Crashed Computer Options

[Staff Sergeant Martin]

When I log into my computer I can stay in it for about 3 min, then a blue screen popsup and says : page_fault_in_nonpaged_area. Need help plz!!!!!!!!! I can't play On {MOB} till i get it fixed!!!

[Druid]

I think all the error codes you gave me are wrong.
I'm assuming the 1st one you gave
0z0000008e
Is suppose to be
0x0000008e
The second digit should always be an X.

If I'm right about it actually being
0z0000008e
It would point to a faulty memory module.

If your computer uses 2 memory chips
ie. 512mb ( 2 * 256mb )
or
1025 ( 2 * 512mb )
I would take one chip out,
then test to see if the problem was still there.
If you still have the problem, switch the chips & try again

Another option would be to use a program to test the memory chips while they are still in the computer.
I'm not sure how good you are with computers but the test will require you to burn the program onto a bootable CD. Then use the cd to start your computer
Here is a copy you can download
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Microsoft_Window...stic_d3955.html

Although most
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
errors do point to memory problems.
There is always a chance it can be caused by a corrupted pagefile.sys
This is virtual memory ( swap file ) your computer uses when it runs out real memory.
I've used the following procedure to fix 2 different stop errors.
You may want to try this 1st, since it's the easest thing to do.

This may be a little different depending on your OS & what service paks you have installed
To get rid of your swap file
1) right click my computer
2) click properties
3) click advanced (tab)
4) under performance click settings
5) click advanced (tab)under virtual memory click change
6) Choose the option "No paging file"
7) click set
8) Click ok
You should be prompted to restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Restart your computer

I wouldn't bet on this working but it's worth trying.

Regardless of it this fixes it or not, be sure to follow the step again to turn your page file back on.
But this time on step #6, choose "system managed size"
or
choose "custom size", then put a minimum & max in for the size you want.

If you want more help replay back with the actual stop error codes.
They will be
0x followed by 8 digits.