Kernell32 error

[alfie1noakes]

I have a machine with an Nvidia graphics card. When I start this machine, it runs through all of the usual startup bits, letwork logon etc, and then just as its finishing the 'startup' portion, it thows up the following error:

RUNDLL32 caused an invalid page fault in
module KERNEL32.DLL at 0167:bff9dfff.

I can stop this error, by going into the msconfig and disabling the module that loads into Kernel32. It happens that this module is linked to the graphics card. I have tested it with another graphics card and get the same error.

I loaded the latest graphics card drivers, and it cured the Rundll32 error, but then threw up and 'nwiz' error at exactly the same memory address.

I have scandisk and defrag' the disk, and run a thorough check on the system, and cannot find any errors with the disk.

Does anyone know what is actually causing this error, and how can I fix it???


Cheers

Andy

 

[ITschoolGuy]

For whatever it's worth...I have had similar problems with some NVidia video cards. I've actually found that you can sometimes solve them by reverting to an older driver.
If you use your Device Manager, you can obtain the version number of your current driver. Than contact NVidia to see if that driver version is WHQL certified. If not, try downloading an older driver that is.

Good luck.

Chris

 

[TekTippy4U]

I loaded the latest graphics card drivers, and it cured the Rundll32 error, but then threw up and 'nwiz' error at exactly the same memory address.

2 things are trying to occupy the same memory address at the same time..
I'm almost 100% positive you don't need nwiz.exe /install .......to temporarily test it, uncheck it in msconfig.......

It's meant for MULTIPLE DISPLAY only...so if you don't have a multi-display,heave-ho.

actually it's here..at the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run key.

Go Start>Run Regedit drill down to the above said Key and
First "Export" that key to a folder you created named "My Reg Exports" or whatever and name it, the exported file that is, maybe
"10-28-03 Nwiz I deleted" ......and then delete that "entry only"(nwiz)located under "Name" in right pane....NOT the "\Run" key.......you can always add it at another time if need be......

I wouldn't even export it myself, but that's me, cause I can easily add it back.
actually you can manually add it in the reg too.


TT4U

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[diogenes10]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;209321

The article says installing windows but your error message is very close to the 3rd one down. Dont know if this is helpful or not.

"The best optimizer is between your ears."
M. Abrash

 

[alfie1noakes]

Cheers people for your thoughts,

Update on the problem as follows:

I tried the Regedit, Tektippy4u, and that worked for the nwiz, but just shifted the error along to the next dll, NVcpl.dll.

So I uninstalled the Nvidia graphics card all together, and re configured the machine for a Standard VGA Adapter. This halted the problem with the graphics card but instead shifted it to explorer! The error reads as follows:

Explorer caused an IPF in module Kernell32.dll @ 0167:bff9dfff

The exact same area as the RUNDLL32 error.

So, I then rolled back to an older version of the nvidia graphics drivers version 28.32, and I was back to tmy original error!!!

It seems that if I disable the DLL that is resident at the above address, the machine will start ok, but it does cause other problems.

And if I unistall the software, another error appears at the same address. Could it be a hardware error?

Cheers all, Andy

 

[ITschoolGuy]

With all the error messages you're getting, it certainly seems like it could be hardware related. One quick thing you can try to identify any physical RAM errors:

Reboot and enter your CMOS setup program. Set your CMOS so that it does the full memory test on startup. This is usually a setting like "BootTime Diagnostic=ENABLED" or "QuietBoot=DISABLED" or something like that. Then save and exit and watch the memory test count MegaByte by MegaByte as the machine P.O.S.T.s. If you see the count suddenly skip to the end, you know you've got some bad RAM.

Chris

 

[alfie1noakes]

OK,

First, thanks for all your help on the above.

And second, I have given up on this machine, as I think it must be an error on the HD. I have scan disked the machine in DOS, and it came up with areas of lost clusters, 811, and a 6mb data file error (reclaimed disk space etc)

I thought this would be the problem. So happy that all should be solved, I turned the machine back on, and guess what.. exactly the same error as the first, at exactly the same address.

I have even swaped the RAM DIMMS over from a good machine, and I still get the errors.

So, I am giving up and have replaced the users machine with a new one, and I am going to Format the offending machines HD.

That will teach it!!!

Andy.

 

[TekTippy4U]

Atta boy Andy!!!!!

TT4U

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[TekTippy4U]

Oh yeh...
If you really want to teach it......Go to manu. website and D/L the LLF utility....to really get under it's skin....


TT4U

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