BSOD worker_thread_returned_at_bad _IRQL

Keep getting BSOD at seemingly random times (no particular program is triggering it that i can see)

Here's the msinfo32 file. hope this helps :)

and the .nfo

thanks

Thanks.

This should be an easy fix. *Fingers crossed*

All your dumps come with BugCheck E1 which is common where McAfee is present.

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\McAfee	Public:Start Menu\Programs\McAfee	Public

McAfee is a frequent cause of BSOD-s, consider uninstalling it with the McAfee Removal Tool and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials at least to test.

• How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the Consumer Products Removal tool (MCPR)
• McAfee Removal Tool - McAfee Uninstaller

I see that you have already installed Microsoft Security Essentials and running two antiviruses will create issues anyway.

• is it bad to run multiple antivirus programs?

MSE is recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability compared to other antiviruses/internet security software:-

• 1. Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
  2. Malwarebytes - Free
  3. Good and Free system security combination.

Do not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.

Run a full scan with both (separately) once downloaded, installed and updated.

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Run the System File Checker. It allows the user to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files:

• 1. Click on the
  2. Type CMD on Search
  3. Left click and Run as Administrator
  4. Type SFC /scannow

Full tutorial here:

• SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

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Run Disk Check on your hard disk for file system errors and bad sectors on it:

• Disk Check

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

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

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Go to this link and get all latest drivers it will find for your system:

• Intel® Driver Update Utility

Post back results & we'll do more troubleshooting if needed.