Linda, thank you for the update.

Next time you might consider placing the updated information on the original thread. When the thread moves to the top members will recognize there is new information. Also, in this case I did not remember anything regarding your concern and I had to do a search of the Forum for your original thread. With all the information together it is so much easier for all members.

I took the liberty of tagging the original thread below.

DA

Here is a link that might be useful: Garden Web

As suggested or maybe implied in the first post, with that amount of errors and a machine still under warranty, I would back up the data I wanted and send it back to Dell for repair.

did they even go in to the event viewer and look at the error messages and codes with event ID? that should have given them some kind of idea.

I would suggest fully uninstalling McAfee, use their tool too and remove all traces of it, I was amazed at the number of problems that McAfee had been causing on my pc when I took it off.

be sure you use the mcafee removal tool after you have removed them from add remove programs or much will be left behind.
I just removed McAfee from one of my computers. I had to go into msconfig and turn off all McAfee items from startup prior to trying to uninstall, just turning them off did not work it would say the program was still running.

I then removed everything leaving Security center till last. Then used the removal tool, after that I went to Program Files and deleted all McAfee files. Also set Windows explorer to show all hidden files and folders and deleted the McAfee folders. I found the instructions on how to do this on the McAfee forums.
1. Uninstall all McAfee programs through "Add or Remove Programs" in Windows "Control Panel".

2. Use the MCPR tool, see this article: How to remove supported McAfee consumer products using the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool (MCPR.exe). This will remove all McAfee remnants from your computer. (you must have Windows Vista, XP or 2000 SP4 to use this tool)

3. Launch Windows Explorer and delete all McAfee files in "Program Files" but especially in "C:\Document and Settings\\Application Data" and "C:\Document and Settings\All Users\Application Data". You have to set Windows Explorer to show all hidden files and folders (Tools > Folder Options > View tab). Just delete the McAfee folders even if they are empty in all the "Application Data" folders. Can be more than one!
In Vista: C:\Program Files, C:\ProgramData and C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming
If you scroll down on this thread you will find these instructions given by EX Brit on how to use the removal tool and full removal and including this link.
service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.a···&lc=1033
forums.mcafeehelp.com/showthread···rus+scan

First thing they did was try and sell me additional warranty contract that would connect me directly to American techs,
Linda,
My very first repair call to Dell was to India, I think. It was horrid in that it was like talking on a two way radio. Anyway, just after that call, I somewhere found a number that went to a Dell tech in Canada, I think, which was a lot better.
I ended up extending my warranty first to 3 years, and then I added another 2 years. They have helped me numerous times via phone, and have also replaced the mother board (Dell man came within one day and installed it)...all at no charge due to having the warranty. Warranty years 4 and 5 have been with the 'GOLD warranty, with my calls being answered within 5 minutes by someone on our continent. I have been told that because of having the Gold warranty, I will have unlimited phone tech support on my computer for the rest of its life.
It has meant a lot to me to never have to take it to the shop and then spend who knows how much to get it looked at and repaired. Everyone I have talked to locally, has paid $200 or more to get things repaired. I'd rather put that kind of money in a warranty and have peace of mind.

Sue

ravancajun, I actually already have the McAfee removal tool on my desktop since I had to remove it in order to install Vista SP1. Thanks, I might give that a try.
Yes the tech looked at the event viewer, saw all but really had no answers! I tried to pin him down as to the info that was listed but he could not commit to an answer other than to tell me a couple of them were related to my internet connection. So far I have not had any more BSOD's but I had deleted a bunch of stuff off this thing and am wondering if maybe I got rid of a conflict?
I did find out through research that one of the error's in the event log is quite common and nothing to worry about. The other ones I am slowly researching and finding that some are caused by the settings of the extra protection I have on this thing. Like I had 'flash player' turned off so when I tried to access a site that used it, I got an error in the event log.
I am trying to learn but my main concern was the BSOD. If it does happen again then I will post what it says here, even if I do call Dell at least I will be armed with a little more knowledge from ya'll.

chemocurl, thanks for the advice and I will probably call them back and go for it. It was just that day was a bad day, the stock market was tanking out and I was fearful of spending any money. I am glad to hear it is worth the money so that alone makes me feel better about spending more!

Since I am not very computer savvy, I think it is a really good deal for me. Several times my computer has gotten in really bad shape (my fault I must admit) and when the problem could not be found and fixed, we (Dell and I) emptied it all out and then reloaded the OS. Once I got everything all downloaded and updated, my computer was once again like NEW! What a great feeling. I'm looking forward to many more years of use from this computer with no cost, unless something actually goes bad with the hardware.

Sue

Just wondering do you use SIW - System information for Windows?

Here is a link that might be useful: SIW

What caused my blue screen of death.

Additional information at the link for trouble shooting blue screen error messages.

Here is a link that might be useful: What caused my blue screen of death.