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    major problem resulting from converting FAT 32 to NTFS

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    Razz,

     

    Unless you get lucky, nailing this problem down could be a long and tedious process. Maybe you should look at a clean reinstall of Windows XP and as Andavari suggests, let it convert to NTFS.

     

    Having said that, I'm still leaning toward memory corruption by some software driver. To determine the cause it probably would be better if your computer always crashed during boot up instead of staying up a varying amount of time but Murphy rules.

     

    It will only cost you a little time, so try this.

     

    Boot in Safe Mode and select Enable Bootlogging.

     

    Windows will start normally and will (should) create a log file called Ntbtlog.txt in your C:\Windows directory.

     

    This file lists the names and status of all drivers loaded into memory. If the problem is a faulty driver, the last entry in the file may identify it.

     

    After your PC crashes, you can reboot in Safe Mode again to look at the Ntbtlog.txt file.

     

    Depending on the timing of the crash, there are some instances when the log file won't be written to the disk, but its worth a shot.

     

    Larry, thank you for the advice, now it seems my PC goes to blue screen after approx. 3 minutes. I also can only get into safe mode thru msconfig. You think that 3 minutes is long enough to accomplish the task you recommended? For it to be a faulty driver, would this mean that the driver just happen to go bad when I did the convertion or was it caused by the conversion?

    major problem resulting from converting FAT 32 to NTFS

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    You may want to try this, albeit I have no ideal if it's related or if it will even help:

     

    • Disable your anti-virus, and anti-spyware real-time protection.

    • Enable Windows Firewall, then disable any third-party firewall you have installed.

     

    Other than that perhaps the next time you install XP make sure you have it format the disk using NTFS.

     

    I was able to power up thru Safe Mode and after log on nothing loaded except for the desktop icons - i.e. my antivirus, anti-spyware real time protection and Zone Alarm did not start. Therefore I assume this is the same as disabling them, corect? Anyway, the same thing happened, goes to blue screen error message after approx. 3 minutes.

     

    Your help is appreciated!

    major problem resulting from converting FAT 32 to NTFS

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    Sounds like some memory corruption.

     

    Is there a Stop Code associated with the error message?

     

    Does the error message reference a specific file name?

     

    Can you get a stable bootup in Safe Mode?

     

    The mesaage tells me "BAD_POOL_HEADER" and the stop code technical info is "0x00000019,(0x00000020, 0x8256C000, 0x8256CA00, 0x08400000)

     

    I got into Safe Mode thru msconfig (hitting F8 during startup didn't work) but aftre logon it goes back to that same blue screen error message aftre approx. 3 minutes. Note: when not in Safe Mode the time period is approx. 7 minutes (almost twice as long).

     

    Any ideas?

    major problem resulting from converting FAT 32 to NTFS

    in The Lounge

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    I don't know if anyone can help regarding the following problem but, if you

    can, I really need your help this time guys.

     

    Because my PC used to operate with ME and was updated to XP Home, my filing

    system was FAT 32. Due to the fact that NTFS is a better system, I decided

    to convert from FAT 32 to NTFS using the XP built-in converter. All went

    well except for one major problem...after startup and after approx. 3 to 5

    minutes, a blue screen appears that reads: "a problem has been detected and

    windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer

    BAD_POOL_HEADER" then the message goes on telling you lots more regarding

    uninstalling any recent programs etc. (there has been no real recent

    programs and naturally this error is caused by something to do with the

    conversion).

     

    I tried rebooting many times and the same problem keeps happening. After

    approx 3-5 minutes it reverts to the same blue screen message in ALL

    circumstances..i.e.. If I log on as normal or if I don't log on and don't do

    anything.

     

    If anyone can help solve this problem it would be very, very much appreciated.

     

    Needless to say, I am able to write to you because I am using my wife's

    computer.

     

    Thank you so much for your time!

    command to change FAT to NTFS is not recognized

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    I think in Start->All Programs->Accessories->System Tools there's a converter tool installed by Windows that has a GUI - i.e.; no messing with a command prompt. Or it can be installed as an Additional Windows component in Add/Remove.

     

    I know the GUI'd version is very easy to use!

     

    Andavari, "GUI" means exactly what? Sorry to be computer illeterate in some of these matters. I went to Add/Remove and looked at the optional Windows Components (that have not been installed) and none fit the bill.

     

    What do you suggest?

     

    Thanks!

    what is the best way to open a command prompt?

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    I've never heard of FAT on its own. FAT16 was Windows 3.1. FAT32 is Win9x/ME. So do you have a dual boot system because I doesn't think you can convert FAT to NTFS straight off.

     

    My file system is FAT 32. I currently have XP Home but my previous OS on the same PC was ME. That is why even though I have XP, my filing system is still FAT 32.

     

    According to the info on this link http://www.ntfs.com/quest3.htm you can convert FAT to NTFS.

    'Pifiform', you guys are champs!

    in The Lounge

    Posted

    Yeah, I still think CCleaner is one of the best and a top 5 must have of software, freeware, or paid for software. Period.

     

    And it just keeps getting better.

     

    Welcome to the forums Eric. :)

     

     

    I agree 100,000% :rolleyes: with all of the above statement. CCleaner is the BEST!

    "Tool Kit" list continued

    in Software

    Posted

    If you're asking me?

    I just didn't care for it since my system doesn't get infected with anything and never has.

     

    Mind you this was on the day I was testing all of PC Tools freeware to see how it stacked up, and when Spyware Doctor caused severe system slowdown issues and a bunch of false positives I removed all of it. I've read about ThreatFire also having false positives too, and previously when I had tested it the problems it caused weren't worth the trouble.

     

     

    Andavari, thank you for your comments regarding ThreatFire. So far it has given me no trouble but I will keep an eye out.

    please give your opinion on "A-Squared free"

    in Software

    Posted

    That plus:

    * Always has a running service, even though it doesn't have resident protection. That service can however be set to manual and it will only start when launching a-Squared Free.

    * False positives. Although any anti-malware product is capable of a false positive a-Squared is more notoriously known for it.

     

    I had previously used it for a few months (last year I think), but the false positives are what did it in for me.

     

    Thank you for the warning. I will make sure to not include it in my tool kit.

    "Tool Kit" list continued

    in Software

    Posted

    Before acquiring knowledge (atleast some :-) knowledge) about various free tools that were available, I always used System Mechanic 6. But not being very impressed led me to the decision to makeup my own "tool kit".

     

    My comments on davey's list (see davey's list under topic "Is there a better package than System Mechanic 8") are:

     

    - I also use CCleaner and cannot recommend it enough...a great tool for all the things listed by davey.

    - again, I also use ERUNT and NTREGOPT. Both Excellent in my opinion.

    - I also use Windows Disk Defragmenter and Defraggler (for those who don't know...made by Piriform, the CCleaner people). Both seem to get the job done although it does take a fair length of time to defragmet your drive, but I guess thats what you can expect from this task.

    - I have also used "Recuva" and it works very well.

     

    My personal recommendations for additions to the list are (also all free):

     

    - avast! for antivirus protection.

    - ThreatFire (from PC Tools) for a great compliment to any antivirus software. ThreatFire is based on innovative real-time behavioral technology that provides protection against viruses and spyware.

    - ZoneAlarm for great firewall protection.

    - Lavasoft Ad-Aware for scanning for spyware/malware.

    - SUPERAntiSpyware for scanning for spyware/malware.

    - SpywareBlaster for spyware prevention.

     

    Hope this list will be helpful to some people looking for great freeware tools/programs.

     

    Any comments or additions to the list will be truly welcome!

     

    Razz

    Is there a better package than System Mechanic 8?

    in Software

    Posted

    Thank you all for your input. Special thanks to davey for taking the time to makeup a great list of freeware tools.

     

    Actually I am almost finished building my own "tool kit". Before acquiring knowledge (atleast some :-) knowledge) about various free tools that were available, I always used System Mechanic 6. But not being very impressed led me to the decision to makeup my own tool kit.

     

    I will start a new topic (see topic "tool kit" list continued) and make my comments on the list supplied by davey and also make some additions that I highly recommend.

    Is there a better package than System Mechanic 8?

    in Software

    Posted

    I greatly value the opinion of you guys, so I would like your comment on the following:

     

    I currently have Iolo System Mechanic 6 and thinking of upgrading to System Mechanic 8, but I am not 100% impressed with these products. I also find, from my experience, that Iolo customer service/support really sucks.

     

    I was wondering if there is anything on the market that does similar tasks to System Mechanic 8 which you would highly recommend.

     

    Thank you for your time!

    question regarding SUPERAntiSpyware & SpywareBlaster

    in Software

    Posted

    From what I gather, both SUPERAntiSpyware & SpywareBlaster do not need to actively run on windows startup, is this correct?

     

    As far as I understand it...after installation of SpywareBlaster, you don't need to open the program except for doing manual updates or to change settings etc....i.e. it does its job just by being installed on your PC. Is this correct?

     

    Also, am I correct in assuming that I treat SUPERAntiSpyware like I would treat Ad-Aware...i.e. just run the program periodically to check for spyware?

     

    Thank you again for your time, I really appreciate it!

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