Being Prepared for Stop Errors

Some useful software- and hardware-related techniques can help you prepare for Stop errors when they occur. Stop messages do not always pinpoint the root of the problem, but they do provide important clues that you or a trained support technician can use to identify and troubleshoot the cause.

Prevent System Restarts After a Stop Error

When a Stop error occurs, Windows Vista displays a Stop message related to the problem, followed by one of these events:

  • Windows Vista becomes unresponsive.

  • Windows Vista automatically restarts.

By default, Windows Vista automatically restarts after a Stop error occurs, unless the system becomes unresponsive. If Windows Vista restarts your system immediately after a Stop error occurs, you ...

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