Windows 7: BSOD when downloading torrents

Hello everyone,



I also started to get BSOD's when I'm downloading torrents, downloaded for years without any problems. I guess I don't have explain everything that happened since it happened to so many people allready. I have attached the file I got from SF diagnostic tool. I hope somebody can help me with this.

Best regards,

Dave

Welcome to SevenForums.

Can you tell me if you have any 3rd party firewall programs, or multiple antiviruses installed on your system? (I can only see MSE at the moment).

No, I only use MSE. I was running AVG free but uninstalled it when I wanted to install MSE.

Alright.

Update the following driver from here: Driver Reference Table (Try deleting its drivers/older drivers using Driver Fusion/Sweeper)
Uninstall the software below using the Free version of Revo uninstaller (in Advanced Mode). Reboot the computer if you are asked to.

Alcohol 52%
Please uninstall Alcohol 52%. It uses a driver called sptd.sys which is known to cause BSODs in Windows 7. Uninstall the software using Add/Remove Programs. Reboot the system. Once the program is uninstalled, run sptd.sys uninstaller to remove the driver from your system.

As an alternative, many people recommend the use of Total Mounter or Magic ISO

OR, Prefer 7zip out of all:
Download and install 7-Zip, it is free +it can extract any iso file. So you can use it the way you want to. At a max you'll miss some chapter chooser screen of a DVD title.

System Optimisers
These software can contribute in BSOD's. The windows 7 operating system does not require these registry cleaning software. They often tune-down rather than tune-up and can wreck the OS beyond repair. Microsoft have improved Windows 7 significantly and it is much better at organising and optimising itself than its predecessors. Check this, this and this thread for evidence.

If you feel the need to use a registry cleaning or optimisation software, most of us recommend the use of CCleaner but make sure you back up the registry before making letting ccleaner delete anything.

Run the System File Checker that scans the of all protected Windows 7 system files and replaces incorrect corrupted, changed/modified, or damaged versions with the correct versions if possible:

• SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

Free up the start-up, nothing except the antivirus is usually needed.

• Startup Programs - Change
• Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup

Let us know the results.

Thx, Koolkat77. I'll get on it right away.

Keep us posted

No luck this time. I did what you told me but when I started downloading again, I got the BSOD again.
I think it had something to do with NETIO.SYS. The new files are attached.

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.

Also install any optional updates from windows updates.

Uninstall the torrent client using the free version of Revo Uninstaller and download a new (non beta version) from filehippo > File Sharing Downloads - FileHippo.com

BTW, which program are you using for downloading torrents?

I'm using µTorrent. Edit: just uninstalled it.

AVG TuneUp will cause BSODs as well. If you have it in Start up, remove it. I'd recommend uninstalling it and use CCleaner to clean temp files and registry entries. CCleaner is all I would use for the registry since most all others are far too aggressive and bork Windows 7.