Hi, My PC crashes whenever I use P2P. (Limewire/Shareaza/Bit Comet)Im not too sure if it might crash if I used other non p2p programmes. My PC will freeze or restart after between 2 mins to 2 hours after using them. I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling all the above and NEVER run them together, always on their own. I have sent an error report to microsoft which suggested it was a device driver "STOP 0x000000EA THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER (Q293078)" I have tried the "work around" suggestion and turned off hardware acceleration, even disabled my graphics card but the problem persists. I have tried the obvious such as using virus/spyware checkers, used system restore, reduced the amount of uploads/downloads, ensured versions of the software is up to date. My cpu temp. is around 30c which I know is fine. I have tried taking out the RAM and putting it back in again just incase it was dislodged. I have included some info about my PC (not sure which bits are relevent) MotherboardBoard Model: P4M800CE-8237 CHIPSET: VIA P4M800CE SOUTHBRIDGE: VIA VT8237 SENSOR: ITE IT8705 BRAND: PHOENIX TECHNOLOGIES VERSION: 6.00 PG DATE: 09/19/05 VERSION: AGP VERSION 3.0 via/s3g unichrome pro igp Graphics Card. Any suggestions? This is really driving me nuts. Thanks.

What happens when it crashes? Does it reboot or just freeze and stop responding? Could maybe be a TCP/IP problem Build a man a fire, he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

Hi, It will either reboot or freeze.

I remember suggesting that you try to connect your cable or DSL modem via the ethernet port, there's a chance the modem is drawing too much power (USB) from the motherboard and therefore crashing when using P2P programs. The other alternative is to consider connecting via a powered USB hub if you insist on connecting via USB. It could even be due dirty power from your PSU. http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/148425.html When Google isn't your best pal

Hi, I tried using a powered usb hub but to no avail.

I've seen this on other sites and it seems XP has a very aggressive security system that is most likely the problem. If you reset the security controls to wide open the crashing may stop. The only problem is you will be totally exposed. Tomorrow the Stars!

Hi, But surely the firewall should just stop the programme and not cause the pc to restart? I have tried anyways without the windows firewall enabled but I still get the problem. As I mentioned, I get a Stop error too.