Bad Pool Caller
Posted by chloe on 12 Jul 2007 at 08:08 am | Tagged as: Bad Pool Caller, Error, Windows
If you are getting a blue screen in your Windows operating system that says something about a bad pool caller, you are in for a tough ride. The bad pool caller error means that some piece of software somewhere on your computer has done something wrong. For this reason it is important to write down the error codes that you receive with this message to help in determining what exactly is going on.If you have successfully been able to record these error codes in some way and have access to a computer that is working, the best place to start is on the Microsoft website. Once you get to their website, try entering the error codes that you have written down to see if they can give you more detailed information about the software that is causing the problem and any possible solutions to correct the issue.If you have not been able to find a solution to your bad pool caller error using the above method, then there are a few things that you can try. Often a hardware device can also cause problems that result in the bad pool caller error message, especially USB devices. Start by removing all of your peripherals including printers, scanners, external modems, USB hubs, etc. if you do not receive the error message once you have done this, then add one device back at a time, until you find the source of your problem. If this works and you know what device was causing the issue, you can try reinstalling the software for that device or replacing the USB cable that is connected to that device to see if that will solve the problem. If the problem still persists, it would be a good idea to run MemTest86, which can be downloaded online, to test your RAM for errors. A bad hard drive can also result in bad pool caller messages.If you have recently purchased your computer or have warranty on your computer, perhaps the easiest way to deal with this difficult problem is to take it back to them. Because of the nature of a bad pool caller message, which can be caused by almost anything, it is easier to have them deal with it rather than trying to isolate and correct the issue on your own.If you have built your own computer or are working on an older computer that no longer has a warranty, then you may also be able to get some clues into what is causing the problem by looking through the Windows Event Viewer for error messages or information. If you do not know how to do this, then a quick search online will explain how things are logged in the Event Viewer and how to interpret the information provided.Finally if all else fails and you are sure the problem is not related to a peripheral or other hardware device, then you can reload the Windows operating system on your computer. This can be done without losing your personal data and files, but be sure that you perform a complete backup before attempting this step just in case. There are the odd situations in which a bad pool caller error will occur during the installation of Windows in which case you will need to try and completely reformat your hard drive and start from scratch.
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Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, I found the information helpful, my problem was caused by a USB devise.
Thank you so much for the information. I was finally able to get the blue screen of death to not immediately shut down once the error hit. This has been the only way that I was able to see what was going on. I have had several different issues that cause the blue screen. I had went to my computer’s support site and downloaded current drivers for everything I have. Everything seemed to be fine except yep, you guessed it, I started getting the blue screen again. The first time it all happened I could not see the codes fast enough to write them down. At least the support people with the registry cleaner software I purchased was able to tell me how to at least get the screen to stay up until I shut it down. I have also had severe and annoying issues with my touch pad. My pad’s control features seem to have taken on a life of their own. My cursor would jump all over the place and I had to consistently watch what I was typing so that I didn’t have to go back to correct it. The pad would also, on its own, highlight and delete the last few sentences that I had completed. For a while, I watched the placement of my hands while typing figuring that I was causing it. I have had to reinstall the touch pad’s drivers 3 times so far. It does not seem to want to keep it working correctly. Compaq has been trying to solve this issue for me. Another unfortunate thing is that I was not able to perform the quick test of my hard drive. It stopped at 7. That told me that I have a bad hard drive again. This is the second hard drive that this computer has burnt up. I had not even had this laptop for six months when I was forced to have the original drive replaced. I have only had this drive for 15 months and now this one is gone. I do not understand why this computer is killing so many hard drives. I consider burning out two hard drives in two years ridiculous. I know I will never buy another Compaq computer again. This was supposed to be my dream computer and it has turned into a complete nightmare. I had to fight with Compaq for months to get them to acknowledge the fact that I had purchased an extended warranty for this system. According to their files, I did not have an extended warranty. I had to fax them my complete order papers in order to get them to acknowledge that I legitimately purchased the extended warranty. What really angered me is the fact that I had to fax them this information twice. Thank goodness I kept all that information instead of pitching it. I wonder how many other people got screwed that way because they did not think to hold on to all that. I am again fighting with Compaq to repair this thing. My warranty expires on 18 June. They were supposed to be FedExing a new hard drive. Naturally they wanted me to send my laptop back to them but I work from home now and this computer is a big part of what I need to perform my job. I can’t afford to be without it. At least knowing what is going on with the blue screen has been helpful. I have found this site to be the best one for information so far. I just get very frustrated with all this because it should be working properly. Oh and by the way, I have attempted to repair Windows to no effect. I am running Windows XP Pro. I do not want to upgrade to Vista. I have heard to many horror stories about it. I have never liked Windows I grew up (in my computer life) on DOS. I knew how to program DOS and tweak the computer myself to run at optimal level. I do not like having to give up total control of my system to Windows. It angers me that I was forced to purchase a registry cleaner program in order to keep Windows running half way decently. Even the support people at ErrorSmart were not able to help me with this issue on the blue screen. At least their support tech showed me how to keep the screen up long enough to begin getting the stop codes. Any way, thanks for allowing me to vent and the information. When I get to install the new drive I’ll need all the help I can get! Thank you.
Sincerely,
Susan Schmitt