Re: STOP 0x0000004E PFN_LIST_CORRUPT

From: Jerold Schulman (Jerry_at_jsiinc.com)
Date: 04/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 14:07:13 -0400

On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 06:43:41 -0700, "Jeff Williams" <jwmookie@yahoo.com> wrote:

>This is another problem that I encounter when I install
>any software package. Every time the computer restarts or
>even when I select Restart from the shut down menu. I
>receive the following error message with a blue screen:
>STOP 0x0000004E PFN_LIST_CORRUPT. My computer has an AMD
>Athlon 1800 processor and this is one that I built from
>scratch. I'm not sure how to get rid of this problem.
>I've tried several things that do not seem to work.
>Perhaps someone could help me resolve this issue. Thanks.

>From http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=291806
 
How to Troubleshoot a "STOP 0x0000004E PFN_LIST_CORRUPT" Error Message
Applies To
This article was previously published under Q291806
SYMPTOMS
When you use a Windows 2000-based computer, you may receive the following error
message on a blue screen:

STOP 0x0000004E PFN_LIST_CORRUPT (Parameter1, Parameter2, Parameter3, Parameter4

1 - value 1
2 - ListHead value which was corrupt
3 - number of pages available
4 - 0

1 - value 2
2 - entry in list being removed
3 - highest physical page number
4 - reference count of entry being removed
CAUSE
This behavior occurs because a driver or other problem damaged the input/output
(I/O) driver structures.
MORE INFORMATION
To troubleshoot this behavior:
Run hardware diagnostic tools that are provided by your computer manufacturer.
Disable all file system filter drivers, such as backup utilities, virus
scanners, or firewall software.
View the following Microsoft Web site to verify that the hardware and the
drivers for the hardware are compatible with Windows 2000:
http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp

For information about the hardware on your computer, contact the manufacturer.
If you receive this error message randomly, or when you try to start a program,
remove extra memory or have the random access memory (RAM) in your computer
tested. This behavior may occur if you have bad RAM.
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
 

Jerold Schulman
Windows: General MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com

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