Why does PC reboot when using GPIB

[DJD]

SW Developers at our company have developed a VI in LabView 6.1 that has some calls to an insrument through GPIB as well as calls through a standard comm port. The VI is running debug mode and seams to run OK until some calls to retreive some data are made to an instrument through a GPIB interface. It is at this time that a strange problem occurs where the PC crashes and actually reboots on its own because of this problem. This seams to occur randomly, meaning the VI will run with no problems sometimes.
I was wondering if there were any cases of this happening before.

[GPIB_Guru]

DJD,

I assume you are running Windows 2000 (possibly XP). The reboot is likely caused because the application is causing a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). The default settings in Windows 2000 generate a reboot with a BSOD. You should change this in System Properties (Winkey-Break, or right-click on My Computer and select properties). Change to the Advanced tab and select "Startup and Recovery". Uncheck the box to automatically reboot.

When you determine what the BSOD is, repost it and someone may help identify the cause. You may also want to upgrade to NI-488.2 2.0, which is available through this website.