BSOD While Streaming/Downloading/Gaming, Mostly DRIVER_IRQL Messages

Unfortunately I ran into another BSOD. I deleted the previous minidump files so the ZIP file is smaller. It has two files in it, one from the 5th happened after I made this original post, so it may be worth looking at. So much for that lucky streak.

I'm wondering if it is indeed the HDD, and the BIOS not showing it is a sign of its issues. I wish I had another HDD laying around to test it... is there any sort of way to check the HDD with something else besides Seatools? Such as chkdsk? I'm personally just weary of calling customer support for computer companies... in most of my past experiences, I've barely been able to understand what they're saying.

I'm not on my PC at the mo so can't check the dumps but here is how to run chkdsk: Disk Check. Make sure to scan and automatically attempt to fix errors and recover bad sectors. The disk will obviously be in use so it will reboot.

Right then, down to business.

I've had a look at new dump files and the first one indicates hardware as per the earlier ones. The second one however, blames the crash on your NVidia card drivers. If the chkdsk doesn't solve the issues, I want you to try something:

You mentioned that you installed a graphics card 2 months ago in your original post. Try running Furmark to stress test your GPU. STOP THE TEST IMMEDIATELY IF ARTEFACTS BEGIN TO APPEAR ON THE SCREEN OR THE TEMPERATURE LEVELS OUT OR EXCEEDS 90 DEGREES. If no artefacts or distortion appears on the screen, consider the test passed. If artefacts do appear, make sure the card is properly seated.

Stephen

I'm running the gpu test, it's at 99% load, 22% memory load and the temperature is at a steady 79°C. It's been going for almost ten minutes without a hitch. When is it safe to assume it's a pass?

I'll be running checkdsk per your recommendation after this test. Thanks for being a huge help! I really appreciate it!

That seems pretty stable to me, if there were problems, they would have come along within the first 10 minutes I think. Levelling out at 79 degrees shows that you have good cooling as well.
Report back after check disk, I still have some more ideas!

Stephen

The chkdisk scan finished and everything looks green as far as that goes. I'm open to more suggestions!

Ok, I think the next thing to do is determine if a driver is causing the BSOD's because I have a feeling it is a HDD or other hardware issue. To do this you need to use Driver Verifier. This will stress the drivers and cause BSOD's. Once the PC has crashed a few times, upload the new dumps. If there are no crashes after 12-24 hrs, then a driver is not to blame. Stop driver verifier. Instructions:

• An underlying driver may be incompatible\conflicting with your system. Run Driver Verifier to find any issues. To run Driver Verifier, do the following:
  a. Backup your system and user files
  b. Create a system restore point
  c. If you do not have a Windows 7 DVD, Create a system repair disc
  d. In Windows 7:
  

  • Click the Start Menu
  • Type verifier in Search programs and files (do not hit enter)
  • Right click verifier and click Run as administrator
  • Put a tick in Create custom settings (for code developers) and click next
  • Put a tick in Select individual settings from a full list and click next
  • Set up the individual settings as in the image and click next
    
  • Put a tick in Select driver names from a list
  • Put a tick next to all non-Microsoft drivers.
  • Click Finish.
  • Restart your computer.

  
  
  If Windows cannot start in normal mode with driver verifier running, start in safe mode. If it cannot start in safe mode or normal mode, restore the system restore point using System Restore OPTION TWO.
  
  If you are unable to start Windows with all drivers being verified or if the blue screen crashes fail to create .dmp files, run them in groups of 5 or 10 until you find a group that causes blue screen crashes and stores the blue screen .dmp files.
  The idea with Verifier is to cause the system to crash, so do the things you normally do that cause crashes. After you have a few crashes, upload the crash reports for us to take a look and try to find patterns.
  
  When you are ready to disable Verifier: Start Menu -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Right click Command Prompt -> Run as administrator -> Type the following command and then Enter:
  verifier /reset
  -> Restart your computer.

If you have any issues, tell me. If at the end of this a driver is not to blame, I can start to do some more detailed hardware diagnostics, for example, working out why the BIOS is not showing your HDD.

Stephen

Will do, I'll run that verifier until I go to bed tonight. I'll be sure to post the results immediately after a crash or a pass. Thanks a ton!

Please start Safe Mode with Networking and run through the https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html. They should indicate what is causing the immediate crashes.