| Windows 7: Weird "distorted" random BSOD - may be something to do with Wifi? |
18 Dec 2011
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Weird "distorted" random BSOD - may be something to do with Wifi? Hi, I've got this very weird random distorted BSOD which occurs randomly, as far as I can tell, when I'm connected to a new Wifi network. I.e. when I connect on my laptop to my home Wifi network, this doesn't occur - only when I connect to any new, previously-never-been-connected Wifi networks, whether it's secured or unsecured.
I've completed the instructions and attach also the files generated from the instructions.
Finally here are my specs:
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- OEM version installed on laptop on purchase
- Over 1 year old laptop, though the problem really began I think 2 months ago
I've also run the full extended diagnostic test that came with the system and it looks like all hardware passed, especially RAM, the video adaptor and a full surface scan of the hard disk.
If anyone could help with this, much much appreciated! This is incredibly frustrating problem, especially since as far as I can tell, there is no specific trigger for it.
Thanks in advance! | My System Specs |
| OS Windows 7 Home Premium |
18 Dec 2011
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#2 | | |
As follow up, in case anyone was wondering what I meant when I wrote earlier about the "weird" BSOD I'm getting, here are some snaps of the screen when it happens... It almost feels like I've accidentally crossed into The Matrix... | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Home Premium |
18 Dec 2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Pro-x64 South Texas |
Memory faults.
Try re-seating the memory module(s) then run Memtest86+ from Memtest.org.
Follow the mfg instructions for removing/replacing memory modules. In most cases, the main battery must be removed. The small "button cell" battery can remain in place. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Built 2/11/2011 OS Windows 7 Pro-x64 CPU i7-2600 3.4GHz - 3.8GHz Turbo Motherboard Intel DH67BL-B3 Memory 8Gb - 2x4GB, Muskin 991770 PC3-1333 Graphics Card Integrated Intel HD 2000 Sound Card Integrated Intel 10.1 HD, RealTek ALC892 Monitor(s) Displays Asus LCD VH222H, Haier HL24XSL2a Screen Resolution 1920x1080, 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech EX100 Wireless Mouse Logitech EX100 Wireless PSU Seasonic 650W 80+ Gold Modular Case Rosewill Defender Cooling Stock CPU, Four 120mm case fans, PCH fan added Hard Drives Crucial C300-128Gb,
Western Digital WD5002AALX - 500Gb,
Western Digital WD7501AALS - 750Gb Internet Speed 2.5/1.5 Mbs Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Other Info Antec Veris Premier-Multimedia IR Station,
Cyber Accoustics-3602 Speakers,
AFT XM-5U Card Reader,
Hauppauge TV-HVR-2250,
Sony LX300 USB Turntable |
30 Dec 2011
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#4 | | |
Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I did as suggested (re-seating the memory modules), and then ran the Memtest 86+ for 5 passes with no errors detected (see the pic I took of the screen after running it overnight through 5 passes).
But unfortunately, it didn't solve the problem - the BSOD problem still happens, randomly as before. Do the dump files and/or the pics of the crash screen suggest any other areas I should check?
Thanks in advance, and Happy New Year! | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Home Premium |
30 Dec 2011
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#5 | | win7 ultimate / virtual box weston super mare, UK |
A lot of the information I need is in the report and .dmp files but I cannot look right now due to lack of time
My first thoughts from your symptoms and the graphical corruption you show in the pics would be drivers ?
Have you been to your laptop makers website and checked for BIOS updates and also chipset, sound, network lan and wifi, and gfx drivers ? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number built my own OS win7 ultimate / virtual box CPU Intel Core i7 3770K,1155, Ivy Bridge Motherboard MSI Z77A-G43 Memory GSkill Ripjaws Z Series 1600 CL 9.0 16GB Graphics Card KFA2 GeForce GTX 670 EX OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-E gfx card Sound Card onboard Nvidia HDMI audio Monitor(s) Displays ASUS VK222H 22" widescreen LCD monitor Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Keyboard logitech Mouse logitech MX518 PSU Corsair HX 750W ATX2.2 Modular Cooling Antec 25 Kuhler H2O 620 Hard Drives Kingston 128gb SSD
OCZ Vertex 90gb SSD
500GB WDCaviar 16mb 5000KS
320GB WDCaviar 16mb 3200AAKS sata 2
1TB Samsung 16mb HD103SJ sata 2 Internet Speed 7mb adsl |
05 Jan 2012
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Quote: Originally Posted by ickymay A lot of the information I need is in the report and .dmp files but I cannot look right now due to lack of time
My first thoughts from your symptoms and the graphical corruption you show in the pics would be drivers ?
Have you been to your laptop makers website and checked for BIOS updates and also chipset, sound, network lan and wifi, and gfx drivers ? OK, done that, and updated the Wifi driver (which was the only update available from the manufacturer website). Was actually quite happy seeing that since it looked like the problem might be linked to Wifi card or something. Unfortunately, BSOD still occurring.. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Home Premium |
06 Jan 2012
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#7 | | win7 ultimate / virtual box weston super mare, UK |

Quote: Originally Posted by tcc 
Quote: Originally Posted by ickymay A lot of the information I need is in the report and .dmp files but I cannot look right now due to lack of time
My first thoughts from your symptoms and the graphical corruption you show in the pics would be drivers ?
Have you been to your laptop makers website and checked for BIOS updates and also chipset, sound, network lan and wifi, and gfx drivers ? OK, done that, and updated the Wifi driver (which was the only update available from the manufacturer website). Was actually quite happy seeing that since it looked like the problem might be linked to Wifi card or something. Unfortunately, BSOD still occurring..  I still haven't had time to look over your .dmp files but looking at your screenshot from memtest I see you have a samsung memory stick and a Kingston stick
this is the first thing I would suspect and although memtest is an excellent memory stress test it does only detect badly faulted memory and cannot stress memory like windows does
I suggest remove one of the memory sticks and then try your damnedest to make your system crash and bluescreen ?
If it does then remove that stick and try the other on its own ?
let us know how it goes | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number built my own OS win7 ultimate / virtual box CPU Intel Core i7 3770K,1155, Ivy Bridge Motherboard MSI Z77A-G43 Memory GSkill Ripjaws Z Series 1600 CL 9.0 16GB Graphics Card KFA2 GeForce GTX 670 EX OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-E gfx card Sound Card onboard Nvidia HDMI audio Monitor(s) Displays ASUS VK222H 22" widescreen LCD monitor Screen Resolution 1680x1050 Keyboard logitech Mouse logitech MX518 PSU Corsair HX 750W ATX2.2 Modular Cooling Antec 25 Kuhler H2O 620 Hard Drives Kingston 128gb SSD
OCZ Vertex 90gb SSD
500GB WDCaviar 16mb 5000KS
320GB WDCaviar 16mb 3200AAKS sata 2
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