Entire System Crashes With iTunes

I've acer with Windows 7 and entire system crashes while i use ITunes. Had latest update, but to be sure went back to download 64 bit. Still crashed so uninstalled in case other version partially installed and then re-installed 64 bit. Still crashes.

Sorry 'bout the delay, Eva.
Since the last time we spoke, iTunes 10.1.0.56 was released. The primary bug fix was for the CoreAudioToolbox.dll related "iTunes has stopped working" messages, but I figure it's probably worth a check with your bsod too.
I don't know if it shows up for people in their Apple Software Update (It didn't for me yesterday when I checked). So get it from the installer available from:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Any impact on the problem?

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Flash player causes entire system crash with black screen

When watching a video on youtube, streaming on twitch or other things my entire system will crash with the following symptoms:
-Black Screen
-Intermittent stuttering sound
-Only fixable by a hard reboot (holding the power button). The reset button will NOT work. Video will NOT return, it will continue to loop this way until a hard reset.
Your Flash Version
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Your browser name
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Your Operating System (OS)
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That information taken directly from Adobe's site. Using 64-bit, 8GB of RAM installed. ATI Radeon HD 6850 card. I have done a fresh Win 7 install a couple months ago and JUST NOW put flash back on here...now it's crashing. While times vary before the crash, I just watched a youtube video for less than 5 seconds before it happened.
Upon reboot, I get the "Windows was not shut down properly" message. No "Your system has recovered..." message, however. I've seen very few posts about this and none of the solutions help but this is REALLY pissing me off now. It happened to me before and the only fix was a fresh system install. I'm not doing that again.

Hi Mike,
I appreciate the reply. I can run the system for days, literally, doing other tasks such as music through iTunes, gaming through Steam, voice chatting on Ventrilo. The only time I will ever experience this issue will be the five minutes I watch a youtube video or watch a stream on Twitch..
My primary HD is a relatively new Intel SSD. I do have multiple other drives but they're used for storage of media (include aforementioned music).
I have been a youtuber and streamer for a while, and i'd like to try and record the phenominon, but i'll have to do so using an external camera since i'm not sure I can stop and save the recorded data. I'll have to do so I guess so I can give a better idea of the issue occuring.
Thanks again.

Entire System Crashing while transferring songs to iPod

I run a 17" 1.5 GHz powerbook with 10.4.3. I recently bought a 60 gb 5th gen iPod. About 3 weeks ago I was adding a CD to my iPod. The entire system crashed, I wasn't sure of the problem. So, once i forcefully rebooted(all black screen, ..hold down the power button in 15 different languages..), I opened up itunes, checked to see if the songs actuallu transferred, they had not, so i went to transfer them again, after 5 songs...BOOM..another crash box.
Today, I was transferring a cd of 320kbps audio flies(Mozart) to it and it happened again. Can the iPod not handle multiple song transfers of high bit rate songs? Not sure why this is happening, has anyone else experienced this?
Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

I am in the same boat as you guys.
I have a 60 gig Black 5G iPod. Loaded primarily with video.
It is syncing to a 10.4.3 iMac G5.
I have been using the iPod trouble free for 2 weeks now. Syncing everyday, removing and adding video. No problems.
Last night I attempted to add a number of videos that would have filled up the device. Once I was syncing the last, or second to last, video and the counter in iTunes showed there was about a gig of space left available on the iPod I would get a Kernel Panic (grey screen, power button, 5 languages, telling me to restart).
This happened twice before I removed a handful of videos to keep the iPod from filling up. This seemed to relieve the problem and the iPod synced like normal.
Otherwise the iPod has been performing as expected, video playback is great, syncing otherwise is fine.
My panic.log is very similar to yours rdstuart
Wed Jan 4 00:18:10 2006
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x00247294): BlockAllocateContig: allocation overflow on "Da vPod"
Latest stack backtrace for cpu 0:
Backtrace:
0x00095698 0x00095BB0 0x0002683C 0x00247294 0x00246D8C 0x00245CC0 0x0022875C 0x000FBD60
0x000F5338 0x0027D238 0x0027D060 0x002A9BF4 0x000ABE30 0x00000000
Proceeding back via exception chain:
Exception state (sv=0x3A854280)
PC=0x90053AEC; MSR=0x0000D030; DAR=0xE00FF000; DSISR=0x42000000; LR=0x90B51504; R1=0xF0305B20; XCP=0x00000030 (0xC00 - System call)
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 8.3.0: Mon Oct 3 20:04:04 PDT 2005; root:xnu-792.6.22.obj~2/RELEASE_PPC
So, a follow up question, anyone reading this thread completely (and I mean completely, save for a few megs) maxed out their 5th gen iPod? 30 or 60 gig qualifies as it seems to occur on both models.
Basically I am trying to determine the root of the problem. Is this a serious hardware problem which would warrant an exchange?
Or possible a problem/flaw in the database structure of the iPod that could be rectified via a firmware update?
Has anyone talked with Apple Tech Support about this issue?
My iPod is absolutely great otherwise, none of the many complaints others in the forum have had, and so if this is just a case of leaving a gig or so free on the iPod until a fix materializes so be it! I would rather avoid an unnecessary exchange if possible.
I just want to avoid major hardware issues downs the line naturally.
Thanks for your help and advice in advance.

Fix for Music app crash with iTunes Match "on"

Sometimes if you try to use iTunes match for the first time on 3G(or any other cellular connection) it crashes Music app permanently. It can occur if you try to run Music app on the go with bad 3G connectivity so some data is corrupted or configured incorrectly. I had this twice, but found this "easy" fix without a need of PC/Mac computer & iTunes.
How to fix music app crash with itunes match "on".
Step by step on the iPad:
- delete all music on your device:
Go to settings->usage->view list of all apps->swipe music icon ->choose delete
- set itunes match off
- run music app
- give it a while till it shows "no music" info and only shop button. It needs to reload all settings and clear all data. Wait till no loading circle.
- go to settings app again
- music settings - itunes match on but "show all your music" off !
- open music app
- wait till all your music lists covers download. It will take a while. Scroll down to load them all if you want. Wait till no loading circle.
- go to settings app again
- music settings - show all your music on
- go to music app
- wait till it download list of all your music
Done
Maybe you can fix this with lesser number of steps but this way I'm sure it works.

Sometimes if you try to use iTunes match for the first time on 3G(or any other cellular connection) it crashes Music app permanently. It can occur if you try to run Music app on the go with bad 3G connectivity so some data is corrupted or configured incorrectly. I had this twice, but found this "easy" fix without a need of PC/Mac computer & iTunes.
How to fix music app crash with itunes match "on".
Step by step on the iPad:
- delete all music on your device:
Go to settings->usage->view list of all apps->swipe music icon ->choose delete
- set itunes match off
- run music app
- give it a while till it shows "no music" info and only shop button. It needs to reload all settings and clear all data. Wait till no loading circle.
- go to settings app again
- music settings - itunes match on but "show all your music" off !
- open music app
- wait till all your music lists covers download. It will take a while. Scroll down to load them all if you want. Wait till no loading circle.
- go to settings app again
- music settings - show all your music on
- go to music app
- wait till it download list of all your music
Done
Maybe you can fix this with lesser number of steps but this way I'm sure it works.

Webcam Live Pro causes system crash with Windows XP Home

Ever since installing Webcam Live Pro I have been having random system restarts. This ONLY happens when the webcam is being used. It happens when using the Creative Webcam Center or another application. Sometimes the restart will happen after a few minutes, and other times an hour or more. I am running Windows XP sp2 with all patches, and there are no driver conflicts listed in Device Manager. I have the cam set at 60 hz.
Even though there are no listed driver conflicts in Device Manager, there clearly is a driver conflict that occurs from time to time. I have read of other people having this same problem on this forum with Webcam Live Pro. I am using the driver ...0 which is dated 0//2004, and the automatic update program on this web site says that I am using the latest driver. But in the download section of this web site, the latest driver is listed as .0.0.0 and dated November 9, 2004. The driver numbers or dates do not match, and the driver on the web seems to have an earlier number but a later date!?
Does anyone (especially a Creative tech support person who may be reading this post) have any idea what to do? The driver version is one issue. But the big issue is the system crashes.
Best,
CB

Solution! I discovered the problem causing the system crash, and I think it is sufficiently interesting to note here so that others may benefit from what I discovered. First, there is no fundamental problem/conflict with the driver for Webcam Live Pro. The trouble in my instance is that I was running another program that utilized the web cam, and that program conflicted with the Webcam Live Pro program that was constantly running in the system tray. Basically, the program in the system tray is loaded with the set-up for Webcam Live Pro. It constantly monitors the computer system to see if the cam is connected to the computer. When it does this while another program is using the cam, the conflict occurs, causing the entire computer to reboot. The solution is to right mouse click the icon for Webcam Live Pro in the system tray, go to settings, and to remove the check that allows the program to check for the presence of the web cam. Just to be safe, I then also exited the Webcam Live Pro program from the system tray so that nothing from that program could interfere with my use of the webcam using another program.
The result is that the webcam is rock solid, with no system crashes. I have been running it nonstop for hours without a problem.
I hope this helps someone else.
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CB

Entire system crashes when fire fox is run for a short period of time

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I would rather not switch to a different browser.
I'm certain this only happens with Firefox because it does not happen with IE, and I've been using Chrome for the last 10 mins without an issue. It does not seem to crash is safe mode.
Not sure if I was getting unlucky but I was using the British version of fire fox and it would seem to crash more constantly then the American one.
*EDIT*
I just got the same crash with chrome. But it took a lot longer to happen compared to Firefox. I'm really confused as to what's happening now, I'm going to close my browsers all together now and try doing something else for a few hours, I don't think it's because my system is getting over powered because my stuff is very high end.
I will post my system specs, then leave and come back in a few hours, to check for replies. Sorry if I take a while to get back to you.
If you need additional information just ask.
Specs
Processor-i7 3930k
Mobo-asus p9x79 extreme
Graphics card-amd 7970
RAM-g.skill 16gb 1600mhz
I think that's the necessary specs.
I'll see you all in a while.

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System Crash Broke iTunes 7

Yesterday I had a strange system crash, where windows starting opening windows randomly. Basically all the applications on my computer starting opening, as well as all the folders. I restarted the system, and iTunes would no longer launch. iTunes 7 was open at the time of the crash.
I tried reinstalling iTunes 7. I tried uninstalling iTunes, deleting the libaries files incase they were corrupt, and reinstalling. Uninstalled again, and I reinstalled Quicktime with its stand alone installer. Tried the Microsoft Install Clean up. Nothing works. Everytime I try to launch itunes 7, I get the same error. Note, this is not an iTunes error, but rather a windows XP "iTunes has encountered a problem and must close" error.
I finally tried installing iTunes 6.0.5, and it works fine. This is all occuring on my computer at work, Windows XP SP2.
Anyone have thoughts on how to get iTunes 7 back in action?
Thanks,
Josh

Might be adware. Go here and follow ALL steps for removing itunes and quicktime (Don't reinstall yet) http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93976
Scan for malware/adware with ewido http://www.ewido.com Also scan with your antivirus program.
Now download and SAVE itunes. once the download is done disable your antivirus/security program if you can then install itunes from where you saved it on the PC

Youtube videos cause entire system crash

System Basics:
AMD Phenom x6 3.2GHz
4GB DDR3 Ram
120GB SDD Operating Drive (storage drives irrelevant)
ATI Radeon HD 5700 1GB (hardware acceleration not active)
Creative X-Fi 7.1
(all drivers up to date)
OS:
Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit)
(all windows updates up to date)
Browsers:
Avant Browser (Using Flash 10.1.85.3) (32 bit browser)
Google Chrome (downloaded today with latest Flash Player incorporated) (32 bit browser)
Issue:
I've been using Avant with the latest Flash player with no problems since install. However, today it has started to completely crash my entire system when I start playing a youtube video. BSOD and then system reboot.
Thinking it may be an issue with Avant (which is not the most popular and, therefore, not the most supported browser) I decided to download Google Chrome and see how things worked.
As soon as I played a youtube video in Chrome, BSOD and a system reboot.
My system is extremely stable otherwise and has had no other crashes since it was built in July.
I've noticed another person having the same issue with a Radeon graphics card, but most of the advice is concerning IE or Firefox, neither of which I'm using.
The strange thing is that this issue only started today, but my Flash Player and Graphic Drivers were both updated a week ago. I've been playing youtube videos without issue since then until this morning.

Hi, I know there have been problems with the ATI/Flash Player as I've been on several of the threads and then read others.
Just from memory it depended on the driver version, not one particular one. Now if you didn't have that BSOD, I would say some add on or Toolbar or Anti-Virus was conflicting. Now in the FlashPlayerTrust, what files are in there?
RealPlayer?
Also the FlashAuthor.cfg, do you use that and what for?
Do you use Skype, Quicktime? These can conflict and especially RealPlayer.
I am on my laptop now, but tomorrow I'll check some of the threads that had/have the ATI issues and see what I can find. In fact I saw one posted tonight, but didn't have time to check it. I keep a lot of folders on my work PC so maybe there will be some helpful info there. With that kind of a crash I tend to think it's ATI/Flash Player related. I don't think it is Flash Player conflicting with the driver, although affected.
That's all for me this evening,
Thanks,
eidnolb

I can't subscribe to Match on Win 7 with iTunes 10.6.3.25. When Apple ID auth window comes up iTunes crashes with "iTunes stopped working" and iTunes closes.

On Windows 7 with iTunes 10.6.3.25 I cannot subscribe to iTunes Match. In iTunes I click on iTunes Match in the left pane then click the "Subscribe for $25 a year" button. A window that looks like I am going to be asked to login using my Apple ID and password starts to come up but then an error occurs and I get a window that says "iTunes stopped working" then iTunes closes. What can I do ?

I've also read somewhere about using Win Rar to extract files to do with apple mobile device support from the itunes installer file, would you recommend that to? I don't really fancy the idea of doing anything that involves my registry because knowing me I'll end up screwing my laptop up for good lol
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CD-RW drive disappears from entire system while using iTunes

I just installed a new CD-RW drive (master), removed all old CD burning software, and have installed the latest version of iTunes. I'm able to use the software without issues, Install CD's and Burn CD's, but after about 4-6 installs or burns my CD-RW drive disappears! iTunes will no longer recognize the drive and the drive no longer appears in My Computer or elsewhere.
I've tried physically reinstalling the drive and I've performed the steps in Microsoft Support Article ID 320553 repeatedly: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320553
After following those steps and reinstalling iTunes each time, everything appears normal and I can use iTunes for about 4-6 burns/installs and then the same issue happens again.
Note, for what it's worth, I have an old CD-RW drive also installed, but as a slave that I do not use with iTunes or for anything else. It just exists.
Is this leaning toward an iTunes problem or a burner drive problem? I don't know where else to look.
-jk
My current iTunes drive report (when working properly):
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 04 P5267A-ABA 7935
iTunes 7.0.2.16
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.1
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Video Driver: S3 Graphics ProSavage 8A26 (Microsoft Corporation)\S3 Compatible Display Adapter
IDE\DiskMaxtor_4D040H2__________________________DAH017K0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomCD-RW_CDR-9V52__________________________2$GB____, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHP_CD-Writer+_8100______________________1.0g____, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
If you have multiple drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these drives may interfere with each other.
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is an administrator.
D: CD-RW CDR-9V52, Rev 2$GB
Audio CD in drive.
Found 20 songs on CD, playing time 64:46 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 02:46:23
Track 3, start time 05:53:17
Track 4, start time 08:51:55
Track 5, start time 11:54:60
Track 6, start time 16:35:36
Track 7, start time 20:42:61
Track 8, start time 24:43:41
Track 9, start time 27:29:21
Track 10, start time 30:33:73
Track 11, start time 34:20:41
Track 12, start time 36:56:09
Track 13, start time 38:43:21
Track 14, start time 41:43:40
Track 15, start time 44:25:27
Track 16, start time 47:34:53
Track 17, start time 50:22:60
Track 18, start time 53:06:16
Track 19, start time 56:53:69
Track 20, start time 59:59:73
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
E: HP CD-Writer+ 8100, Rev 1.0g
Drive is empty.
Writing CD text is turned on in the preferences. If you're having problems burning CDs, try turning this preference off.

b,
Well the issue happened again. Below is the DVD/CD Diagnostics. I then closed iTunes. I opened Device Manager and saw no ?'s or error messages. The D drive was missing again so this time I just tried the option "Scan for hardware changes" and it easily found the D drive and added it to the Device Manager. I then reopened iTunes and burned a CD with no problems. The plot thickens. Any clues?
-jk
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
HP Pavilion 04 P5267A-ABA 7935
iTunes 7.0.2.16
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.1
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Video Driver: S3 Graphics ProSavage 8A26 (Microsoft Corporation)\S3 Compatible Display Adapter
IDE\DiskMaxtor4D040H2_________________________DAH017K0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomHPCD-Writer+_8100______________________1.0g___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is an administrator.
E: HP CD-Writer+ 8100, Rev 1.0g
Drive is empty.
Writing CD text is turned on in the preferences. If you're having problems burning CDs, try turning this preference off.
HP Pavilion 7935 Windows XP

Why does iTunes crash with 'iTunes has stopped working' on startup?

This only happens when the computer is connected to the internet. If I switch wi-fi off first, iTunes can start, and then I can switch it on again, and it works just fine. It is really annoying! I have seen elsewhere that the 'iTunes has stopped working' message can be caused by outdated graphics card drivers. I have the latest version of both iTunes for Win 7, and the latest graphics drivers.
I have also tried 'repairing' iTunes, and deinstalling and reinstalling it.
The message 'accessing iTunes store' typically pops up just before iTunes crashes, about ten seconds after I click the iTunes icon to start it.
The error goes on to say 'A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.'
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
Jonathan

Hi, kerry229.
Here are a couple helpful troubleshooting articles that I would recommend when experiencing issues with iTunes becoming unresponsive or unexpectedly closing.
iTunes: May become unresponsive when connecting iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3219
iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8: Fix unexpected quits or launch issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1717
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123
Cheers,
Jason H.

System crash with large PNG file

When I try to fullscreen Preview with a 6.8 MB PNG file, system crash definitely. After a short periode of white screen, I found myself at Login screen. All opened applications are quitted.

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System crash with KT6 Delta

Hi,
I am new around here, so excuse the noobness
Anyway, i hope you guys can help me out here a bit.
So here goes :
I just purchased a MSI KT6 Delta mobo to replace my old SYK7V Dragon Plus mobo which died on me 2 days ago. Initial installation was ok, with these device installed :
1) AMD Athlon XP 2000+
2) Winfast Geforce 4 Ti 4200 64MB
3) Creative Audigy Soundcard
4) 2 HDD, C: (120GB, Partition to 2 10GB and 100GB) E: (40GB)
5) 2 x 256MB PC2100 (Crucial RAM)
6) Logitech USB Optical Mouse
7) Aztech ADSL Modem (906EU)
The above configuration work flawlessly with all memory timing, AGP option turn to the max.
The problem arise when i added a new NIC from 3Com, the model of the NIC is 3C905C-TX-M, a 10/100Base-T card. The problem i am now facing is intermitten crash, the PC will just freeze in the middle of an operation, if it is in Windows, the mouse will stop moving. If it is in a game, the sound will skip and repeat a few tone, the screen will freeze also.
I have already updated the following drivers for these device :
1) VIA Inf driver, the latest downloadble from http://www.viaarena.com
2) Geforce driver, latest downloadble from nvidia.com
3) Audigy driver, latest downloadble from crative website.
4) 3Com Nic driver, latest downloadble from 3Com website.
I suspect it could be my Soundcard crashing with the nic somehow, as it i happen to see some skipping sound after i installed the nic. I have tried changing the PCI latency from 36 up to 128, still no help. I tried moving my soundcard to different PCI slot, and still the problem persist. Do any of you guys have this sort of problem? Any idea at all?

Quote
Originally posted by Wonkanoby
12v would be very low if you had a newer vga card in there that feed of 12v as well as the cpu but as the 4600 loads and runs of 3.3 and 5 v that should be ok
Mind elaborating a bit? I am not very well versed in PSU terminology. All those are just number to me. They know me, but alas i don't know them. All i know is a bigger PSU would almost always means a better PSU. I am planning to get either a Ati 9600XT or a 9800 Pro/XT in about 2-3 months time. If it is indeed that i need a newer PSU, perhaps you can tell me what to look out for, since i may as well be buying a new PSU.
Also... the PC seems to be running in a stable condition. No more hanging or crashes. I have also changed some setting in AGP, so as to speed up some game play, and still no crashes. Changed setting on BIOS for AGP is :
AGP mode : 4x
AGP aperture : 256MB (I usually set em at half my system ram)
Fast Write : Enabled
AGP Master 1 W/S Write : Enabled
AGP Master 1 W/S Read : Enabled
AGP Read Synch : Enabled
Gaming performance has been increase noticably, no more jerkiness.
Also, i have found out that my NIC has a shared IRQ with my OHCI compliant 1394 IEEE Host Controller, so i disabled that. I am not using it anyway, no loss there.
I will be trying memory tweaking tomorrow and let you guys know if there any crashes. Memory timing now in BIOS is still relatively conservative. I'll let it run for a day and see if there any problem before i mess with the memory timings.
Thanks to the kind people who help me. Appreciate all the help from you all.

Desktop system crashing with "Projects."

Upgraded to OS X (10.10.3), installed new "Photos" and all is well until I try to use "Projects." Consistently getting system crash reports. Puts me back at my desktop. Ideas?? (did not sign up for iCloud Library Photo support)

Quote from: tcourchaine on 14-September-11, 02:59:59
I can't provide you guys with anything, it's been with this guy for over a month. I've been running with 6GB for the past 2 years with no problems until I dusted out the inside of the case. Obviously it aggravated the problem I had two years ago.
i agree, maybe that wasn't the solution. it was after all 2 years ago and my memory was fuzzy. After a month and a half with this guy I got my comp back today. He reinstalled windows 7 and updated the BIOS. That helped out a lot, but it still froze twice, and reset it's self once with 6GB RAM in it. I took the 3rd RAM stick out, givign me 4GB, and noticed that my graphics drivers weren't updated yet, so maybe that was the reason for the crashes? I'm not so sure about that either though, because after I updated the GPU drivers it froze not too long after that. Maybe I needed to reboot for the drivers to take full effect? it didn't prompt me to restart, so I'm a little uncertain there.
I was thinking of trying it with 6GB RAM again, now that my graphics drivers are up to speed and the system has been rebooted.

System crashing with 6GB RAM, fine with 4GB

intel i7 920
6GB RAM
windows 7 home premium 64 bit
MSI x58 platinum motherboard
nvidia GTX 260 graphics
750w power supply
got my system being fixed by a professional, but we're stuck right now trying to find a solution to my problem. The system is fine with 4GB in any slot, but when the third stick is put in, the system crashes.
I'll go into some more detail of my troubles, this should help in the solution.
system was built out of Fry's Electronics 2 years ago. From the moment that I took it home I was having this problem. I thought it might be a faulty RAM stick at the time, so I had them replaced, but to no avail. The soluton if I remember was to reformat. Everything was fine for 2 years.
last month I opened up the system and cleaned the dust out of the inside. I removed the RAM and the CPU fan. Hooked everything back up and the system starts crashing and rebooting like crazy, and there's the problem again. It would crash while it's booting up, while it's sitting at the desk top, while I'm on the internet, any time it wanted to crash, it would do so. Not only that, but my BIOS and graphics drivers were suddenly out of date for some reason. I keep my drivers up to date, so this was weird to me.
I'll forward the ideas that you guys come up with to my guy, thanks ahead for your assistance.

Quote from: tcourchaine on 14-September-11, 02:59:59
I can't provide you guys with anything, it's been with this guy for over a month. I've been running with 6GB for the past 2 years with no problems until I dusted out the inside of the case. Obviously it aggravated the problem I had two years ago.
i agree, maybe that wasn't the solution. it was after all 2 years ago and my memory was fuzzy. After a month and a half with this guy I got my comp back today. He reinstalled windows 7 and updated the BIOS. That helped out a lot, but it still froze twice, and reset it's self once with 6GB RAM in it. I took the 3rd RAM stick out, givign me 4GB, and noticed that my graphics drivers weren't updated yet, so maybe that was the reason for the crashes? I'm not so sure about that either though, because after I updated the GPU drivers it froze not too long after that. Maybe I needed to reboot for the drivers to take full effect? it didn't prompt me to restart, so I'm a little uncertain there.
I was thinking of trying it with 6GB RAM again, now that my graphics drivers are up to speed and the system has been rebooted.

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