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I could really use some help from people more knowledgeable or experienced than me (and I am no slouch). Is there anyone out there with high level skills in Windows XP.
My Older workstation (which still has a lot of my files on it) started throwing a lot of BSODs recently (I have auto-restart disabled so I actually see them). Each is different. There have been no new hardware or software changes (except an update of Spybot and AVG last week - but this started day before yesterday). I have ruled out memory issues with Memtest86, I have ruled out HD failure with Advanced and Extended HD tests using WD Data Life Guard and a few other tools. I booted from 2 differing versions of AVG Rescue USB and found no virus (though unconvinced as I can not get MBAM to run, and when I do get into Windows any attempt to edit the registry, run SFC, or Scan and alter the main HD triggers a BSOD which all of my experience tells me is a rootkit). If it is a rootkit, it has been some 4 years since I have had to deal with one (since shortly after leaving the repair shop and all independent work dried up). I have tried the trick suggested to clear the pagefile and reset it for 0x00000050 error. I have checked all device drivers to see if it was a driver conflict or error. I reset the system bios to default and rebuilt its settings for my Mobo. I am stumped (but still leaning toward either a rootkit or virus, or something in the startup menu gone bad).
I could use some ideas/advice.
Sadly, I no longer have internet either, so I will have to check back when I can.
My Older workstation (which still has a lot of my files on it) started throwing a lot of BSODs recently (I have auto-restart disabled so I actually see them). Each is different. There have been no new hardware or software changes (except an update of Spybot and AVG last week - but this started day before yesterday). I have ruled out memory issues with Memtest86, I have ruled out HD failure with Advanced and Extended HD tests using WD Data Life Guard and a few other tools. I booted from 2 differing versions of AVG Rescue USB and found no virus (though unconvinced as I can not get MBAM to run, and when I do get into Windows any attempt to edit the registry, run SFC, or Scan and alter the main HD triggers a BSOD which all of my experience tells me is a rootkit). If it is a rootkit, it has been some 4 years since I have had to deal with one (since shortly after leaving the repair shop and all independent work dried up). I have tried the trick suggested to clear the pagefile and reset it for 0x00000050 error. I have checked all device drivers to see if it was a driver conflict or error. I reset the system bios to default and rebuilt its settings for my Mobo. I am stumped (but still leaning toward either a rootkit or virus, or something in the startup menu gone bad).
I could use some ideas/advice.
Sadly, I no longer have internet either, so I will have to check back when I can.