stop errors windows xp pro

[bung]

I am experiencing continual stop errors. Mainly in game play using Joint Operations, command and Conquer generals, or any cd, dvd burning tools. The stop error reads driver_irql_not less_or_equal...and a range of various numbers.

I have updated video driver, motherboard driver, chipset and any others my computer tech has given me. I have run antivirus scans on numerous occasssions, as well as spy ware and registry checker.

I have performed a scan disk and check disc/r with no real result.

Computer details below:

Any help would be appreciated;

STEVE

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp.050928-1517)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: System manufacturer

System Model: System Product Name

BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/02/06 09:32:54 Ver: 08.00.12

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHz

Memory: 3040MB RAM

Page File: 259MB used, 4665MB available

Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes

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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.

Display Tab 1: The file nv4_disp.dll is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.

Sound Tab 1: No problems found.

Music Tab: No problems found.

Input Tab: No problems found.

Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels

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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)

DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)

DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)

DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)

DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)

DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)

DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices

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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

Chip type: GeForce 7900 GTX

DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0290&SUBSYS_034310DE&REV_A1

Display Memory: 512.0 MB

Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)

Monitor: BenQ FP93GX (Digital)

Monitor Max Res: 1280,1024

Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll

Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8443 (English)

DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

[HyperHacker]

Any time you get a Stop error:

1) Write down the message and numbers (5 numbers like 0x12345678).

2) Go to Microsoft.com and look up "STOP [first number]".

3) Read up on the description. It usually describes common causes and fixes. You may need the other 4 numbers to determine what exactly is wrong.

4) If none of that helps, ask for help.

[bung]

Thanks for your reply....I have contacted microsoft with the stop error numbers. They are not able to identify the problem. I do not get the same numbers each time I encounter a stop error. I have checked the forums and they have not been of any use so far, hense my enquiry here.

[Ctrl-X]

Someone posted a quite extensive description and troubleshooting guide for this error at Experts Exchange.

[cluberti]

Getting at least a kernel memory dump to review the next time it occurs would help us greatly. Those errors can be a whole host of things, and without a memory dump, we're all just making educated guesses. And in my experience, it's usually not your hardware drivers at fault, but drivers for software (like CD burning software, antivirus/antispyware software) that are the ultimate culprit.

[nosey1]

Do any of your games use starforce DRM???

[cluberti]

Ah yes - starforce + Daemon Tools = lots of bugchecks. If you've got both, get rid of one or the other .

[Jeremy]

BAH!! StarForce GARR!!!