PFN_LIST_Corrupt/ Blue screen error during WindowsXP installation
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Mordimier
, Dec 14 2010 10:59 AM
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#1
Posted 14 December 2010 - 10:59 AM
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#2
Posted 14 December 2010 - 12:43 PM
Hi , it sounds like you are doing the right things.
When face by this sort of problem in the workshop (when also the machine sometimes arrives with several pieces in a cardboard box that the owner has bought or otherwise acquired, but not yet fitted....) I firstly very quickly set it up, set the BIOS to default/safe but with boot priority set as 1 optical drive CD/DVD and then 2 harddrive, and then boot from a live distro of linux.... Puppy or Ubuntu...this will very quickly tell me if there is a hardware problem or if (for example) my suspicions should be focussed on the XP install disc..
(they can have errors) When installing Windows I usually use my own "workshop discs" that are known to be good)
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#3
Posted 14 December 2010 - 01:14 PM
Because you are receiving the Error Warning very early in the sequence (during intensive read/write involved when installing OS) it is most likely a hardware related problem, just as you have suggested.
The most likely culprit is one or more of your 3 RAM sticks - or the modules into which they are seated.
Physical inspection and re-seating of RAM should be your first step.
Note: Be sure you observe Static Precautions. If you are not familiar with Static Precautions, please read Digerati's excellent review titled: Maintenance safety, Cleaning and ESD Please read the entire article and observe the cautions.
While you are inspecting the RAM, take the opportunity to inspect all of your other connections and components to assure that all are correctly seated and firmly connected.
Also look for leaky or bulging capacitors. Capacitors and other electronic components of the motherboard and cards are usually lined up neatly, but may be slightly askew without problem. Still have a look. Capacitors are the most likely to develop problems and most obvious with bulging discoloration and/or leaking. But look for any other discolouration that suggests heat/burning. Plus all the fans should run vigorously. (you can power-on with the case side open to briefly inspect for fan function.)
Appleoddity provides a great guide for checking RAM with Windows Memory Diagnotists.
Let us know how things work out for your machine.
The most likely culprit is one or more of your 3 RAM sticks - or the modules into which they are seated.
Physical inspection and re-seating of RAM should be your first step.
Note: Be sure you observe Static Precautions. If you are not familiar with Static Precautions, please read Digerati's excellent review titled: Maintenance safety, Cleaning and ESD Please read the entire article and observe the cautions.
While you are inspecting the RAM, take the opportunity to inspect all of your other connections and components to assure that all are correctly seated and firmly connected.
Also look for leaky or bulging capacitors. Capacitors and other electronic components of the motherboard and cards are usually lined up neatly, but may be slightly askew without problem. Still have a look. Capacitors are the most likely to develop problems and most obvious with bulging discoloration and/or leaking. But look for any other discolouration that suggests heat/burning. Plus all the fans should run vigorously. (you can power-on with the case side open to briefly inspect for fan function.)
Appleoddity provides a great guide for checking RAM with Windows Memory Diagnotists.
Let us know how things work out for your machine.
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