Constant crashes even on fresh copy of Windows

I built a new pc a couple of months ago, and until last week I had no problems at all. I attemped to create a dual boot with Mac OS X, but failed shortly after creating a new partition. Shortly after installing acronis disk director (not sure if this is related) I started getting boot problems. I also noticed around the same time that the mini HDMI cable in the back on the graphics card was slightly damaged (again not sure if this is related). Anyway, after reinstalling windows, and reinstalling all drivers i was still having the same problems. After a few restarts the computer wouldnt boot at all, so I removed the CMOS battery for a short time, reinserted it and it booted up, with still the same problems. I then formatted the partition, and tried reinstalling windows again, but to no avail. Basically windows now loads up, but crashes after a few seconds. It works perfectly in safe mode, which is how im writing this post. I have tried updating my nvidia drivers, and even rolling back to old versions, but still the same problem occurs. Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dane

panais said:

Hi.


Update this software\driver,



ASUSTeK Display Lower Filter



ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download


Also update ASUS Virtual Video Capture Device Driver


ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download


Finish with this step and post back with any results.


(Tip: always keep update hardware\software\drivers and of course windows using the windows update)

Thanks for the reply, although I cant seem to find the individual files on that site...is there somewhere else I can get them from? Thanks again!

i tried but i get an error message box saying "stack overflow at line: 0"

I also noticed around the same time that the mini HDMI cable in the back on the graphics card was slightly damaged (again not sure if this is related)

Yes, this can cause issues including display corruption

That Asus Display Lower Filter driver should be uninstalled
Do not use the custom Asus Display driver, use the official Nvidia one
Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers

I would suggest updating all the Asus utilities on your system by downloading them from the Asus website

i tried but i get an error message box saying "stack overflow at line: 0"

At which instant is this appearing, when installing the driver?

More Info on this BSOD
STOP 0x116: VIDEO_TDR_ERROR troubleshooting

Code:

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VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (116)
Attempt to reset the display driver and recover from timeout failed.
Arguments:
Arg1: fffffa8009423010, Optional pointer to internal TDR recovery context (TDR_RECOVERY_CONTEXT).
Arg2: fffff880049aec94, The pointer into responsible device driver module (e.g. owner tag).
Arg3: ffffffffc000009a, Optional error code (NTSTATUS) of the last failed operation.
Arg4: 0000000000000004, Optional internal context dependent data.

Debugging Details:
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FAULTING_IP: 
ATKDispLowFilter+2c94
fffff880`049aec94 4883ec28        sub     rsp,28h

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID:  GRAPHICS_DRIVER_TDR_FAULT

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT:  1

BUGCHECK_STR:  0x116

PROCESS_NAME:  System

CURRENT_IRQL:  0

STACK_TEXT:  
fffff880`06f69b88 fffff880`04b50cbc : 00000000`00000116 fffffa80`09423010 fffff880`049aec94 ffffffff`c000009a : nt!KeBugCheckEx
fffff880`06f69b90 fffff880`04b24867 : fffff880`049aec94 fffffa80`0a510000 00000000`00000000 ffffffff`c000009a : dxgkrnl!TdrBugcheckOnTimeout+0xec
fffff880`06f69bd0 fffff880`04b50acb : fffffa80`ffffd87b ffffffff`fffe7960 fffffa80`09423010 00000000`0000000f : dxgkrnl!DXGADAPTER::Reset+0x2a3
fffff880`06f69c80 fffff880`04a37ec1 : fffffa80`0a59cd50 00000000`00000080 00000000`00000000 fffffa80`0a312010 : dxgkrnl!TdrResetFromTimeout+0x23
fffff880`06f69d00 fffff800`0332b166 : 00000000`03fcb5cc fffffa80`0a539b60 fffffa80`06d0a840 fffffa80`0a539b60 : dxgmms1!VidSchiWorkerThread+0x101
fffff880`06f69d40 fffff800`03066486 : fffff880`03331180 fffffa80`0a539b60 fffff880`0333c1c0 fffff880`01261534 : nt!PspSystemThreadStartup+0x5a
fffff880`06f69d80 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KxStartSystemThread+0x16


STACK_COMMAND:  .bugcheck ; kb

FOLLOWUP_IP: 
ATKDispLowFilter+2c94
fffff880`049aec94 4883ec28        sub     rsp,28h

SYMBOL_NAME:  ATKDispLowFilter+2c94

FOLLOWUP_NAME:  MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: ATKDispLowFilter

IMAGE_NAME:  ATKDispLowFilter.sys

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP:  482a5671

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x116_IMAGE_ATKDispLowFilter.sys

BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x116_IMAGE_ATKDispLowFilter.sys

Followup: MachineOwner
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thanks for the reply! i will download the nvidia drivers now! as for the mini hdmi cable, i failed to mention but i replaced that yesterday, and it changed nothing. should i just delete the lower filter file from the 'drivers' folder? that message appears on the asus website when i click the detect my settings automatically button.

many thanks

i reinstalled the latest nvidia drivers from the site, and deleted the ATKDispLowFilter.sys file. after a few reboot attempts (it kept restarting at the point where the welcome screen should appear), windows finally loaded up, then froze again a few minutes later. any other ideas? dane

joszjak said:

i reinstalled the latest nvidia drivers from the site, and deleted the ATKDispLowFilter.sys file. after a few reboot attempts (it kept restarting at the point where the welcome screen should appear), windows finally loaded up, then froze again a few minutes later. any other ideas? dane

Boot in safemode and check for recent failure messages in the event viewer.