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Posted 7/24/2003 6:18 AM


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I have installed Windows XP on an older computer. But instead of it shutting down, it restarts.


I have tried enabling NT/APM Legacy Support.


Any suggestions?



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Hi Protocol,


Did you start here ?


http://209.103.215.76/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=116&PN=2


First you need to get the machine to stop restarting on errors so that you can get a BSOD and error message.
Go to system properties (right click MyComputer > properties) > Advanced tab > under startup and recovery click settings > under System failure make sure "Write an event to the system log" is checked AND that "Automatically restart" is UNchecked. Click "OK" and reboot.


When you get your next BSOD, write down the entire STOP message.
You can post it here for help and/or check it at this resource.
 http://aumha.org/win5/kbestop.htm



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Here is the message:


IRLQ_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL


Technical Information


Stop: 0x0000000a (0x00002854,0x00000002,0x00000000,0x804DCE54)



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I have removed the modem, sound card and tried a different video card, but still the same problem. Nothing else has been installed. It is just a bare Windows XP. I have tried enabling ACPI.

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Is this the case ?
  • The Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.0 or Direct CD 5.0 program is installed on your computer.

  • http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311806


  • Cheers

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    I wish it was that easy Bulldog. But this computer has had nothing installed on it yet. Just the bare OS.

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    Oops, missed that, sorry.

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    Protocol,


    Go to the manufacturers website and download the latest drivers for your video, audio, network and chipset.


     



    Cheers
    Andy

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