RAM problem

[Migelo]

A driver that runs closer to the kernel will not show up in that list. Your list shows executables only. If you boot in safe mode, you should be able to copy a large file without running out of memory.

You should know what's installed on that system and what services are running. If the problem doesn't occur in safe mode, then stop services that you don't need as it might help you determine which one is causing the issue. If that doesn't help, then you'll have to verify if any of the software that you installed can use memory as a cache and remove it.

It is interesting to see that I installed Far Cry 2 in safe mod with no problem. Any ideas?

 

[GhislainG]

After installing the OS, what else was installed? You definitely installed something that's causing the problem (DVD burning software, anti-virus, etc.)

 

[Migelo]

I don't think it is a software problem. I think that when RAM is used, my computer (probably chipset) does not know how to free it, so it uses next free byte and so on, till it's full.

 

[Migelo]

Check out this link. I mounted a .iso image and tried to copy its content to my Local Disc (D. RAM got filled up in 5 seconds.

 

[GhislainG]

The contents of the .iso image is loaded in memory by whatever application you are using to map the file. If you installed a driver/application that allows you to map .iso files, then it might also be configurable and allow you to set the amount of memory that can be used.

 

[Migelo]

I mounted the image with Power Iso and the went to My computer where I opened my virtual drive and selected all files and copied them to map on D:.

It's a normal copy paste operation, that shouldn't eat all of the RAM.

 

[GhislainG]

It looks like PowerIso is a virtual drive that uses as much memory as it can (the maximum image size is 64 GB). If you don't install/use PowerIso, then you shouldn't have low memory problems.

 

[Migelo]

Yeah, I know that now. I'll keep testing my computer with thinks that use a lot of RAM and delete Power Iso. I'll start using Daemon tools or Magic Disc. If something goes wrong again I'll keep you posted.

 

[Migelo]

Well, things were going ok for a month, when I got BSOD. I restarted my computer and then I got BSOD even before Vista loaded: See it for your self:

http://www.shrani.si/f/k/l4/4CFI5ORt/16062009488.jpg

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I removed my RAM modules and borrowed 2x2GB from my friend. It has been working for over 2 weeks with his RAMs.

 

[GhislainG]

That type of error usually is caused by defective or incorrectly configured memory. It's difficult to determine why they stopped working particularly without any info about your hardware and settings. Is your friend's memory kit better than yours?

 

[Migelo]

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6002) Service Pack 2

Motherboard: EVGA 780i FTW
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz (4 CPUs),
Memory: Mushkin XP2-8500 1066Mhz 2x2 GB
Page File: 3048MB used, 5333MB available
Hard Drive: 2x750 GB Samsung Spinpoint F1 in RAID0
GPU: GTX260 from BFG

 

[GhislainG]

Is the Mushkin XP2-8500 memory yours or your friend's (or you have the same kit)? Did you run memtest+ on your modules? They might be failing.

 

[Migelo]

Mushkin XP2-8500 is mine and the one getting me BSODs. My friend borrowed me PQI 2x2GB 800Mhz. It has been running fine with his RAMs so long.

 

[GhislainG]

The main difference is that you are using overclocked RAM and he doesn't. Does yours work properly at 800 MHz?

 

[Migelo]

I'm on holydays, so I'll report to you what happened if I underclocked my RAM to 800 Mhz on 5th of July.

 

[Migelo]

Sry for late reply. No, it doesn't, my RAM is not working properly on 800 MHz. I'll return it to the shop and exchange it with 4x2GB RAM. Thx everyone for help.