Error 0xc0000142

sheepkudo · #1 September 6th, 2007, 05:30 AM

I recently purchased a new RAM card (512) for my windows 2000. My current RAM is 256.
When i insert the 512 card, it registers under setup and in system. but most of my startup programs, mstask, svchost, ISUSPM ect. come up with a 0xc0000142 error. Every once inawhile while still running with the RAM in, i can open an application (firefox, search, task manager). but mostly, when triing to start them, i get 0xc0000142 as well.
But if i take the 512 card out, it works fine.What is wrong and how the heck do i fix this?

MaDef · #2 September 6th, 2007, 08:58 AM

Try pulling the 256 module and use just the 512 module, see if you get the same errors. It could be a bad ram module, It happens. It could be you bought the wrong type of ram, by that I mean some boards are particular about the make of ram they accept, and some ram modules from different manufacter's don't play well together. give us the make and model of your motherboard and both ram modules.

sheepkudo · #3 September 11th, 2007, 01:21 AM

well heres some screen shots i took just incase their helpful.

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/73/generalpa4.png

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7...optionsta2.png

as for the other stuff...
512-card.
PC3200U - 30331 - Z 512Mb DDr PC3200 CL3
M368L6523CUS - CCC 0620
( i dont know what u want so im triing 2 make it look llike the sticker)

and the motherboard, the only sticker i saw was on the big box that has the power plug and fan in it. and got this # off it.

DPS-25QB-4 B

i must not be a big help to you ._ . even tho ur triing to help me.

and ty for the help in advanced.

MaDef · #4 September 11th, 2007, 02:43 AM

Can't tell a whole lot about your specs from what you've provided, although I can tell you're running onboard video using 64megs of system ram.

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did you try the new stick of ram by itself in the system? and did it work or not?

About the new memory, I was never very good at tracking down part numbers, so what brand is it? PNY, Mushkin, Kingston, OCZ, etc. or is it generic?

I still need your system specs. If it is a dell, compaq, hp, or gateway, there should be a sticker on the outside with a model #. example:

compaq emachine T2958.

If its a custom rig download the linked file and run it.
Everest home edition
Mostly I need the motherboard specs for right now.

sheepkudo · #5 September 11th, 2007, 04:12 AM

umm well its a compaq...
i have tried the 512 alone and it didnt work. same prob as when i had both in.
is samsung the brandname? if not mabye its "made in china" :0
nd ill look for the sticker on mainframe 2morrow, its 22 dark right now and if i turn my lighton my mommy will kno im still up ^_^

MaDef · #6 September 12th, 2007, 01:34 AM

Yes samsung is the brand name.

sheepkudo · #7 September 12th, 2007, 05:26 AM

ok lets see.

Compaq presario SR1403WM
Prod #: PW532AA
S/N: CNH514L9J

is that the sticker?

MaDef · #8 September 12th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Thats it, here's the specs for that system
Presario SR1403wm

The way I see it, it's either a bad memory module or an incorrect bios setting. You can either reset the bios to factory defaults and then try the memory, (if you do that make sure you write down the current settings so you can put them back to where they were before you reset the bios, if it doesn't work) or return the memory and exchange it for another. I would return it and try another. when you do, make sure the module meets the following specs:
DDR400 PC3200, 184p DIMM, 2.5v, Sync, CL=3.0

sheepkudo · #9 September 12th, 2007, 09:43 PM

mmk... how do i reset bios? and check current ^^;

MaDef · #10 September 12th, 2007, 11:02 PM

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mmk... how do i reset bios? and check current ^^;

Are you sure you want to do this the hard way? If you make the wrong setting in there you can make the system so it won't boot.

Read the following link. It's the basic bios guide from HP/Compaq, they do a better job than I could on explaining basic navigation in the bios. Something they don't say however is use a pen and paper to record the current values of any settings BEFORE changing them, That way you can reset them to their current values if needed.
HP/Compaq bios info

sheepkudo · #11 September 13th, 2007, 05:08 AM

Holy hell i aint reading all that o.o
ill just get a new one ^_^ ty for all ur help :3

MaDef · #12 September 13th, 2007, 05:49 AM

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Holy hell i aint reading all that o.o
ill just get a new one ^_^ ty for all ur help :3

. Ok, getting a replacement is probably the smart way to go. But at least bookmark the link, If you're going to do your own upgrades you will need to be able to navigate the bios.