD or a pre-SP1 CD? You can't mix file versions.

- When and under what circumstances did you get the pci.sys error? Did you update a driver?

- When are you getting this stop code, at boot?

- Can you boot into Windows desktop at all?

- Can you boot into Safe Mode?

- Does the computer reboot by itself after this error?

07E errors are generally related to driver issues. If you just installed a new driver then it's likely that driver is corrupt, the wrong driver, or conflicting with something else. It could also be the device has failed.

If the driver was for a device that can be removed (like a card or a USB device), disconnect it.

If it was your video card you'll need to roll back the driver. You should be able to get into Safe Mode. Failing that, select "Use last known good configuration.." from the boot menu.

If you can at least get into Safe Mode then you can use System Restore to restore the computer to a restore point prior to when this happened. NOTE: Do not pick the day before! Go back at least a week before. Due to the way System Restore works, going back a day may not fix the problem.


Hope this helps...

 

[pushVTEC]

No I can't boot into safe mode. My xp cd is a SP 1 cd so it's the same version. Can't get the desktop, it comes up with the stop error as it's booting. I just had some problems with xp so I needed to install a clean copy of xp so it required me to re-install several drivers, but i restarted and never had any problems until just now. Computer doesn't reboot it just chills on the BSOD. Last known good configuration doesn't work either. Should I just re-install/re-format and try again?

 

[pushVTEC]

Bump, anyone know what I can do or do I just need to re-format?

 

[amdskip]

Probably the easiest solution so yes.

 

[dclive]

Originally posted by: pushVTEC
Bump, anyone know what I can do or do I just need to re-format?

If you really cared about your data, you can do a parallel install to another folder, then move all files in SYSTEM32 (files only) to another folder (system33, for example) then copy your good install's SYSTEM32 (files only) to the other folder. If still no go, do the same with the files in System32\Drivers. That ensures you have only Microsoft-compliant drivers on the box.

But that's probably too much work if your data isn't important to you.

 

[FlyingPenguin]

Backup your data if possible (parallel installl as mentioned above or connect the drive to as a spare to another computer). Then do a clean install. If you don't mind it's probably easier.

Otherwise if you want to try to salvage it you'll need to do a manual restore of an old registry and then use system restore in safe mode to restore to an earlier save point. This is an extremely tedious procedure unless you use a BARTPE disc: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

Clean install is easier if you find these instructions daunting.

Hope this helps...

 

[dclive]

Originally posted by: FlyingPenguin
Backup your data if possible (parallel installl as mentioned above or connect the drive to as a spare to another computer). Then do a clean install. If you don't mind it's probably easier.

Otherwise if you want to try to salvage it you'll need to do a manual restore of an old registry and then use system restore in safe mode to restore to an earlier save point. This is an extremely tedious procedure unless you use a BARTPE disc: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

Clean install is easier if you find these instructions daunting.

Hope this helps...

That registry won't help if he has a problem with files, which seems the most likely scenario given that safe mode didn't get him anywhere.

 

[pushVTEC]

Ok I think I found my problem. I did a fresh format/reinstall of XP. Reinstalled the vid card drivers, restarted. Installed sound card drivers restarted. Everything is fine. Installed windows media player 10, stop code 0x7E anyone know why? I can't install SP2 on my computer either for some reason. You think my hardware is just starting to die on me? My rig is about 5 years old.

 

[dclive]

I'd be happy to look at the dumps and the MPSReports to see what the actual problem is if you'd like.

To make an analysis without the dumps would be speculation and guesswork on my part.

 

[pushVTEC]

So far since i've disabled the AGP fast write my system has seemed a lot more stable. (I read 6800 + fast write = problems)