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BSOD Help

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by DigitalT, 2012/11/16.

  1. 2012/11/16
    DigitalT

    DigitalT Inactive Thread Starter

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    Ok, so I have been having a lot of programs crash, browsers crash and BSODs. I reinstalled windows twice, updated all my drivers via SlimDrivers. Nothing has worked so far. So I went and ran Memtest. During that test it showed some failled runs. So I took the 4 sticks of ram out and tested them 2 at a time. 10 passes 12 hours all came back clean. So I figured that one of them might now have been seated properly. But the BSOD just showed up again. It happens very randomly. I can go days without it happening or have it happen every couple of hours.

    I tried to install "Debugging Tools for Windows" but the install fails Run as Admin did not work either when trying to install it. Log is to long to post

    Things I have done:
    *Reinstalled Windows
    *Updated Drivers (SlimDrivers)
    *Ran MemTest (failed with the 4 sticks, each passed individually, all passed together when put back in)
     
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  2. 2012/11/17
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    It can still be incorrect drivers.
    Get them from the manufacturer site, no need for 3rd party utility to get the drivers.

    I'd first boot using a win 7 repair cd, and fix the mbr. (malware can hide there.) Then I'd do a complete format and reinstall. (after backing up data) Then one at a time, install drivers, starting with the chipset, then video, then audio, then network.
     
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  4. 2012/11/18
    DigitalT

    DigitalT Inactive Thread Starter

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    Alright, just finished Formatting and reinstalling windows. Went and updated drivers one by one in the order you mentioned. Will let you know if I have anymore BSODs

    I am running ESET Smart Security is that good?

    Thanks
     
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  5. 2012/11/18
    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Haven't heard many people running ESET. Most run MSE or Avast or one of the other FREE AV programs that work great.
     
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  6. 2012/11/18
    TonyT

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    ESET is good, I have it on some of my clients' business computers. And ESET won't be the cause of BSODs.
     
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