bad_pool_caller

loadabollocks

hey
my windows has shut down by itself a couple of times......i get a blue screen with white writing saying "windows has cencountered an error and needs to shut down".
"bad_pool_caller" is the next message

anyon any ideas on what this may be or how to combat it?

thanks in advance

Soundman

Stop 0xC2 or BAD_POOL_CALLER

The Stop 0xC2 message indicates that a kernel-mode process or driver incorrectly attempted to perform memory operations in the following ways:

* By allocating a memory pool size of zero bytes.
* By allocating a memory pool that does not exist.
* By attempting to free a memory pool that is already free.
* By allocating or freeing a memory pool at an IRQL that was too high.

This Stop message is typically due to a faulty driver or software.

Possible Resolutions:

* A Stop 0xC2 messages might occur after installing a faulty device driver, system service, or firmware. If a Stop message lists a driver by name, disable, remove, or roll back the driver to correct the problem. If disabling or removing drivers resolves the issues, contact the manufacturer about a possible update. Using updated software is especially important for multimedia applications, antivirus scanners, DVD playback, and CD mastering tools.
* A Stop 0xC2 messages might also be due to failing or defective hardware. If a Stop message points to a category of devices (such as disk controllers, for example), try removing or replacing the hardware to determine if it is causing the problem.
* If you encounter a Stop 0xC2 message while upgrading to Windows XP, the problem might be due to an incompatible driver, system service, virus scanner, or backup. To avoid problems while upgrading, simplify your hardware configuration and remove all third-party device drivers and system services (including virus scanners) prior to running setup. After you have successfully installed Windows XP, contact the hardware manufacturer to obtain compatible updates.

Microsoft KB articles:

How to Debug Stop 0xC2 or Stop 0x000000C2 Error Messages
STOP 0x000000c2 Computer with ATI FURY MAXX hangs after upgrade to Windows XP
STOP 0x000000c2 After you install IomegaWare
STOP 0xC2 Bad_Pool_Caller When you upgrade from Windows 2000

Ruu_Old

Try running memtest86 to check if your memory is at fault.

loadabollocks

grand thanks a lot lads i'll have a crack at it