BSOD - sudden, constant and when doing NOTHING!


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #1

    BSOD - sudden, constant and when doing NOTHING!


    Hi there,

    Yup, another noob with a BSOD posting.

    Suddden and constant BSOD this week.
    I havent changed, upgraded, updated, modified, deleted or otherwise stuck my fingers into anything this week.

    I HAVE generally tinkered with and upgraded my computer (packard bell iMedia x2416), but the last thing I did was to upgrade the RAM 5 weeks ago from 4GB (2x2gb) to 6gb (2gb + 4gb), DDR2.
    I've run windows memory diagnostic AND memtest (over night) - no errors.
    I've run anti-virus scans and malware scans - nothing flagged.

    Tinkered components, apart from the RAM, in order of change:

    Graphics card upgraded to Nvidia GTS 450 - no problem with that for over a year.
    PSU from manufacturers to Winpower silent 600W - changed same time as graphics card - no problems at all.
    Windows Vista 32bit to Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (3 months old)
    Um... i changed the speakers yesterday...

    The drawer on my DVD drive was stuck and wouldnt open, so I have disconnected the power and sata cable inside the case.

    All drivers are up-to-date, so I have no idea whats happening.

    The 'windows has recovered from a stupid error' message window says:

    Problem signature:
    Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
    OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
    Locale ID: 2057

    Additional information about the problem:
    BCCode: a
    BCP1: 0000000000000008
    BCP2: 0000000000000002
    BCP3: 0000000000000000
    BCP4: FFFFF800036017F7
    OS Version: 6_1_7601
    Service Pack: 1_0
    Product: 256_1


    I've uploaded the dmp file and other info as per the BSOD posting rules.

    All help muchly appreciated!

    P.
      My Computer


  2. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #2

    Hello mabtycoon,

    Avast can be a contributing cause of BSOD'S .
    Please remove and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials AT LEAST TO TEST

    http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #3

    Related to Rt64win7.sys 8101E/8168/8169 NDIS 6.20 64-bit Driver from Realtek Corporation. yours is from 2/2009 and should be updated to the newest available driver.
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  4. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Hi there,
    thanks so much for the fast reply.

    The driver update part of device manager says it's up to date already, do you know where i would find a newer one?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    JMH said:
    Hello mabtycoon,

    Avast can be a contributing cause of BSOD'S .
    Please remove and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials AT LEAST TO TEST

    http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
    Thanks for the fast reply, I had read that Avast can be the offender. I've installed the MSE, fingers crossed!
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #6

    mabtycoon said:
    JMH said:
    Hello mabtycoon,

    Avast can be a contributing cause of BSOD'S .
    Please remove and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials AT LEAST TO TEST

    http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
    Thanks for the fast reply, I had read that Avast can be the offender. I've installed the MSE, fingers crossed!

    Good luck
      My Computer


 

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