Computer Restarts Randomly?

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

What?

When I replied, it didnt have full instructions.

I did what you said and:

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Dump File         : Mini120910-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 12/9/2010 7:36:08 PM
Bug Check String  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug Check Code    : 0x100000d1
Parameter 1       : 0x80ff7bf8
Parameter 2       : 0x00000002
Parameter 3       : 0x00000000
Parameter 4       : 0xf601f1c0
Caused By Driver  : cmuda.sys
Caused By Address : cmuda.sys+be1c0
File Description  : C-Media Audio WDM Driver
Product Name      : C-Media Audio Driver (WDM)
Company           : C-Media Inc
File Version      : 5.12.01.0051.3 (73)
Processor         : 32-bit
Computer Name     :
Full Path         : C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini120910-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 1
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 2600
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Thats what is my CnP.

[Allan]

According to that you had one reboot caused by your audio driver. If that's the only blue screen error then it's probably not the cause of your problems. Still, if temps are within acceptable ranges I'd suggest a couple of things:

1) Check device manager - any errors?
2) Run a full scan for viruses (with your av) and malware (with MalwareBytes). cmuda.sys can sometimes be replaced by a malicious file.
3) Run a full memory diagnostic
4) Boot to the recovery console and run chkdsk /r

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

According to that you had one reboot caused by your audio driver. If that's the only blue screen error then it's probably not the cause of your problems. Still, if temps are within acceptable ranges I'd suggest a couple of things:

1) Check device manager - any errors?
2) Run a full scan for viruses (with your av) and malware (with MalwareBytes). cmuda.sys can sometimes be replaced by a malicious file.
3) Run a full memory diagnostic
4) Boot to the recovery console and run chkdsk /r

1. Is there a way I can make it check? I have it open but it just shows all the devices, doesnt say problems
3. How would I do this?

4. How?

[Allan]

1. Is there a way I can make it check? I have it open but it just shows all the devices, doesnt say problems

If there are no yellow exclamation marks, you're fine

3. How would I do this?

Download memtest, burn the .iso to disk, boot to the disk: http://www.memtest.org/

4. How?

Boot to your XP cd. Choose the first repair option - that will take you to the Recover Console. Once there run chkdsk /r

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

3. I dont have any disks to use...

4. I dont think I still have my XP CD. I bought this computer from a local computer shop a guy used to run here.

Question:

I googled and found:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265

If I used the my computer method, that'd work right? Is there anything you'd want me to do and report back to you with?

[Allan]

Go to START - RUN and type: chkdsk /r
Press Enter
Say "Y"es
Reboot

You still need to run the ram diagnostic and run full av and malware scans

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

Go to START - RUN and type: chkdsk /r
Press Enter
Say "Y"es
Reboot

You still need to run the ram diagnostic and run full av and malware scans

Alright, working on that now.

I dont know if I can run the ram diag as I have no disks and we cant afford alot right now.

But Im running full av scan (Im using AVG Free 2011), and Imma dl malware bytes after and do that. Ill do the chkdsk after.

[Allan]

You need to run the ram diagnostic. Blank cd's are simply not that expensive. Worst case, borrow one from a friend.

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

You need to run the ram diagnostic. Blank cd's are simply not that expensive. Worst case, borrow one from a friend.

Ill see if my bro has one.

Does any blank CD work?

Edit: Im tired. Im going to go sleep.

When I get back on Ill finish the malware check, do the dskchk and try to get a CD and get the ram diag. I'll post the reports tonight.

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

Update: I've done everything but the Ram Diag.

My brother might have some CD's for me, I dont know if theres a specific type but I guess I'll try.

What do I necessarly have to do, burn the files to the cd? Then what, I put the disk in and restart or something?

I've run my AV, and it did find a threat I sent to virus vault.

I ran malware bytes and I found 2 things which I removed.

I did chkdsk which took awhile, but it got done.

[Allan]

Please follow the instructions in the following link and post your logs in the thread you create (NOT in this thread):
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

Please follow the instructions in the following link and post your logs in the thread you create (NOT in this thread):
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

So my problem is malware, thats why I keep restarting like this? I used malware bytes to remove it and it said it did. But is malware really the reason?

[Allan]

Don't know. Follow the instructions and let's find out.

You should still run the memory diagnostic.

[WillNeedsHelpFast]

Don't know. Follow the instructions and let's find out.

You should still run the memory diagnostic.

Alright, Imma do what I need and get a malware diag. My brother has these CD-R CD's, but they're for music. Is there a specific type of CD I should get?

[pcjoseph1974]

Just a tip before you go through the memory Dx. Check to make sure the voltage required by the memory is what the memory is recieving. Im sure you already checked to make sure it is an approved vendor?