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Re: setup.exe -> BSOD
- From: "Larry Hall (Cygwin)" <reply-to-list-only-lh at cygwin dot com>
- To: cygwin at cygwin dot com
- Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:17:26 -0400
- Subject: Re: setup.exe -> BSOD
- References: <20060911124918.GB10375@localhost.localdomain>
- Reply-to: cygwin at cygwin dot com
John Smith wrote:
Having successfully installed Cygwin on my desktop machine (XP Home,
SP2, fully patched), I wanted to install it on my laptop (XP Pro, SP2,
fully patched). I downloaded the current setup.exe and ran it,
accepting the default values till I came to the "choice of mirror"
screen. I chose my mirror, and clicked on "Next". The machine showed
me a split-second Blue Screen of Death, then rebooted. Three repeated
attempts brought exactly the same result.
I fully realise that I am not providing enough information for anyone
to solve my problem, but I do not know what else might be useful. I am
happy to supply whatever info might help. For now, I am definitively
stuck.
BSOD situations point to a problem with the O/S kernel, not the app that
may be running at the time they occur. Problematic drivers are the most
common causes here. I'd recommend un-installing any recent additions made
in this area and see if it helps. On the flip side, if you'd like to get
a better look at the BSOD, you can turn off the automatic reboot using
the "System" applet in your control panel.
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