Many invalid page faults, what should I check as a suspected culprit? 1

[KMcCall]

I am using Window ME and I just built the computer and recieving tons of page faults and other errors. They seem to random but at times really coming quick.Below I have posted my error log with the Memory Addresses, some are the same. I know the easiest thing would be is to swap parts till I find the culprit, but cash is low. Ram? Virus? Video Card? Power Supply? Any suggestions?





(ERROR LOG)

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Date 08/15/2002 Time 00:52
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at ddd7:ff08758b.

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Date 08/15/2002 Time 00:52
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module SHELL32.DLL at 0187:7fbd215d.

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Date 08/15/2002 Time 00:52
IEXPLORE caused a stack fault in module KERNEL32.DLL at 0187:bff624a5.

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Date 08/15/2002 Time 05:00
3D FLOWER BOX caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at ddd9:73331f00.

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Date 08/16/2002 Time 13:57
RUNDLL32 caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at c151:7fea80e5.

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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:08
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module SHELL32.DLL at 0187:7fbd215d.

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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:14
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module URLMON.DLL at 0187:75163d7e.


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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:29
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module MSACM32.DLL at 0187:7a1e1654.


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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:29
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 0187:bff8e64b.


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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:39
IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at c171:73331f00.

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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:39
BIGFIX caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at c171:73331f00.

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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:39
BIGFIX caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at c171:73331f00.
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Date 08/17/2002 Time 04:39
BIGFIX caused an invalid page fault in
module <unknown> at c171:73331f00.
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Date 08/18/2002 Time 15:22
START caused an invalid page fault in
module KRNL386.EXE at 0002:00007c38.

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Date 08/18/2002 Time 17:23
HELPCTR caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 017f:bff8e1ad.

 

[djhawthorn]

You can try this program:

http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/products/doc/download.asp

It's a free memory tester.. not sure how good it is, but it might uncover something you don't know about. MCSE NT4/W2K

 

[DBSSP]

This looks program related for sure. Mostly internet application related, one screen saver error, a start button error! Man, this looks like a format if I ever saw one that needed to be done! Format the drive and do a clean install. I personally don't like ME. I love XP for stability. But cash is tight, so format first, and let me know what how it works after you've reinstalled. Jay
&quot;If the words up and down were reversed, would you trip and fall or trip and fly?&quot;

 

[fluxvoovoo]

minimize the TSR's running in your startup group (download freeware - startup cop to best do this)and reinstall I.E. . If this doesn't help I will agree with previous advice for a good clean format/restore.

 

[RabidPenguin]

Sounds like you have caught a bad case of Windows. I would suggest two tablespoons of Linux per day with a sprinkle of Mozilla.

 

[tatorface]

i know a few people in the past that have had problems like this but i attributed it to ME. its a piece of junk and if the format doesnt work (or after ME messes up again in the future), save up and buy 2000 or xp, or just downgrade to 98 SE. i think you will be happier Taylor
MCP, MCSE, A+

 

[mainegeek]

What is the RAM and Hard drive size?

 

[Guest_imported]

Yes I definitely agree with tatorface. ME is terrible -- no ifs, and, or but about it. Throw it away and get a new operating system or go back to windows 98 second edition. I would not take it even if you give it to me for free.ME is a piece of junk .....

 

[SpecSys]

I have worked on a lot of PC's and I have never seen ANY install of ME go longer than 2 weeks without crashes like all hell. Count me in as an enemy of ME.

Fresh install is by far the wisest choice here. It would take a lot less time than all the other tests you would need to do...which would most likely end up pointing to ME anyway. Once you get freshly installed, pray it lasts for longer than 2 weeks.