remote desktop crashes server

[VJ]

How's your RAM?

The RAM is registered ECC, checking is enabled in the BIOS, the machine is a dual xeon.
I ran memtest and it yields no errors. Personally, I would be suprised he it were hardware related.

Jammrock:
I'll get the drivers tomorrow. ATM the network is bluetooth. (works the other way round)

Jörg

[agallag]

RAM seems pretty likely...

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1031315908

[VJ]

Well, the computer passes subsequent memtests, and the bios has no memory timing settings (it is a server board: not overclockable). On the blue screen it is suggested to turn of shadowing, so I'll try that. Also, I'll get the latest drivers for videocard (apparently there is an update) and mainboard.

If the NIC drivers are to blame, I can't really change them, as I'm currently using a bluetooth network (while waiting for wifi stuff to arrive) with the latest drivers. I could try a crosswire cable to see if it will bluescreen then.


Jörg

[VJ]

Installing the latest Matrox drivers and the latest mainboard drivers solved the issue.

When I tried with the bluetooth network, it disconnected the network. But in a way this makes sense: the PC returns to the logon screen, but bluetooth networking is only possible when a user is logged on. I tried the same with a crosswire cable, and it works!

Thanks!


Jörg

[Jammrock]

Installing the latest Matrox drivers and the latest mainboard drivers solved the issue.

When I tried with the bluetooth network, it disconnected the network. But in a way this makes sense: the PC returns to the logon screen, but bluetooth networking is only possible when a user is logged on. I tried the same with a crosswire cable, and it works!

Thanks!


Jörg

w00t! Most remote control issues are due to video card drivers. The other suggestion I would have is corruption on the HDD, but since it's working now, no need.

[VJ]

I posted the question on the Matrox forum. They also suggested switching off Matrox specific settings (regarding maximizing/opening applications in specific monitors, centering dialog boxes, ...). So when reinstalling the drivers, I chose to leave these features turned off.

Guess I can't tell if it would have worked with the previous drivers, but without those things set...


Jörg