Blue Screen of Death (0x0000007B)

[MikeyPatriot]

i just purchased a Sony Vaio laptop and when i tried to boot it up for the first time, i got the BSoD STOP: 0x0000007B. Here's the full line:

STOP: 0x0000007B (0xFCBDB640, 0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

The computer is running Win ME. Unfortunately, it seems like this could be a variety of problems, none of which i have any knowledge. Can i create a boot disc and install Windows with it? If so, how do i go about it using another computer with XP installed? Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

 

[MarxSoccer]

Did you purchase it new or use? If new, obviously take it back.

 

[MikeyPatriot]

Nope, used.

 

[MikeyPatriot]

After further evaluation, it was originally loaded with ME, but has been updated to XP Professional. Could this be the culprit?

 

[rdcmmnst]

I think you're just going to have to reformat...if that doesn't work check your hardware.

 

[MikeyPatriot]

Sorry to add on again, but...the laptop has no floppy or CD rom drive. i need to get external USB drives. i can't get past the blue screen at all. Is this laptop fucked?

 

[rdcmmnst]

hm..this is going to be tricky..so you can't even get to bios. I think the only thing you can do is get a new motherboard or...toss it.

 

[Kage]

I'm afraid that seems like a memory problem, and if you can't replace the RAM by opening it up (if you even can), i'm afraid your stuck with a broken laptop Can you get the money back from it at all?

 

[rdcmmnst]

that really stinks did you buy the laptop from a friend...maybe whoever sold it to you could get you ram...?

 

[Kage]

Yeah, though some RAM in laptops is soldered to the board. Am I right? I hope it is replacable though