Thanks Arc - I tried that already and it sends me straight to the BSOD and then reboots again and at that point i just go into safe mode. I managed to save the memory dump in a .rar extension and have attached it below. Hopefully you or someone can help me with this.
I appreciate you and KoolKat77's help.
Thanks,
Fernando
Probably caused by : athrx.sys Atheros network adapter driver Update your network adapter driver:ATHEROS drivers for Microsoft Windows (Atheros?????)
Anthony - I saved the download to a flash drive from my laptop and then tried to install on my infected desktop. It won't let me do it because I can't access the network. I can only run in safe mode. I try to run in safe mode plus network but the PC goes right into the BSOD and then reboots. Any other suggestions? Were you able to look at the attachment I sent in my previous e-mail.
Thanks again for your help.
Fernando
Hi - Is there anyone out there that can help me with this issue. I attached the minidump in my previous posts. As I stated earlier, I cannot access the internet because safe mode with network just sends me to the same BSOD. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Fernando
I saved the download of Atheros (see previous post from Anthony) to a flash drive from my laptop and then tried to install on my infected desktop. It won't let me do it because I can't access the network. I can only run in safe mode. I try to run in safe mode plus network but the PC goes right into the BSOD and then reboots. Any other suggestions? Thanks again for your help.
Fernando
Fernando, you uninstall all your network adapter drivers from the Device manager.
- Right click on "my computer" icon and click "manage" on the context menu.
- It will open the "computer management" window.
- Select "Device Manager" in the left pane, It will list all the existing devices up.
- Expand "Network Adapters" by clicking on the triangle in front of it.
- Select one item under it, right click, uninstall.
- Continue the process of step 5 for all items under "Network Adapters"
- Now restart the computer. At restart, windows will auto configure the appropriate system driver.
Can you use network now? or it is still crashes? let us know.
Thank you very much Arc. I am now able to work in network mode. Attached is the data dump using your diagnostics tool. Please let me know what you find out.
Thanks again for your help.
Fernando
How old the last crash is?
Is it after you have done the driver uninstallation?
If not, dont worry. You are safe now from Atheros network adapter driver caused crashes.
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For your information .....
Code:fffff880`031bea28 fffff880`03ebd297Unable to load image \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\athrx.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for athrx.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for athrx.sys athrx+0x2e297So you can easily realize how old it was.Code:lmvm athrx start end module name fffff880`03e8f000 fffff880`03ffd000 athrx T (no symbols) Loaded symbol image file: athrx.sys Image path: \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\athrx.sys Image name: athrx.sys Timestamp: Sat Jun 06 03:40:06 2009 (4A2997BE) CheckSum: 0016EDA1 ImageSize: 0016E000 Translations: 0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
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But, what made your network blocked? I have the answer.
Attachment 239054
McAfeeCode:fffff880`031be0d8 fffff880`01369857Unable to load image \SystemRoot\system32\drivers\mfehidk.sys, Win32 error 0n2 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for mfehidk.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for mfehidk.sys mfehidk+0x72857
Uninstall McAfee using McAfee removal tool, and install Microsoft Security Essentials - Microsoft Windows.
let us know the results.
Arc - you are a genius. It seems I am back up and running after I uninstalled the drivers. Also updated them with the latest versions. I will go ahead and delete McAfee. What is the best way to do a complete system backup so I have the latest in case this happens again? Is there a company or site you would recommend.
Once again I appreciate everyone's help with this.
Thank you,
Fernando
Fernando, I am no genius... those are very common info actually
For backup, we use either of these two ways ....
You choose which one suits you.
And, as far as you are not uninstalling McAfee, you are not safe, ok :) ?
So, let us know it it troubles again.
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