BSoD: 0x000000C2 (BAD_POOL_CALLER)

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Hyphen

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I have been getting this BSoD a lot recently. I just got a new computer so it's hard to really pinpoint what caused this because I installed a lot of software that I need over the course of a few days. How can I pinpoint what is causing this error? I've heard it can either be a.) a driver or b.) memory messing up. I'm going to run Memtest86+ but what can I do if it's a driver, how can I find out which driver is doing it?

Also, I've thought about just disabling drivers for everything I don't use. If I go into Device Manager and disable a device, does it stop the driver from running, or do I actually need to uninstall the driver?
 

My Computer

System One

Hello Hyphen,
Go to C > Windows > Minidump, zip up the dump files and upload them with your next post.
You may have to save them to your desktop first.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
This is what your bug check means.

STOP 0x000000C2: BAD_POOL_CALLER
Usual causes: Device driver, Memory.

With the dump file, we may get more information.

Right click Computer and choose Properties.
Go to Advanced system settings, (click continue on the UAC prompt).
In the Startup and recovery section, click on settings.
The page setup should look like this.

Startup and recovery.JPG

The next time you get a BSOD your system should create a dump file.
If and when it does, upload it and we will take a look.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
There are several reasons why a dump file is not being created.
It could be that the specific problem is in the I/O path which leads to HDD data commitment, hard drive failure.

Without a dump file, it just makes it a bit harder, the good news is you copied down the info on the screen.

As you have loaded a lot of software recently, i would go for a driver rather than memory, to start with.
Is there anything in the event viewer that would give us a clue, any errors or info files ?.

Read this and take a look at your drivers.
(Please read the whole article before starting, thanks).

How to identify a buggy device driver on Windows Vista | Vista Rewired

See if this can identify the buggy driver and post your results, good luck.
I will see if i can find a workaround to get the dump file.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    QX9650 (black box) [email protected]
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Premium
    Memory
    8GB-4x2GB Corsair Dominator DDR 2-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    2 x ASUS EAH 4870 X 2 (Quad)
    Sound Card
    Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Fujitsu Siemens 22inch flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    150 Gig WD Raptor 300 Gig Maxtor 300 Gig Maxtor, (External)
    PSU
    CoolerMaster 1000
    Case
    CoolerMaster N-Vidia stacker 830
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12P x 1x120mm fan, 6x120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    20Mbps
    Other Info
    Audio FX Pro 5+1 gaming head set
hi. can anyone help me i've experienced a couple of bsods. most recent ones are these 2 dumps attached. pls help to find a solution. it's been bugging me for a long time as i've reformatted the comp more than 5 times for the past 2 months
 

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My Computer

System One

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