UNSOLVED

robman_rob

updated

20 years ago

R

robman_rob

1 Rookie

15 Posts

0

22274

March 9th, 2006 13:00

Referenced memory could not be "read" error

I have a problem with my computer. Once in a while it gives me an error like:

The instruction at "0x000000000" referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "read". Click OK to terminate program

except replace the 0000000 with actual numbers, that differentiate with different errors. (the numbers could be all zeroes).

It "usually" happens when I have a lot of applications open. Once or twice it just popped up out of no where. Usually when it happens is when I am opening Internet Explorer (IE) links a lot, so many windows open. Let's say it happened with IE, then I won't be able to open IE for a while, but other applications still work. I have had the error with Adobe Reader (opening PDF files) and even Explorer, the "core" program of Windows XP (I think).

I run Windows XP Home Edition. 1152mb RAM. Inspiron 8200 model.

I have ran memtest86 for over 9x passes without error.

If anyone is interested and think they could help me I can give more details. I have had no luck asking friends / searching online really. So I'd thought I'd ask here.

This error IS reproducible if that matters.

Thanks!
P.S.  If this is not the correct area to ask this, please direct me to the correct forum.
  • robman_rob

    1 Rookie

    15 Posts

    2315

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 13:00

    Graphics display adapter: Dell 8200
    Chip Type:   Geforce4 440 Go
    DAC Type:   Integrated RAMDAC
    Memory Size:   32 MB
    Adapter String:   GeForce4 440 Go
    Bios Information :    Version 4.17.00.55.C1
     
     
    Driver:     Nvidia
    Date:       2/10/2003
    Version:  4.2.5.8 
     
    I hope this is the information your looking for...

    Message Edited by robman_rob on 03-09-2006 09:38 AM

  • Dockland

    110 Posts

    2319

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 13:00

    Yes! Thats right.
  • Dockland

    110 Posts

    2315

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 13:00

    Try download new drivers for Your display adapter

    www.nvidia.com

     

  • robman_rob

    1 Rookie

    15 Posts

    2315

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 13:00

    I'm so bad at computers,
     
     
    do I go to Graphics drivers -> GeForce -> windows XP ?
  • Dockland

    110 Posts

    2315

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 13:00

    What Graphics display adapter do You use and witch driver?
  • robman_rob

    1 Rookie

    15 Posts

    2319

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 13:00

    I am 90% done downloading, I'll give installing them a shot and try to recreate the error.
  • robman_rob

    1 Rookie

    15 Posts

    2320

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 14:00

    Those drivers I downloaded will not install onto my computer... Gives me the error:
     
    The NVIDIA setup program could not locate any drivers that are compatible with your current hardware. Setup will now exit.
     
    What do I do?
  • sparkenh

    570 Posts

    2320

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 16:00

    Have you tried the LSP_Fix ?
  • robman_rob

    1 Rookie

    15 Posts

    2320

    0

    Posted March 9th, 2006 18:00

    sparkenh

    I read what LSP_FIX was but It doesn't seem like the errors I am getting,

    1. LSP seems to happen upon the closing of programs, mine is opening or during.

    2. My error does cause system instability.

    But Thanks for the suggestion though!

  • AlphaB

    84 Posts

    445

    0

    Posted March 10th, 2006 00:00

    Hi, this probably won't help you but it was a rather odd coincidence. I have been getting those same type of error messages - tho usually at shut down. After I read this I just happened to run Check Now and it told me I needed to update my graphic display driver to avoid computer crashes. I clicked the "get it" button and it took me to the site where I could download the driver. I do not have the same type of Dell you have,tho.