Started getting an error message when I boot up (not all the time, just periodically). 2 questions below after the data:

"Terminating thread due to stack overflow problem. A VxD, possibly recently installed has consumed too much stack space. Increase the settings of MinSPs in System INI or remove recently installed VxD's. There are currently 6 allocated".

When I did a step by step startup, after it indicated it started windows, it listed the following files:

vnetsetup.vxd, ndis.vxd, ndis2wup.vxd, javasup.vxd, [shortened version here]c:winsysvrtwd.386, c:winsys vfixd.vxd, vnetbios.vxd, vredir.vxd, dfs.vxd, nwlink.vxd, aspienum.vxd, ndiswan.vxd, c http://www.chevelles.com/forum/tongue.gifroga~1symantecsymevnt.386, lmouse.vxd, c:winsysmrtrate.vxd, vgartd.vxd, c http://www.chevelles.com/forum/tongue.gifrogra~1norton~1navap.vxd, cshook.vxd, c:winsyscis1284.386

Question 1: I know how some of these files relate, such as the symantec/norton files, but not sure I need all of these. Do I?
Question 2: how/where DO i increase the MinSP s setting-did not see a reference in ANY ini files.

thanks guys!!!

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71 Ragtop, finally under reconstruction!
MCC #347, TC (Gold) #174
N3JHV@bellatlantic.net

[This message has been edited by Sid Coleman (edited 09-12-2001).]

Anyone??

Have you recently installed Norton Antivirus? Or tried uninstalling any networking clients. Have you installed or upgraded AOL recently.

Tim

[This message has been edited by BLU69 (edited 09-14-2001).]

I've had Norton Systemworks 2000, including antivirus, installed for quite a while. AOL updates itself-think I went to 6.0 about 5 months ago.
As for the networking clients-about 2 months ago I un-installed many clients and protocols. Was trying to get multiple PC access set up over my internet connection (PPPoe-Stinks!) but called it off and removed all but what's needed by Bell Atlantic.
Any suggestions?

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71 Ragtop, finally under reconstruction!
MCC #347, TC (Gold) #174
N3JHV@bellatlantic.net

I recognize some of those vxd's, and I know that alot are used by windows. I just don't have a good answer as to which ones or why.
sorry...
I would start backing up your stuff, sounds like a "dump" is in your future http://www.chevelles.com/forum/frown.gif

Arrgh!!! Hope ur wrong!!! Got too much stuff here to backup!
...sigh....

Time to warm up the CD burner.

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71 Ragtop, finally under reconstruction!
MCC #347, TC (Gold) #174
N3JHV@bellatlantic.net

go to http://suggestafix.com/ and register and post there. One of those guys will help you find the cause of the nasty BSOD and get it fixed http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif

Thanks Matt!

Some of those vxd's are used by norton some by networking clients. Try reinstalling norton and your networking software.

Tim

Already did that one, thanks. I did find the instructions at the microsoft site on how to change the MinSP's setting. Haven't gotten the error message since I did that, but this machine doesn't reboot too often either.

Thanks guys!

Sid - can't help you with the vxd files, but I can suggest a solution to your network problem. You're right, PPPoe stinks, but Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing is even worse. I just bought a SMC broadband router and it works like a charm. It stays connected to Verizon (Bell Atlantic) and I have four computers plugged into it, all getting error free web access. They've been expensive, but I picked this one up at MicroCenter with an instant rebate and a $50 mail in rebate, so it only cost me $49. This was a month or so ago and I don't know if you can still get the rebate. Definitely worth looking into. Best $50 I've spent in awhile!
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Ed