Hi.. What have you done so far? We' re you still able to boot up to windows after restarting the computer?

But, you said it's a Dimension 5000 which isn't a laptop so that MS link probably doesn't apply.

08e errors typically mean there's a memory problem. Unplug PC from the wall and hold the power button IN for about 15 sec. Open the case and carefully remove and reinstall the RAM modules. Carefully blow out any dust/dirt while your in there too.

Then reboot the PC and press F12 before XP loads. Run all the memory tests. If you get an error message, write it down and contact Dell for RAM replacement, if you're still under the warranty. Otherwise, you'll have to purchase a compatible RAM module(s) somewhere like Crucial, etc.

Ron

OK.. So it happens a lot of times. What is the model of this computer?

dell dimension 5000

merci

  thank you

fadou1963,

Je pense votre probleme est ce: Cherchez ici:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;833837

My French isn't that great (as you can obviously see).  The stop message basically says that you have experienced a problem accessing your 5000's video subsystem. Microsoft acknowledges this is a problem on laptops. Supposed to be fixed by SP2.

Tony

fadou1963,

RoHe is correct about the random 0x000008E (KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED)bugcheck normally referencing memory, as stated in this link:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;827663

However, you received STOP: 0x000008E (0xC0000005,0x8057A45B,0xEB410A40,0x00000000)

STOP: bug check code (exception code, address, trap frame, reserved)

Troubleshooting tips here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/DevTest_g/hh/DevTest_g/t05_bugs_60_299217d6-98d1-4d1d-8068-883e89933845.xml.asp

You will note that troubleshooting tips reference the video display adapter, BIOS and memory caches. Some onboard video display adapters draw from total ram installed. Not sure what your case is. I think RoHe and I at least have you on a path to finding the root cause of your problem.

Tony

Message Edited by tgsmith on 12-10-2005 07:05 PM

Message Edited by tgsmith on 12-10-2005 07:07 PM

think you