Interesting

[bob3160]

Not sure whether Bluescreenview has already featured on the thread -

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,80367/description.html?tk=rss_downloads_weekly_null

I have not download as yet. Nor can I provide the ideal download site.
But looks promising.





 

Full details and download:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html

Also available for download at:
http://mysharedfiles.no-ip.org/bluescreenview_setup.exe

[mkis]

Thanks Bob. I've downloaded it to my flash drive. Looks like a useful addition.

[bob3160]

On my computer, I have no BSD's so there isn't anything to view. 

[mkis]

Likewise. But the utility is there ready on my flash drive for when the time comes. I havent read the documentation yet but just a thought - I guess Im going to need to load in Safe Mode or on command line after the event, or perhaps load prior whenever I think there is a possibility of a BSOD. I have some old mainboards around which I could maybe use to generate one - but the time involved. I think a code 10 is what I need - faulty hardware - maybe an old cd player on later model PC would do the trick. Im sure somehow or another I will get the chance to test the utility.


Edit - create a dump file of course. Where was I? probably got my code wrong as well. I dont know a lot about minidump so I guess I need to put some time aside.

[YoKenny]

On my computer, I have no BSD's so there isn't anything to view. 

[AOL]
Me too
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[Lisandro]

It only reads minidumps, not the kernel (full) dumps... it's a pity.
Sometimes only the full dump is useful, but this application does not read it.
I wish there is a "simple" application that could analyze the memory dump.
Nowadays, you need to be a technician to analyze it...

[mkis]

Thanks for input Tech. Memory dump is topic area new to me something new to learn.
This utility might provide a start point for me when I find time.

Meanwhile those still using Windows XP might find this explanation of error codes interesting -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310123

Generally I will look to Windows first for resolution of problem areas because more often than not I find that is where the problem lies. 

[bob3160]

Thanks for input Tech. Memory dump is topic area new to me something new to learn.
This utility might provide a start point for me when I find time.

Meanwhile those still using Windows XP might find this explanation of error codes interesting -

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310123

Generally I will look to Windows first for resolution of problem areas because more often than not I find that is where the problem lies. 

This might also come in handy:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=16849.msg160638#msg160638

[mkis]

Cheers Bob. That utility will begoing on the flash drive as well. 

[Lisandro]

It's too old for me... 1995... Wouldn't the error messages changed since then?

[mkis]

Unsure 1995  Error messages more for hardware, and on older stuff at that - like you say Tech.

I just clean installed XP Pro to a CUSI M (bout 2000 vintage I think), 733Mhz cpu, 512 sd ram, 20GB HDD, but with 2008 DVD/R - IE8, Chrome, SP3, and so on. This machine is an antique but still runs a storm. Owner seems happy enough. 

Still - no error messages or bluescreens, so dont know if those utilities will see much if any use 

[CharleyO]

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According to it's web page, EMW was last updated May 22nd, 2005. Still, this is quite old and I have found that some error numbers are not in EMW. I wish the author would update EMW because it use to be very useful. 


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[mkis]

Perhaps the whole Windows errors thing could now be approached from a broader perspective taking in browser activities and associated changes that have may impacted on desktop usage.

I dont see carting Event ID or some intuitive guess across to Help and Support and then trawling through the leads that are retuirned as a very inspiring way to deal with an error situation. Takes a bit of effort. Always feel not to bother, so often wont go there.

[bob3160]

You aren't alone mkis. 

[mkis]

google search seems a lot closer