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How to reformat and reinstall Windows XP (Bootcamp)?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 799406" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Reinstalling Windows clean may or may not resolve the BSOD problems you're having. You can certainly do so if you wish by following the advice you've already been given.</p><p></p><p>However, in my experience with Windows and the infamous BSOD, it's almost always caused by bad drivers, an errant program, or both. I would suggest doing some Windows detective work first before going through all the hardship of removing the BC partition and reinstalling Windows.</p><p></p><p>First, update all your hardware drivers to the latest as provided by the maker of the device: video, sound, etc.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you have the latest Direct X version installed. Run the Direct X diagnostics to see if all is OK. (From Start, Run, type in dxdiag.exe) Most games require 3D acceleration.</p><p></p><p>If the BSOD occurs with a specific program or game running, contact the software maker's support and see if they have any known issues for which they patched or updated. Game makers are famous for issuing patches.</p><p></p><p>Finally, if you have any extra hardware attached (optical scanner, camera, and so forth) while you're in Windows, remove them and reboot.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 799406, member: 46727"] Reinstalling Windows clean may or may not resolve the BSOD problems you're having. You can certainly do so if you wish by following the advice you've already been given. However, in my experience with Windows and the infamous BSOD, it's almost always caused by bad drivers, an errant program, or both. I would suggest doing some Windows detective work first before going through all the hardship of removing the BC partition and reinstalling Windows. First, update all your hardware drivers to the latest as provided by the maker of the device: video, sound, etc. Make sure you have the latest Direct X version installed. Run the Direct X diagnostics to see if all is OK. (From Start, Run, type in dxdiag.exe) Most games require 3D acceleration. If the BSOD occurs with a specific program or game running, contact the software maker's support and see if they have any known issues for which they patched or updated. Game makers are famous for issuing patches. Finally, if you have any extra hardware attached (optical scanner, camera, and so forth) while you're in Windows, remove them and reboot. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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