computer restarting stop screen

rooster

My computer is driving me mad!!!!!!!!!

I think I have a problem a device driver, but have know idea which one or how to fix it. The computer fairly frequently restarts despite having auto restart un checked. When it restarts I get presented with the blue screen of death and informed that I may have a dodgy device driver and that the stop screen was to protect windows? I have had this problem any advice in simple terms what to do please.

Browntoa

which version of Windows ??

in XP you can go back to earlier drivers by going into Device Manager

rooster

I am using xp home. I did try to do a system restore but it won,t do it. How would I use the device manager to go to earlier drivers and which ones. I know that is probibly a stupid question but I am fairly clueless.

Browntoa

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/devmgr_overview.mspx?mfr=true

To update or change a device driver


1.Open Device Manager
2.Double-click the type of device you want to update or change.
3.Right-click the specific device driver you want to update or change, and then click Rollback Driver to roll back to an earlier driver


Note

• To open Device Manager, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

• You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this procedure.

rooster

trouble is which driver do I need to update or change as I do not know which one is the problem

Browntoa

I would try the graphics first, reboot and see if it cures it, then the sound card ones....

timread

If possible make a note of the first few lines next time you get a blue screen of death, and post them here. It can contain useful info that points to the source of the problem.

For example, the following is a common example seen under XP, with troubleshooting steps from MS: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314063&sd=RMVP

PeteHerts

Its also usually one of the last drivers you installed

rooster

thanks for all the replies. timeread is there any way I can search for error code that came up? so I could post it

drlight_2

Does you system reboot at random times or always during booting?

rooster

completely random times