Corruption of Windows RAM after several hours running

[Guest]

Hi

If I leave my computer (XP + SP2) running GIMPS or similar programs for a
number of hours (doesn't seem to matter which), often when I go back to it
and start to get my email, write a document etc, the computer automatically
reboots. Then it says it has recovered from a serious error. When I report
this to OCA, I get the following:

"Your system crashed because the random access memory containing Windows
program code was corrupted. Microsoft is unable to determine if this
corruption was caused by a hardware or software issue. The nature of the
corruption suggests that a hardware issue is more likely. To determine if
this is the case, Microsoft developed a Windows memory diagnostic that tests
your PC memory."

I run the tool and it reports no problems with the memory - what can I do now?

 

[johnf]

I'd try 2 options.
1. Remove on one stick of RAM at a time & try that.
2. Check out your PS - borrow another higher 'rated' one.

 

[johnf]

3. Do a Google for -
'Your system crashed because the random access memory containing Windows
program code was corrupted'
as I did!