[GrahamK]

Hey guys,

Ive been having a strange problem lately...

My computer works fine, and thanks to the excellent work here I have managed to keep it spyware free since I got it cleaned. Lately however, when I start up and try to connect to the net (cable modem) the computer freezes and goes to a blue screen which informs me there has been an error. This only happens when I attempt to connect to the net. It then begins dumping data to physical disk...

What is causing this? Can it be fixed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

G

 

[Resolution]

If you can duplicate this, write down the stop error message (it should contain underscores like something_something_something) and post it to this thread.

If you wish to investigate this on your own, then search for your error here...

http://aumha.org/win5/kbestop.htm

 

[GrahamK]

0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Ok, this is the message...

Can you help?

 

[Resolution]

I would read everything this section has to say (especially the General Troubleshooting link). You should check the device manager and make sure you don't see any yellow exclamation points, which indicate a conflict.

If you installed any new software or drivers around the time this started happening, then I would try removing them.

 

[GrahamK]

Ok cool. I managed to update the driver for a USB hub. The other exclamation point seems to be directed at the network controller. It says there is no driver installed...

 

[Resolution]

What kind of network card do you have installed? You should try downloading drivers for it from the manufactuer's website?

 

[GrahamK]

Im not sure. I have a wireless network card and the onboard network controller. Is there a way to obtain this info? Device manager doesnt say anything about it...

 

[Resolution]

Download Everest Home Edition. It can tell you detailed information about what is installed on your system.

 

[GrahamK]

ok cool...it has found the mystery device.

It is a broadcom 802.11g wireless NIC.

I tried looking for drivers but I couldnt seem to locate any. Any advice?

 

[GrahamK]

Anyone?? Please help!

 

[dai]

http://list.driverguide.com/list/company1853/
scroll down the list to the driver you need look at the 2nd last on the first page