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Hello :)

I get the BSOD and some very glitchy graphics. I was wondering if you can assist.

This is the full error message:

PAGE_FAULT_IN_UNPAGED_AREA

nv4_disp.dll

STOP: 0x000000050 (0xAD061000, 0x00000001, 0xBFC74b02, 0x00000000)
nv4_disp.dll - Address BFC74B02 base at BF9D3000, Datestamp 42B0D02C

System specs:

P4 2.6 GZ
1 gig DDR RAM
nVidia GeForce FX 5200
Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2

If I can provide any more information please let me know. Thank you for any and all assistance.

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Brief diagnostic summary and a practical troubleshooting sequence for the PAGE_FAULT_IN_UNPAGED_AREA that names nv4_disp.dll.

nv4_disp.dll is part of NVIDIA's display driver stack for GeForce FX-era cards. A fault that points to that DLL frequently stems from a graphics-driver problem, but memory errors, a failing GPU, or driver conflicts (audio drivers, overlays, utilities) can produce the same symptom. 's Microsoft KB reference is a reasonable starting point, and 's suggestion to remove and reinstall the video driver is on target; the steps below expand that approach and add verification steps to isolate hardware from software causes.

Recommended sequence (in order):

  • Preserve working state first: back up important files and create a Windows restore point or full backup.
  • Safe-mode driver cleanup: boot Safe Mode, uninstall the NVIDIA driver via Add/Remove Programs or Device Manager, then remove leftover driver components with a dedicated driver-cleaning utility to clear files and registry entries.
  • Reinstall drivers from NVIDIA's support site: install a WHQL release. If crashes continue, try a different (older or newer) WHQL build for the FX 5200—some releases regress on legacy cards.
  • Isolate audio or other drivers: temporarily disable/remove the Creative Audigy 2 drivers to rule out interaction with the video driver.
  • System-file and disk checks: run sfc /scannow and chkdsk C: /f /r from an elevated command prompt to rule out system corruption.

Hardware and dump-analysis checks:

  • Memory: run Memtest86+ for several passes (overnight preferred) and reseat/rotate RAM modules to detect bad DIMMs.
  • GPU and PSU: reseat the video card, confirm proper cooling, test the card in another machine or try a known-good card in this system; check PSU stability.
  • Crash dumps: inspect minidumps in C:\Windows\Minidump with a debugger (BlueScreenView or WinDbg) to confirm whether nv4_disp.dll is the faulting module or merely implicated.

Recommended troubleshooting order: driver cleanup + minidump inspection + Memtest. If dumps point squarely to the driver after a clean reinstall, try a different driver build; if hardware tests fail, replace the faulty module (RAM or GPU).

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this LINK is for a simular error ,and as you do have a nvida graphic card the info might help .

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I tried that. No help at all. I still have problems.

Any other advice?

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Any other advice?

No sorry.I just searched and found the info !!
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Already tried installing the latest drivers? Make sure you uninstall the Detonator/ForceWare drivers first, then cleanup the mess it leaves behind (use something like Driver Cleaner ) and install the latest drivers.

If you're already using the latest drivers then a uninstall/reinstall sometimes helps as well.

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