Major problem after converting from FAT 32 to NTFS -urgent help ne

[razz]

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

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!

 

[Thee Chicago Wolf]

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

can, I really need your help.

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!

Is this computer using SP3 yet?

- Thee Chicago Wolf

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded out

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

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!

Hi Razz,

Does the same thing happen when you start Windows in Safe Mode? Boot
the computer and press F8 until you see the option dialog to start in
Safe Mode.

Report back,


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[razz]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 8:36 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded out


Hi Razz,

Does the same thing happen when you start Windows in Safe Mode? Boot
the computer and press F8 until you see the option dialog to start in
Safe Mode.

Report back,


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Terry R.

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Terry, I have tried several times to get into the area were I can activate
safe mode but it just will not go to that screen - i.e. it continues on to
the log on page. It is not because I don't know the procedure for activating
Safe Mode, because I have in the past.

Any advice of how to proceed now? I really appreiate your time and effort!

 

[razz]

Is this computer using SP3 yet?

- Thee Chicago Wolf

Yes, I have SP3 and all was working perfectly until I decided to convert to
NTFS. I regret making that decision due to this problem :-(

 

[amadaemon]

Try posting on ' The Elder Geek' forums if they cant help ???????

 

[Jim]

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

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!

What does Help & Support have to say about this error?
Have searched the internet for error BAD_POOL_HEADER?

Jim

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 10:03 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded
out on the keyboard:

Terry, I have tried several times to get into the area were I can activate
safe mode but it just will not go to that screen - i.e. it continues on to
the log on page. It is not because I don't know the procedure for activating
Safe Mode, because I have in the past.

Any advice of how to proceed now? I really appreiate your time and effort!

Constantly tap F8 as soon as you see the BIOS screen (not from a
restart, but from a cold boot). Sometimes it can be hard to grab
waiting too long.

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[razz]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 10:03 AM, and on a whim, razz pounded
out on the keyboard:


Constantly tap F8 as soon as you see the BIOS screen (not from a
restart, but from a cold boot). Sometimes it can be hard to grab
waiting too long.

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Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I can access
safe mode. So what now?

 

[smlunatick]

Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I can access
safe mode. So what now?

Access the PC's BIOS and check to see if the settings for "USB
keyboard" or "Legacy USB" settings are set. You might be using a USB
keyboard, which might prevent the F8 entry.

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 12:59 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded
out on the keyboard:

Terry, even tapping clike crazy, I can't get into screen where I can access
safe mode. So what now?

Okay. So you have 3 to 5 minutes to make a change. Let Windows boot.
Quickly click Start, Run, type msconfig and click OK. When it opens
click the BOOT.INI tab and check /SAFEBOOT and click OK.

Reboot to see if the same thing occurs.

Report back,

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[razz]

Access the PC's BIOS and check to see if the settings for "USB
keyboard" or "Legacy USB" settings are set. You might be using a USB
keyboard, which might prevent the F8 entry.

I have always been able to get into Safe Mode in the past. It is only since
converting from FAT 32 to NTFS (last night) that I suddenly can't get into
Safe Mode :-(

 

[razz]

What does Help & Support have to say about this error?
Have searched the internet for error BAD_POOL_HEADER?

Jim

Help & Support have been no help and my search online has not given me an
answer that worked. :-(

 

[razz]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 12:59 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded
out on the keyboard:


Okay. So you have 3 to 5 minutes to make a change. Let Windows boot.
Quickly click Start, Run, type msconfig and click OK. When it opens
click the BOOT.INI tab and check /SAFEBOOT and click OK.

Reboot to see if the same thing occurs.

Report back,

--
Terry R.

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I did what you said and it seems to be in safe mode because a black screen
briefly appeared saying "safe mode" in the corners and then it went to the
log in page, with the image being really big now (so I assume thats still
safe mode) .. BUT .. just this second, its back to the same blue screen -
after approx. 5-7 minutes of me not logging in. What should I do now?
Terry, thank you for your help I really appreciate all your time.

 

[razz]

I did what you said and it seems to be in safe mode because a black screen
briefly appeared saying "safe mode" in the corners and then it went to the
log in page, with the image being really big now (so I assume thats still
safe mode) .. BUT .. just this second, its back to the same blue screen -
after approx. 5-7 minutes of me not logging in. What should I do now?
Terry, thank you for your help I really appreciate all your time.

Terry, don't know if this matters, but I restarted again (still in safe
mode) and this time I logged in and again the blue screen message appears
after about 5 minutes.

 

[razz]

Terry, don't know if this matters, but I restarted again (still in safe
mode) and this time I logged in and again the blue screen message appears
after about 5 minutes.

One more thing..within message the blue screen gives it mentioins about
disabling Bios Memory options such as caching or shadowing. Would that help
and if so, how would you do that

 

[Jim]

Help & Support have been no help and my search online has not given me an
answer that worked. :-(

I found 7 Help & Support articles about this error. None seem to apply to
you.
However, this is a driver issue. I believe that the error applies to non
paged pool which is where all drivers live.
Jim

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 2:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out

One more thing..within message the blue screen gives it mentioins about
disabling Bios Memory options such as caching or shadowing. Would that help
and if so, how would you do that

Razz,

I don't know if it's coincidence, but you might be having another issue
that happened to come up when you converted. Have you made sure that
your CPU fan, power supply fan(s) and other case fans are all
operational and that all case openings, heat sinks are dust free? If
you can boot for a few minutes and then blue screen, quite often heat is
an issue. At least let's eliminate that to be sure.

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[Terry R.]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 3:23 PM, and on a whim, Jim pounded out

I found 7 Help & Support articles about this error. None seem to apply to
you.
However, this is a driver issue. I believe that the error applies to non
paged pool which is where all drivers live.
Jim

Not necessarily a driver issue since it still happens in Safe Mode.

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[razz]

The date and time was 9/18/2008 2:18 PM, and on a whim, razz pounded out


Razz,

I don't know if it's coincidence, but you might be having another issue
that happened to come up when you converted. Have you made sure that
your CPU fan, power supply fan(s) and other case fans are all
operational and that all case openings, heat sinks are dust free? If
you can boot for a few minutes and then blue screen, quite often heat is
an issue. At least let's eliminate that to be sure.

--
Terry R.

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All is fine with heat issues. what you think of this page that I found - in
your opinion, is it worth just doing that ?
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm