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Name: elmo_casie
Date: June 1, 2003 at 19:27:59 Pacific
OS: xp pro
CPU/Ram: amd 2200 / 512mb
Comment:

I keep getting stop error 8E, we have tested the ram sticks, but they check out alright, we then thought it might be overclocking of the memory, we then changed the bios to suit. Now it doesnt come as often but it still comes. Now I am stumped. Can you please help me.



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Name: Geezer
Date: June 2, 2003 at 01:04:43 Pacific
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excerpt from Msoft KB article:
Code 8
Several different error messages can be displayed for this error code. This code means that the device loader (DevLoader) for a device could not be found. For example, the .inf file for the device may refer to a missing or invalid file.
The following error situations are included in this error code:
A system DevLoader is one that is part of Vmm32.vxd, and typically begins with an asterisk (*). If the DevLoader is a system DevLoader, the following text is displayed
This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the file that loads the drivers for the device. (Code 8)
To fix this problem, run Windows Setup again using your Windows CD-ROM.
where is the system DevLoadert that cannot be found.
Solution button: None
If this is not a system DevLoader and the DevLoader cannot be found (the file is missing), the following text is displayed
This device is not working properly because Windows cannot find the file that loads the drivers for the device. (Code 8)
To fix this problem, click Reinstall Device to reinstall this device.
where is the DevLoader that is missing.
Solution button: Reinstall Driver
If this is not a system DevLoader and it can be found on the disk (the file does exist), the following text is displayed:
This device is not working properly because the file that loads the drivers for this device is bad. (Code 8)
To fix this problem, click Update Driver to update the drivers for this device."
where is the name of the DevLoader.
Solution button: Update Driver
If the DevLoader entry is a software key for this device that is missing or an empty string, the following text is displayed:
Device failure: Try changing the driver for this device. If that doesn't work, see your hardware documentation. (Code 8)"
Solution button: Update Driver
For most cases, the resolution is to reinstall or update the driver. As an alternative, use Device Manager to remove the device and then run the Add New Hardware tool in Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code, contact the hardware's manufacturer about updated drivers.
When the problem DevLoader is a system DevLoader, Windows should be re-installed because this driver is built into the Vmm32.vxd file.


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