Beta Buzz Network » Operating System http://www.betabuzznetwork.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:46:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Windows 7 Blue Screen of Death http://www.betabuzznetwork.com/2009/11/windows-7-blue-screen-of-death/ http://www.betabuzznetwork.com/2009/11/windows-7-blue-screen-of-death/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:05:09 +0000 Betabuzz http://www.betabuzznetwork.com/?p=537 BSOD-0p6b

It has happen… I have been exposed to the blue screen of death in Windows 7.   The error I got was for MEMORY_MANAGEMENT.  I did some research and there appears to be no resolution for the error.  Windows KB has nothing related to Win7.  They have some updates on fixing the error for win xp sp2.  I was shocked when I got the BSOD screen.  This is the first time I was seeing it.  I am back Windows Vista today. Since both my 64 bit versions of Win7 or Vista 64 won’t boot.

Further Investigation:  I realized that Vista 64 wasn’t booting either. So maybe it really was a memory issue.  I am running 2×2GB sticks and 2×1GB sticks. The 2×1GB might be causing an issue. Vista 32 has been up for now 1 hour, only uses the first 4GB due to 32 bit memory restriction. I will continue to monitor it throughout the day.  I am so glad I didn’t wipe my Vista 32 version. I will update this article once I find out more information.  I also emailed Microsoft for some answers.

Update: 11/10/09 – 4:12 PM CST
Vista 32 bit remained running for about 15 mins after I posted the original post.  It crashed while I ran a divx video.  I came to conclusion that the blue screen was warranted.  I received it on all three OSs (vista 32, vista 64 and win 7 64).  The computer now has been up for 3 hours. It has been working fine. I was able to watch divx video and burn a cd.  The problem appeared to be OCZ PC2 6400 ram I had installed.  It was installed for about 3 weeks without any issues.   Memory Test was taking to long so not sure if it has gone bad.

Recap
Problem: MEMORY_MANAGEMENT BSOD error in Windows 7
Solution: Check your memory it is possible that it may gone bad.  Try running Memtest if you suspect there is nothing wrong with the memory.

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Some screens from the install.
win_xp_mode

win_7_xp_mode2

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So what do you get for 29 dollars
- Snow Leopard DVD – Looked up the size on it. Its actually a Double Layer DVD. Size is just over 7.7GB
- Installation, features and refinements guide
- Support Card
- Apple Stickers

There is no authentication method or keys required like for windows. Just pop the cd in, install and you’re ready to go.

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(Read Google Blog)

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Finally got Windows 7 installed on a spare 80 GB hard drive I had laying around. A lot of people have been installing it on VMWare or Virtual PC, but I decided to give Windows 7 its own dedicated hard drive.
Specs of System
Intel Q6600 – 2.4 Ghz
6 GB Ram
80 GB Hard drive
Nvidia 8600 GT

First Feel: Windows 7 (W7) feels real smooth and quick. It doesn’t lag as much as vista. The OS seems really fluid and streamlined.

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