Re: took lightning hit - server 2003 bootup errors

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On Sep 1, 3:09 pm, "Niteowl" <m...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
the top says:  DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Due to insufficient respect for numbers, others with actual
knowledge cannot reply with useful information. Error message implies
code was incorrectly executed - program tried to access memory it was
not allowed to touch. Rest of that information was in numbers and
cryptic letters. Welcome to why pre-emptive multitaking OSes are so
robust.

Your problem is why responsible computer manufacturers provide a
comprehensive hardware disgnostic on hard drive, CD-Rom, and web
site. Is your's responsible? Then break the problem down into parts.
Analysis only one part at a time. Test hardware without any OS or
application software.

Windows will do everything necessary to mask or work around
problems. That means complications and confusion for you. However,
solutions always start by collecting facts. Numbers in that error
message would have provides useful information to those with
knowledge. Also are information in the Windows system (event) logs
and in Device Manager. What is there and what is reported by
manufacturer's comprehensive hardware diagnostics?

Unlikely (but possible) that a surge caused that error message.
Destructive surges occur (on average) once every seven or so years.
However, many without basic electrical knowledge will often blame
surges for what they don't understand.

Meanwhile, what hardware device is attached to the driver
IASTOR.SYS? As said in CSI (and anywhere where a technician is
professionally trained), "follow the evidence". That error message
was chock full of useful facts.
.

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