Soft Problem

On Windows operating system we have encountered programs crashing and giving the message: “The program has encountered an error and needs to close. We are sorry for any inconvenience. [...] Please tell Microsoft about this problem [...] Send error report [...]” or “Microsoft Windows has recovered from a serious error [...]” or the computer just blocks or restarts without previous announcement.

Here’s why:

One of the possible causes for that to happen is a defective RAM Memory.
If you go present it to the store cause it is still in its warranty period you might not be satisfied with the result. What will happen there is that they will test you RAM Memory with a tester, and it will pass the test gloriously and if you insist they will mount it in a computer or even in your computer to show you that no error appears.
Trying to explain them that the error does not appear all the time seems useless. Also if it happens that the error appears at that specific moment they will definitely convince you it is not the RAM Memory’s fault.

This is what I have learned from experience and I might be wrong, there might be loads of salesman ready to help that will replace your RAM as you require.

Anyway, this happens to old RAM Memory, such as DDRAM (DDR1) or SDRAM these days and I would expect to experience the same symptoms on new memories as well, as soon as they reach 3-4 years in age.

In conclusion here is what you need to do:
1. Check if it is the RAM problem. How to do that? If you are using two RAM Memories remove one and work like that for a while, then move it to another slot, then remove the one you used and try the other one… and so on. If you are using only one, then it would be best to borrow from someone another one to test your PC with it.
2. Once you have found the defective RAM (The one with which the computer keeps giving error messages and/or blocks and restarts) go with it to the store and try to get a replacement. If you cannot get a replacement, then buy a new one.

The second and most popular of causes is an error in the Registries.
What are registries? Registries are entries that Windows holds for all the programs installed so that they do not have to initialize everything every time you start them. If it would not be like this, every time we run a program we would be waiting a time comparable to how long it takes it to install.
Most common problem here is that uninstalled programs do not usually remove themselves completely from the registry. Although many times this is considered to be a bug, there are programs that do it on purpose.

For instance, some trial programs hold in the system’s registry the information about their install, so that if after the trial period has ended, you cannot uninstall it and reinstall again to gain another 30 days (if that’s the length of the period).

However, after uninstall and installing multiple programs that “do not clean up after them” the registry becomes full and often corrupt. Programs will not run accordingly any more, since they never check the information they get from the registry, they just get it and use it, and if it is corrupted, they crash.

To avoid this from happening, you must have a tool for fixing your registry when needed. The internet database can provide you with a lot of programs that will help, but from what I have tested so far, I recommend Registry Cure as an optimal solution.

Another possible cause is the bad organization of the RAM Memory.
Windows system does not usually check how programs use the RAM Memory. If programs overwrite parts of the memory and enter in conflict, the system is often unaware and will eventually crash one of those programs or even both.
This can be kept at bay with a proper RAM organizer, such as RAM Saver Pro. However, this is rarely encountered these days, since most softwares have their own checking system and do not overwrite memory any more. If you want the quick solution of removing the software that is causing trouble, in order to get a replacement, look for the oldest software you have running. That one is often the cause.