How To Repair Windows Stop Errors

What is it?

Windows stop errors are a common registry error that occurs only on NT-based operating systems (that is Windows NT, 2000, XP and Vista.

The stop error will be displayed in a hexadecimal format (eg STOP 0x0000000A) or in a shorthand (eg Stop 0xA).

These errors are generated by your computer when it come across a certain error that forces it to stop in order to avoid damaging the OS (hence the "stop").

So What?

The first thing I advise you do if you get stop errors is check if anything was changed recently on your computer: did you add new memory modules? Did you install a new printer etc.

Almost all windows stop errors are caused by hardware-related conflicts.

1. Update your device drivers. Stop errors can also appear if you are using outdate drivers. If however you have been getting this type of errors after downloading new drivers, I suggest you remove them and roll back to your older version.

   Alternatively, you can download a different version, preferably directly from the device vendor. Most in fact would let you download new drivers versions free.

2. Open your computer box and check if all components are in place. In fact this is where you should start once you get windows stop errors.
3. Run an antivirus scan. Viruses are also known to change and corrupt registry configurations.

4. Open the computer Event viewer and check the "System" and "Application" logs.

   It is possible that similar errors have happened in the past. This can possibly give you clues on the cause of the error you now experience.

   To access the Event viewer, type "EventVwr.msc" in the Run box (on your start menu). The event viewer can also be accessed by going to: Control Panel - Administrative tools - Event viewer.

5. Remove any recent software that you have installed.
6. Get an updated version of your system BIOS.

wrote by Ali Gator on goarticles.com