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Windows 7 Crashing at Random
Hi All,
I just bought a brand new Dell Studio 15 laptop computer running Windows 7 home premium and am getting random crashes. I use the computer 7-10 hours per day and usually get 2-4 crashes per day, for no apparent reason.
Initially I was getting BSOD with bugcode USB Driver errors but this no longer happens. The computer just randomly crashes, however I can't cause the computer to crash. It seems to happen at random.
The only things that are constant when it crashes are I am running Google Chrome and my RDP connecting to my work server.
What I have done so far:
- Updated all drivers. There are no little yellow triangles beside any drivers.
- Run a variety of antivirus and antispyware including ccleaner, advanced system care, super antispyware, malware bytes and my overall virus protection is bitdefender internet security 2011 (paid version).
- Tried maintenance to auto detect and fix problems via Action Centre.
I'm not sure where to go from here. Your help is appreciated !!
Here are my full system specs, copied from the file Dell sent me when I bought the computer. Sorry, but I'm not sure what is or is not relevant so I copied everything.
Studio 15 Direct Base
T510301AU
Intelฎ Core? i7-740QM (1.73GHz, 4Core/8Threads, turbo boost up to 2.93Ghz, 6M cache)
Integrated Fast Ethernet 10/100/1000
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34mm ExpressCard Slot, (DOES NOT SUPPORT PC CARDS)
15.6 " 720p WLED (1366x768) Display with TrueLife(TM)
IMR Chain Link Palmrest
Bezel with Integrated 2.0MP Web Cam
Chainlink Black
Shipment Mod
Regulatory Label
Directship Info Mod
E-Star(TM) Label
Break the seal sticker
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 Label
System Drivers
System Documentation (English)
Skype Software
8GB (4GBx2) 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM
640GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load Fixed Blu-ray BD-ROM / DVD + /-RW Combo Drive
Roxio Burn 1.0
Power Cord (ANZ)
90W AC Adapter
9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Shipment Box without Carrying Case
ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5470 - 1GB
Integrated CREATIVE Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi MB Audio Software Solution
CREATIVE Sound Blaster(R) X-Fi MB Software Kit
Dell 1520 Wireless-N Card
Dell(TM) Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module
Dell(TM) Keyboard with Touchpad (English)
System Media Kit
Windows(R) 7 Home Premium COA Label
Windows(R) 7 Label
Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium 64bit (English)
Microsoft Patch for WIN7
OS Media Kit Not Included
WINDOWS-LIVE
Microsoft(R) office Starter 2010 Version
Dell(TM) Support Center (64-bit OS)
Sensible Vision FastAccess Facial Recognition Software Kit
Sensible Vision FastAccess Facial Recognition Software
Dell Connect 2.1
Dell(TM) Dock Software
Dell Welcome Note Included
Adobe Reader 9.0
Dell(TM) PC-Restore Included
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
Camera Software
Camera Software Media Kit
eBay Webslice
Cyberlink PowerDVD Software for Blu-ray