BAD memory Dump

[Richard]

I am currently running dial boot between Windows XP PRO and Windows Vista
ULTIMATE x86, so my system is not completely down.

Just recently I started getting a blue screen that tells me physical memory
dump, and it restarts my computer. This only happens when I try to boot in
Vista, either normal mode, or safe mode. This happens immediately at the
login screen.

I tried installing a program called Alcohol 120%, and it gave me this memory
dump error during the install on Vista. I believe this to be the source.

I booted in XP PRO and deleted the folder that it installed to, but no dice.
And I'm not sure if it left any drivers, or where they are located, and I
cannot access the registry to vista from XP PRO.

Please any help?

Thanks,
Rich

 

[Mick Murphy]

You have the vista DVD.
Boot from it, and do a Startup Repair.

 

[John Barnes]

You can do a system restore from the Start up disk unless they are wiped out
by you booting to XP. You could also try 'last known good' using the F8 key
but you may have killed that with multiple tries to get into Vista.

 

[Richard]

I have tried both methods. I booted with the CD and tried a restore, but it
told me there were no restore points. I JUST installed VISTA last night, so
it hasn't been up long. Was up long enough for me to configure everything to
my liking :*(.

Last known good config was a no-go either. Please tell me I have other
options than to reinstall it :*(

 

[John Barnes]

Since you just installed, you can do a repair install and probably salvage
most of what you want to. You will have to redo any updates

 

[Robert]

Can you try using a restore point if one exists prior to when the problems
began

regards
Robert