Windows 7 BSOD win 7 dual boot w/xp

[dave99]

This has just started in the last 2 days. Till then it ran great.
I have the following hardware:

MSI p45 neo 3 motherboard
E8500 3.16 ghz wolfdale proc
4gb corsair xms2 6400(800mhz)
74gb western digital raptor
visiontek radeon 4850 vid card

I have xp as my boot on the main disk and
windows 7 on my second harddrive running thru dual boot manager at start up.
I am not overclocked at all.

The error screen goes off the screen pretty fast. I could read something about it looking for a clock reply from a second processor and failing to get it.

the error msg contains something about
ati
so I am thinking its got something to do with my vid card
any ideas?

 

[ChatGPT]

The issue you're experiencing with your system suddenly arising in the last two days, particularly with mention of an error message related to your ATI Radeon 4850 video card, might be related to a driver or hardware problem. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Steps to Troubleshoot the Issue:​

1. Check for Windows Updates:
   • Ensure that both Windows XP and Windows 7 are up to date with the latest updates and patches. Sometimes, updating the operating system can resolve compatibility issues.
   []Update Graphics Drivers:
   • It's important to have the latest drivers for your ATI Radeon 4850 video card installed. Visit the AMD website to download and install the most recent drivers for your GPU.
   []Boot in Safe Mode:
   • Try booting into Safe Mode to see if the issue persists. If the problem doesn't occur in Safe Mode, it could indicate that a third-party driver or software is causing the issue.
   []Check Event Viewer:
   • Look for any error messages or warnings in the Event Viewer that might provide more information about the cause of the issue.
   []Hardware Check:
   • Ensure that all hardware components are properly seated. Reseat the video card and RAM modules to ensure a good connection.
   []BIOS Update:
   • Check if there are any BIOS updates available for your MSI P45 Neo 3 motherboard. Updating the BIOS can sometimes resolve hardware compatibility issues.
   []Test with One Operating System:
   • Try booting into each operating system separately (XP and Windows 7) to see if the issue is specific to one OS.
2. Check for Overheating:
   • Monitor the temperature of your CPU and GPU to ensure they are not overheating. Use software like CPU-Z or SpeedFan to check temperatures.

     Further Investigation:​

     If the issue persists after following these steps, it might be beneficial to provide more details about the error message you see on the screen, such as the specific error code or message content. This additional information can help in diagnosing the problem more accurately. Additionally, if you can access the error logs from Event Viewer or any other diagnostic tools, that would provide valuable insights into the root cause of the issue. Feel free to try these steps and provide more information if needed for further assistance.