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<blockquote data-quote="Grahamgo" data-source="post: 469934" data-attributes="member: 91783"><p>I am asking here for some ideas.</p><p></p><p>I decided to use my old HP a1540n (Athlon X2 4200+, 4gb ram, Nvidia GEforce 6150LE) I reformatted and installed XP Pro religiously following the recommended XP build method in the MediaPortal manual.</p><p></p><p>Everything works great under windows. But here is the catch, if I use the full screen mode the system crashes, mostly I see "Stop 0x000000be attempt to write to read only memory, nv4_mini.sys etc". To elaborate, from a cold start going into MP full screen mode = OK, from XP window to Full Screen = OK. But exit MP and re start MP into full screen = BSOD.</p><p></p><p>For help I have trawled this forum and the web, but really dont know what to do. I have tried other app's in full screen mode (DvbDream, and a couple of media players without any problems). I have all of the latest drivers and my only option it seems is to try older drivers.</p><p></p><p>This PC has been extremely reliable and I am sure that is not a hardware problem. I have some concern about the built in Nvidia video which uses shared memory. No real reason just a feeling.</p><p></p><p>I have a DVD from HP with a free Vista upgrade which I never installed.</p><p></p><p>So the question what to do? I just want a dedicated system, wife friendly and as reliable as my retired Tivo - is that possible I wonder?</p><p></p><p>So some options.</p><p></p><p>1). Re-install XP Pro but stop at SP2 ( I have read of SP3 bsod problems)</p><p>2). Install Vista (maybe fixes bsod?)</p><p>3). Try installing a video card (and maybe not use Nvidia?)</p><p>4). Install older XP Pro drivers - But which one's to go for first?</p><p></p><p>If I do 2). What is the best configuration Vista + SP1, or SP1 + SP2 ?</p><p></p><p>note. I have also found on the web some Vista builds (google "Vista Speedy edition"). That suggest a mini Vista stripped of all its bloat running as fast a XP. I guess I could use my serial# - could this be a candidate for consideration?</p><p></p><p>Anyway I am at a crossroads, the current inability to reliably run full screen is a show stopper. I just want to get something reliable running and enjoy MediaPortal and move on. I would appreciate any comments that might guide me</p><p></p><p>Love MediaPortal!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grahamgo, post: 469934, member: 91783"] I am asking here for some ideas. I decided to use my old HP a1540n (Athlon X2 4200+, 4gb ram, Nvidia GEforce 6150LE) I reformatted and installed XP Pro religiously following the recommended XP build method in the MediaPortal manual. Everything works great under windows. But here is the catch, if I use the full screen mode the system crashes, mostly I see "Stop 0x000000be attempt to write to read only memory, nv4_mini.sys etc". To elaborate, from a cold start going into MP full screen mode = OK, from XP window to Full Screen = OK. But exit MP and re start MP into full screen = BSOD. For help I have trawled this forum and the web, but really dont know what to do. I have tried other app's in full screen mode (DvbDream, and a couple of media players without any problems). I have all of the latest drivers and my only option it seems is to try older drivers. This PC has been extremely reliable and I am sure that is not a hardware problem. I have some concern about the built in Nvidia video which uses shared memory. No real reason just a feeling. I have a DVD from HP with a free Vista upgrade which I never installed. So the question what to do? I just want a dedicated system, wife friendly and as reliable as my retired Tivo - is that possible I wonder? So some options. 1). Re-install XP Pro but stop at SP2 ( I have read of SP3 bsod problems) 2). Install Vista (maybe fixes bsod?) 3). Try installing a video card (and maybe not use Nvidia?) 4). Install older XP Pro drivers - But which one's to go for first? If I do 2). What is the best configuration Vista + SP1, or SP1 + SP2 ? note. I have also found on the web some Vista builds (google "Vista Speedy edition"). That suggest a mini Vista stripped of all its bloat running as fast a XP. I guess I could use my serial# - could this be a candidate for consideration? Anyway I am at a crossroads, the current inability to reliably run full screen is a show stopper. I just want to get something reliable running and enjoy MediaPortal and move on. I would appreciate any comments that might guide me Love MediaPortal! [/QUOTE]
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