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Random Lockups in xp on new SR macbook pro

post #1 of 8
7/28/07 at 11:47pm
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Hey folks, I recently purchased a SR Macbook pro and since I have a need for windows I use apple's bootcamp application. My problem is that I am having random lockups (hardlocks, no BSOD). It usually happens 1-10 minutes into XP I have done the following things in a attempt to remedy the problem with no luck.

Reset NVram
Format XP
drivers
system restore
safemode

I am also having the garbled screen issue BUT only when I am loading my XP disc in then it disapears.

My ideas are to somehow restore the firmware back to old version but I am unable to do that as it was technically a "successful update" would removing the ram and or formatting the entire hard drive make a difference?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I love Mac's But this has really spoiled the new computer experience.
James
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post #2 of 8
7/29/07 at 12:18am
Just to be sure, likely not a problem since you aren't having problems in Mac OS, but run a memory check when you get a chance.

Seablade
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post #3 of 8
7/29/07 at 6:00am
what video drivers are you using?
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post #4 of 8
7/29/07 at 7:35am
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Originally Posted by garygchouvln View Post
what video drivers are you using?

I am using the drivers that apple provides on the bootcamp disc.

I will give memtest a shot as well
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post #5 of 8
7/30/07 at 12:21am
Maybe give Nvidia Forceware drivers a try? I am not sure what Apple uses on their BootCamp disc.
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post #6 of 8
8/1/07 at 4:24am
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well after much pulling of my hair out. I isolated it to the network card. idk why but it wouldnt lock up on wireless
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post #7 of 8
8/1/07 at 10:31pm
eh? so it doesn't lock up when the wireless is on or off?
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post #8 of 8
8/2/07 at 7:25am
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Havent tested that I still have yet to update the drivers too. Just using wifi for now.
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