Symbol file missing.....:-(

[Zadig Galbaras]

Hi!

My computer is stalling and rebooting seemingly unmotivated these days.

I have consulted Dr. Watson and she says:
*** ERROR: Symbol file could not be found. Defaulted to export symbols for
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntdll.dll - funksjon: ntdll!KiFastSystemCallRet

What is a symbol file and how can I fix this file?
I have downloaded and installed WinDbg, but that's way above my league

WindowsXP SP2 Pro Norwegian
On a feisty self built modern noname computer

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Regards
Zadig Galbaras
A Perturbed Norwegian Agnostic
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[Wesley Vogel]

In my opinion screwing around with Dr. Watson is a waste of time.

How to Install Symbols for Dr. Watson Error Debugging
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;141465

HOWTO: Use Rebase to Extract Symbols for DrWtSn32.exe
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;258205

As near as I can tell, Dr Watson is virtually worthless without the symbols.
Download Windows Symbol Packages
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/ddk/debugging/symbolpkg.mspx#Windows symbol packages

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Kelly]

In my opinion screwing around with Dr. Watson is a waste of time.

But....pay attention to these words, before making that statement, Wes. )

I have consulted Dr. Watson and "she" says:

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Hi Kelly,

Yes, I did see that. :-D

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Kelly]

<LOL>

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com