Background information on Stop Error message
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms794023.aspx
0x0000008E: KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
A kernel mode program generated an exception which the error handler
didn't catch. These are nearly always hardware compatibility issues
(which sometimes means a driver issue or a need for a BIOS
Source:
http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm
What hardware and software changes did you make shortly before you
encountered the first Stop Error message appeared? You state that the
error occurs on StartUp but there you say "i get the BSOD as soon as
explorer starts". Which Explorer? Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer?
What causes Explorer to start?
Please post copies of all Error and Warning Reports appearing in
the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for the last boot. No
Information Reports or Duplicates please. Indicate which also appear in
a previous boot.
You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer.
A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
Event Viewer.
Are there any yellow question marks in Device Manager? Right click on
the My Computer icon on your Desktop and select Properties,
Hardware,Device Manager. If yes what is the Device Error code?
Try Start, Run, type "sigverif.exe" without quotes and hit OK. What
drivers are listed as unsigned? Disregard those which are not checked.
Remove any dust bunnies from inside the computer casing using an Air
Duster and check all fans are running.
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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Stourport, England
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