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Info captured today on latest crash from screen:

Check with your hardware vendor for any BIOS updates. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing.

Technical Info:

*** STOP: 0x000000E (0XC0000005, 0XBFB142B6, 0XAC98B8C0, 0X00000000)

*** nv4_disp.dll – Address BFB142B6 base at BFA14000, DateStamp 46ee3c9a

Beginning dump of physical memory
Physical Memory dump complete

Tried uninstalling the Nvidia driver (GEforce 8500GT) and re-installing from their site, but still say problem occurs. It only happens when I am on the internet, and not in any specific site.

Running MS XP Pro Version 2002 SP3
Intel (R) Corel (TM) 2 Quad CPU
Q6600 @ 2.41 Ghz
2.41 Ghz, 3.25 GB of Ram

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Short summary and recommended troubleshooting focused on the nv4_disp.dll crash reported by (GeForce 8500GT). Threads from and show an attempted beta patch (nv4loopfix) and legitimate concern about using unvetted betas. The failure mode (driver DLL access violation) is most often caused by a driver/software interaction or by underlying hardware/firmware issues rather than a single website.

Recommended troubleshooting order:

  • Perform a true clean driver removal before reinstalling any NVIDIA package. Boot to Safe Mode, create a System Restore point, then remove the NVIDIA drivers and registry remnants (tools such as Display Driver Uninstaller are commonly used for a thorough cleanup). Reboot and install a stable WHQL driver from NVIDIA; if the latest causes trouble, try the previous WHQL release instead.
  • Because the crash happens only while online, test whether browser/plugins trigger it: run Safe Mode with Networking, try a different browser, and disable browser/Flash hardware acceleration (Flash: right-click content -> Settings -> uncheck hardware acceleration). Disable nonessential browser plugins and toolbar extensions.
  • Capture and inspect minidumps (enable small memory dumps via System > Advanced > Startup and Recovery). Use tools such as BlueScreenView or WinDbg to confirm the faulting module and pointer to driver/third-party code. Record driver version, OS build, and any plugin versions when posting logs.
  • Check firmware and system-level causes: update motherboard chipset drivers and BIOS, disable BIOS caching/shadowing if suggested by the dump text, run MemTest86+ for RAM, and run chkdsk /r and sfc /scannow to rule out disk/OS corruption.
  • Hardware checks: reseat the card, inspect PCIe power connectors and PSU capacity (many 9800-class cards require a 6-pin connector and higher wattage), test the 8500GT in another machine if available, or test the system with onboard video to isolate the GPU.

About replacing the card: a GeForce 9800GT is PCIe and generally compatible with PCIe x16 slots, but verify physical fit, required power connector(s), and PSU capacity before purchase. If crashes persist after a clean driver swap and testing, the root cause is more likely motherboard, PSU, or memory rather than the GPU itself.

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try this and let me know...works for most people

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tried to run it, would not run, tried saving it and then extracting, would not complete extract.

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I just d/l'd it and ran it - ran fine - are you using XP SP2 or more?

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yes

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XP Pro most recent, SP 3. MS does not want to run this extracted file. Might be the MS Defender.

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So I got it to extract, what file within this file runs it, tried several

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some of the content in the reade me file from the download ,i don't trust beta !
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This is a BETA patch only - NOT an official release. If you downloaded this patch anywhere apart from the VIA Arena forums, please visit http://forums.viaarena.com/ for more information.

VIA Technologies, Inc. takes no responsibility for the use of this patch.

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So I got it to extract, what file within this FOLDER runs it, tried several

the one named "setup.exe"

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Still did not solve the problem. I am going to try one last thing, and that is, I will replace the video card with a GeForce 9800 series, not sure which manufacturer. Since a lot of the companies use NVIDIA chips anyway, is ASUS EN9800GT HB/HTDI PCIE 2.0 GEFORCE 9800GT 512MB DDR3 256- BIT DUAL DVI-I HDTV comparible in quality and price.

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