ok, almost every time I restart (or do a fresh start) right after windows boots up (about 30 seconds after the start menu appears). I get a BSOD. The stop code is this: STOP : 0x0000008E (0x0000008E, 0x00C6AA38, 0xB56F199C, 0x00000000) please help. I cant figure this out. Also while were on the topic of boot up's, i cant see my boot up screen. it goes from my bois screen to the "Windows is Starting..." screen with like 30-45 seconds of a blank monitor. I didn't change any setting as far as i know, no viruses or anything. please help me. Thanks alot. Viper Title edited -- Please, use [TAGS] in your topic's title. Please follow XP Forum Rules from now on. --Sonic