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Questions on BSOD

I started getting the BSOD lately. I dont get it when I turn on "Automatically Restart" under system failure in Computer Properties, but my computer just automatically restarts instead without the BSOD
Basically, this error occurs whenever I try to Connect in Limewire. Java doesn't seem to be the problem. I've lately also gotten my computer reformated and upgraded. I have an Intel Celeron Processor, not sure what kind. And Im not a computer expert.

I've read through many posts, and I've come to a couple of conclusions. But I have a couple of questions regarding them:

I've read that one solution to this problem is to download Service Pack 2. Can anyone give me a direction link to it?

How can I tell if I already have SP2 installed? -because SP2 might be causing the problem instead-

I've also read that I have to download some new driver (2200BG), but isn't this causing the problem?

I might come up with some more questions.
But any help would be greately appreciated.

You can download SP2 from here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx

If you already have it installed, your little windows progress bar (that you see when your Win is loading) will be blue.

SP2 has caused quite a few connection probs (totally stuffed mine) for some people. Maybe you should use the search & look for info about it before you install it. You may need a patch for it if it does cause you trouble.

I guess you've seen this thread (with it's heaps of links:) about BSD)?
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...&highlight=bsd

;)

You can see if you have Service Pack 2 by clicking on Start/My Computer on the left side of the screen click on view system information. The pop-up will tell you if you have service pack 2.

Ok I have SP2. I have some more questions

Now could the BSOD be caused by SP2? Or the 2200BG Intel Wireless Chipset?

Is there any way to uninstall SP2 and go back to SP1?

Where is the link on Intel's website to the driver update version 9 for the 2200BG?

Thanks

If the problem recently started it is not caused by service pack2 and it is not wise to revert to service pack1. There are numerous security issues and vulnerabilities in service pack1 which can not be stooped. If you choose to run service pack1 be very careful what you download and what web sites you visit. The most likely reason for the BSOD is either a conflict with any new software you have added, any new hardware, either of these would most likely be driver issues. Or you have a ram/cpu/hard drive/motherboard or some other component failing.Also a bad Windows install is notorious for causing the BSOD which is very likely since you state you recently reformatted and upgraded.

Unfortunately these problems can be caused by allot of different things and can be very hard to figure out. Why did you reformat and upgrade to begin with. Did you use a original Windows Disk or a copy. Do you know if your motherboard supports your new CPU, Was the Bios flashed and updated when you upgraded. There are allot of things that need to be done and checked when you upgrade CPU's. Was the person that did the work a professional or just a friend or yourself that has maybe done a upgrade or two.

I reformatted and upgraded because my computer was overloaded with so many things. Best Buy's "Geek Squad" reformatted my computer, and they installed windows.

But chances are it could be the 2200BG Intel Wireless Chipset. How can I find out if I have that installed on my computer?

Limewire restarts my comp everytime I try to connect, but it doesn't restart if I just leave the limewire window opened while im disconnected. It could be somesort of connection malfunction, thus which might be related with the 2200BG Chipset.

By the way, anyone happen to have the link to Intel's 2200BG Intel Wireless Chipset driver update 9?

But in the end, all I know is I just took it to the Geek Squad to have my comp reformatted and upgraded.

Is this what you're looking for?
http://network.free-driver-download....s-2000-XP.html

:)

Ok Thanks Everyone. Just one more question.

How can I tell if I have the 2200BG installed on my computer? I dont want to download the update for a chipset I might not have.