Hello, I don't know much about computers so I'm seeking some information. I had my computer crash down yesterday as I wanted to shut it down, it didn't work, I suddenly got the blue screen with messages, then it restarted, then a message came up saying something like "the computer has recovered from a serious error" and it was due to a "device driver" and this error was called a windows "stop" or something like this (pardon my memory). What is a device driver? Is it a mechanical fault? Is this bad? Or it normally happens rarely? I've never had this problem before, it was the first time and I've had this computer for 9 months. Thanks very much for your help! francou

Device Driver Saying that XP is the most stable MS OS is like saying that asparagus is the most articulate vegetable

Thanks for the link but I please wanted to know if the whole crash story with the windows stop didn't look like there is a problem in my computer, if it's normal or if I should investigate. Thanks if you can let me know! francou

if the computer works fine now I would ignore it. If it happens often then write down the meaasge and report back to us.

A device driver is a program that allows the Operating System to communicate with a device (modem, video adapter, sound adapter, etc). The program is written by the manufacturer of the device. Do yourself a favor BACKUP!

"What is a device driver? Is it a mechanical fault? Is this bad?" Easily determined by a few seconds of very basic research. I keep hearing the expression "there's no such thing as a stupid question" Not one of my beliefs - in particular, I consider those questions whose answers can be readily found online to fit that category ymmv Saying that XP is the most stable MS OS is like saying that asparagus is the most articulate vegetable