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Asked by: Kris 1651 views OS Malfunctions, resolved
Please examine my Dell XPS | M1330. I am experiencing the Blue Screen of Death.
Solution Center on Feb 20, 2011
The machine needed extensive attention: Created an entry in Dell Systems & Peripherals. Output listing of installed programs for reference. Used Double-Driver to capture drivers for use in OS reinstallation. Used WhoCrashed to analyze the dump logs.The analysis revealed frequent instances of BAD POOL HEADER associated with the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link Driver. Also, a review of the Device Manager revealed a problem with Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #4. It was unable to load the required supporting drivers. I removed the offending Wi-Fi adapter and rebooted. Attempted to install numerous Windows Updates that were failing to install. Eventually I couldn’t boot except using Safe Mode with command line. I tried command line System Restore (rstrui.exe) but there were no restore points. I tried chkdsk /f. I tried Sfc /scannow. Corrupted files were found, but could not be replaced. I was able to run Windows Defender from the command line: %programfiles%\windows defender\msascui.exe. It removed a medium-low threat. This allowed me access to the GUI again. Installed the ReImage program from the web site in order to run a scan. It discovered some examples of instability, but I would need to spend $69 to complete the operation. I returned to the perplexing Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface. This can be disabled (not removed) in Vista. First, IPv6 can be handled by ISATAP, so I disabled it by unchecking the box in the Wireless Adapter properties. Then I used an elevated command prompt to disable the Teredo Tunneling: c:\windows\netsh\ I downloaded the A15 BIOS from the Dell support site and flashed the BIOS. I ran another Sfc (System File Checker) scan, but some files could not be located. The CBS log file may be consulted. I was still bothered by the inability to perform Windows Updates. I used the Administrative panel to stop the Windows Update service (temporarily). Then I deleted all files under C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore. I ran Windows Update. Unable to install updates. The msiserver Service could not be manually started. The file must have been deleted. I restored all startup programs. I downloaded the file and extracted it to the downloads folder. Then I right-clicked and merged it to the Registry. Safe Mode. Elevated cmd: net stop cryptsvc; Rename system32\Catroot2; Rename Windows\SoftwareDistribution; cmd: net start cryptsvc; Restart. Attempted Vista Update again. Success. Upon reboot, the NVidia drivers were missing. I updated the drivers for NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS. The screen was dirty, so I used a weak solution of dishwashing liquid on a clean cloth. There was no antivirus software (which is appalling). I installed Microsoft Security Essentials. The machine seemed to represent a satisfactory state, so I created a Restore Point.
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