Machine check exception

[unarmed_n00b]

It's weird. Everytime I boot up xp pro, about 5 minites later I get 0x9c machine_check_exception blue screen. I checked with the MS knowledge bases and it said it was either power, processor, ram or over heating. THe weird thing is that if I start up a game, it runs fine until I quit the game then it crashes. Or if I boot in safe mode, it is stable. So basically I have no idea what is causing this 0x9c crash.

[jmatt]

ReInstalling WindowsXP
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm
If you need to reinstall WindowsXP and want to keep all your current installed applications and settings:
1 . Start WindowsXP
2 . Go to the location of your source files
3 . Run WINNT32 /unattend
I've often need to do this to repair something that had gotten corrupted and didn't want to do a clean install.

Or ,

Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt .
At the command prompt type: winnt32 /unattend
Press Enter .

Or ,

Start > click Run , type cmd and click OK
type: winnt32 /unattend
Press Enter .

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...cs/winnt32.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...c_cai_tidq.asp

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Repair XP
http://sft-cyber.com/Re%20Win.htm
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm
Sometimes a program, bad driver or conflicts that destroy or corrupt files will necessitate a reinstallation. WinXP will replace damaged or corrupted files without disturbing your data or registry settings so that these will still be available to you.
1. Boot from the WinXP CD
2. Select set up WinXP(ENTER)
3. Windows will find an existing copy of itself and give you the option to repair the highlighted installation
4. WinXP will copy the necessary files to your HD and install

You May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;312369
Data Loss May Occur After Reinstalling, Repairing, or Upgrading Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;312368

The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional