Alright, I'm puzzled.
I just made a new build with a legal copy of Windows XP Pro, SP2, did all updates, installed all my programs and everything was running fine for a few weeks.
Main Build:
Antec 900 Case
Samsung 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor (226CW) x 2
Ultra X2 750W Modular Power Supply (ULT40122)
ASUS P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard
Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0Ghz Processor
Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 Ram (2 x 1GB)
Syba 4 x USB 2.0 via PCI slot
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11, 500GB 7200rpm, 32MB Cache SATA HDD x2 (Mirror Raid)
Atech Flash XM-28U (28 in 1) Memory Card Reader
Samsung 20x SATA DVD Burner x 2
Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard
Logitech MX Revolution Mouse
External Drive connected to D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit router (DIR-655):
OKGEAR enclosure case (LAN-SI)
Samsung SpinPoint T Series 500GB, 7200rpm, 16MB cache SATA HDD
As I said, everything was great for a while, then I started getting BSOD errors. They were all IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, but related to various files (or in some cases no files were listed). One that came up a decent amount was classpnp.sys
I did the standard MemTest for 24 hours and was at 14,500% with no errors or something like that. When I looked into this I found that there was a bios setting that allows the OS to manage the setting instead of the bios. When I did that, it seems that the BSOD errors have gone away, but around the same time, a new problem came up. Anytime I click on a folder, my computer, etc... or try to go start, run, C: (or D:, etc...), it won't open the destination. The targets for the folders are correct, and where they are supposed to be.
So, first step I switched the bios setting back. BSOD hasn't returned, but the folder problem still persists. I checked the registry entry for the open command in the folder, shell, open, command of the root key and it was what it was supposed to be. I even deleted the shell entry from the directory and folder keys, and restored them from kelly's site. I ran the sfc /scannow from my xp pro sp2 disc. Nothing helps. Kinda makes my sweet build useless if I can't navigate around my folders.
One thing I do notice is that in the registry, root key, folder, shell, open...there are two things called browserflags and explorer flags...the value for them are 0x00000010 (16) and 0x00000012 (18) respectively.
Anyone who's ever seen a BSOD recognizes the format. I'm wondering, if these are different to avoid the BSOD, but at the same time are causing the folders not to open.
Also, my bios is up to date, all drivers and windows updates are up to date as well. I'm behind a windows firewall and the router firewall. I use Norton Antivirus corporate edition and daily scans 5 or 6 levels deep turn up nothing. I use firefox juiced up with some add-ons and don't visit and questionable sites.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
I just made a new build with a legal copy of Windows XP Pro, SP2, did all updates, installed all my programs and everything was running fine for a few weeks.
Main Build:
Antec 900 Case
Samsung 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor (226CW) x 2
Ultra X2 750W Modular Power Supply (ULT40122)
ASUS P5E-VM HDMI Motherboard
Intel E8400 Core 2 Duo 3.0Ghz Processor
Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 Ram (2 x 1GB)
Syba 4 x USB 2.0 via PCI slot
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11, 500GB 7200rpm, 32MB Cache SATA HDD x2 (Mirror Raid)
Atech Flash XM-28U (28 in 1) Memory Card Reader
Samsung 20x SATA DVD Burner x 2
Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard
Logitech MX Revolution Mouse
External Drive connected to D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit router (DIR-655):
OKGEAR enclosure case (LAN-SI)
Samsung SpinPoint T Series 500GB, 7200rpm, 16MB cache SATA HDD
As I said, everything was great for a while, then I started getting BSOD errors. They were all IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, but related to various files (or in some cases no files were listed). One that came up a decent amount was classpnp.sys
I did the standard MemTest for 24 hours and was at 14,500% with no errors or something like that. When I looked into this I found that there was a bios setting that allows the OS to manage the setting instead of the bios. When I did that, it seems that the BSOD errors have gone away, but around the same time, a new problem came up. Anytime I click on a folder, my computer, etc... or try to go start, run, C: (or D:, etc...), it won't open the destination. The targets for the folders are correct, and where they are supposed to be.
So, first step I switched the bios setting back. BSOD hasn't returned, but the folder problem still persists. I checked the registry entry for the open command in the folder, shell, open, command of the root key and it was what it was supposed to be. I even deleted the shell entry from the directory and folder keys, and restored them from kelly's site. I ran the sfc /scannow from my xp pro sp2 disc. Nothing helps. Kinda makes my sweet build useless if I can't navigate around my folders.
One thing I do notice is that in the registry, root key, folder, shell, open...there are two things called browserflags and explorer flags...the value for them are 0x00000010 (16) and 0x00000012 (18) respectively.
Anyone who's ever seen a BSOD recognizes the format. I'm wondering, if these are different to avoid the BSOD, but at the same time are causing the folders not to open.
Also, my bios is up to date, all drivers and windows updates are up to date as well. I'm behind a windows firewall and the router firewall. I use Norton Antivirus corporate edition and daily scans 5 or 6 levels deep turn up nothing. I use firefox juiced up with some add-ons and don't visit and questionable sites.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
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