I get a blue screen caused by XDVAnnn.sys event
I play a game called fiesta online, two weeks ago, when I tried to log on to the game wouldn't load.
I rebooted the system, and as soon as the process has started I got a blue screen event and was forced to close.
When I restarted the computer (presario CQ60) a notification has been shown and I reported to microsoft by using the problems and solutions and told me that there is a solution, the exact message is "Malware alert: problem caused by XDVAnnn.sys could be malicious.
The solution was to scan a complete service in the center of windows onecare. The analysis concluded that there is no virus or anything else except registry problems that have been set.
My internet security program is no problem and I can not find this program or anything like that.
I'm using vista Home premium
Help please, its driving me crazy...
keeney1,
Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum. I did research on this error and what I found. The XDVAnnn.sys file is apparently related to X-Trap that uses Outspark (Fiesta manufacturers). X - Trap is an anti-cheating tool used by this company of online game. I saw on the Outspark support page they request a screenshot of any error of X-Trap. You can contact their support for all possible solutions.
One thing I saw was a suggestion to disable your anti-virus program while playing the game. * DO this at YOUR OWN RISK * disable your anti-virus program can open your computer up to possible infections on the internet. As you have seen that he is also suspected of having possibly attached to it as well Trojans.
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In some cases, it may be necessary.
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Separated from this thread.
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Problem event name: BlueScreen
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Locale ID: 1033More information about the problem:
BCCode: 124
BCP1: 0000000000000000
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C:\Windows\Minidump\050515-27159-01.dmp
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C:\Windows\system32\en-US\erofflps.txtHi papreps,
Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.
As the posts above mention, the problem comes from your drivers. Crashes BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) are usually caused by bad drivers (manufacturer code) and incorrectly blamed on the operating system. Make sure you have the latest chipset drivers installed with the latest version of the BIOS.
I suggest you to download and install the latest drivers from the manufacturer's Web site.
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, Note 1: Running chkdsk on the drive if bad sectors are found on the hard drive, while the bad sectors can be refunded but there may be loss of data.
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http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
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