Random BSOD's, various error messages. ntoskernel.exe?


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    Random BSOD's, various error messages. ntoskernel.exe?


    Hey all,

    Yesterday, after mounting my ssd (note, mounting, NOT attaching the cables. I already had it installed before.) I booted up my PC and my graphics card fan and CPU cooler started spinning at full speed and I had a BSOD, 30 seconds after windows booted. This happened 3 times, no matter what I tried. After that, all was working fine again, but the fans still started spinning at full speed until about 30 seconds after windows was booted. I had done various things for anotehr 6 hours on my PC, until I shut it down.
    Today, I started having more BSOD's, suddenly while doing different things. I've had it happen while gaming, while skyping and while I wasn't even on the computer.
    I have looked at the dumps through BlueScreenView and ntoskernel.exe was among the red-highlighted files every time. I have done 2 complete passes of memtest, both returned no errors at all. I also ran a SFC /SCANNOW Command, and it returned error-free. Below is the txt file generated in BlueScreenView and attached are the dumps.

    Code:
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    Dump File         : 010513-10358-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 5-1-2013 19:26:08
    Bug Check String  : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
    Bug Check Code    : 0x00000050
    Parameter 1       : fffff808`02e5bb00
    Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000000
    Parameter 3       : fffff800`02cd2437
    Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000005
    Caused By Driver  : discache.sys
    Caused By Address : discache.sys+491c740
    File Description  : 
    Product Name      : 
    Company           : 
    File Version      : 
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+705c0
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010513-10358-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 288.718
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    Dump File         : 010513-8985-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 5-1-2013 16:52:00
    Bug Check String  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
    Bug Check Code    : 0x000000d1
    Parameter 1       : fffffa88`0afe1578
    Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000002
    Parameter 3       : 00000000`00000000
    Parameter 4       : fffff880`02c84eeb
    Caused By Driver  : afd.sys
    Caused By Address : afd.sys+42eeb
    File Description  : 
    Product Name      : 
    Company           : 
    File Version      : 
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+705c0
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010513-8985-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 276.344
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    Dump File         : 010513-17113-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 5-1-2013 15:48:14
    Bug Check String  : SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
    Bug Check Code    : 0x0000003b
    Parameter 1       : 00000000`c0000005
    Parameter 2       : fffff800`030c52a6
    Parameter 3       : fffff880`0950b7b0
    Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000000
    Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
    Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+705c0
    File Description  : NT Kernel & System
    Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
    Company           : Microsoft Corporation
    File Version      : 6.1.7600.17118 (win7_gdr.120830-0334)
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+705c0
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010513-17113-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 276.344
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    Dump File         : 010513-17082-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 5-1-2013 14:14:20
    Bug Check String  : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
    Bug Check Code    : 0x000000d1
    Parameter 1       : fffff820`02c979d0
    Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000002
    Parameter 3       : 00000000`00000008
    Parameter 4       : fffff820`02c979d0
    Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
    Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+705c0
    File Description  : NT Kernel & System
    Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
    Company           : Microsoft Corporation
    File Version      : 6.1.7600.17118 (win7_gdr.120830-0334)
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+705c0
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010513-17082-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 276.344
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    Dump File         : 010413-3104-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 4-1-2013 20:59:43
    Bug Check String  : 
    Bug Check Code    : 0x00000109
    Parameter 1       : a3a039d8`98430515
    Parameter 2       : b3b7465e`eabfd743
    Parameter 3       : fffff800`02c2b294
    Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000001
    Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
    Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
    File Description  : NT Kernel & System
    Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
    Company           : Microsoft Corporation
    File Version      : 6.1.7600.17118 (win7_gdr.120830-0334)
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010413-3104-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 280.928
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    Dump File         : 010413-8892-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 4-1-2013 20:48:41
    Bug Check String  : 
    Bug Check Code    : 0x00000109
    Parameter 1       : a3a039d8`984028f5
    Parameter 2       : b3b7465e`eabcfb23
    Parameter 3       : fffff800`02c2b294
    Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000001
    Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
    Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
    File Description  : NT Kernel & System
    Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
    Company           : Microsoft Corporation
    File Version      : 6.1.7600.17118 (win7_gdr.120830-0334)
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010413-8892-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 276.344
    ==================================================
    
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    Dump File         : 010413-3806-01.dmp
    Crash Time        : 4-1-2013 19:44:03
    Bug Check String  : PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
    Bug Check Code    : 0x00000050
    Parameter 1       : ffffffff`ffffffb8
    Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000000
    Parameter 3       : fffff960`000c7579
    Parameter 4       : 00000000`00000000
    Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
    Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
    File Description  : NT Kernel & System
    Product Name      : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
    Company           : Microsoft Corporation
    File Version      : 6.1.7600.17118 (win7_gdr.120830-0334)
    Processor         : x64
    Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+71f00
    Stack Address 1   : 
    Stack Address 2   : 
    Stack Address 3   : 
    Computer Name     : 
    Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\010413-3806-01.dmp
    Processors Count  : 8
    Major Version     : 15
    Minor Version     : 7600
    Dump File Size    : 276.344
    ==================================================
    My question is, do any of you guys know the cause for these BSOD's and a possible fix?
    -JoQeZ


    system specs:
    Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45
    CPU: Intel i7 3770
    RAM: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (one stick)
    SSD: Kingston V300 120GB
    HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 500GB
    PSU: OCZ CoreXStream 500W
    Aftermarket CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
    Last edited by joqez; 05 Jan 2013 at 14:12. Reason: You really shouldn't press on submit when you're not done writing
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  2. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #2

    Welcome

    Did you perform a clean install of windows after adding new hardware?

    I'd suggest you perform one if you haven't already. Here's a tutorial for the clean install:

    Download the x64 Service Pack 1 inclusive ISO file (Home Premium) in your case

    Make sure all hardware components are rightly plugged, re-seat them if required

    Let us know if you still have BSOD after installing windows afresh

    And please post all files following the https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html

    Good luck
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I did reinstall windows on my SSD after installing it and I haven't changed any hardware since.
    Attached is the file from the Diagnostics Tool.
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  4. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #4

    Is the firmware for your SSD up-to-date?

    Check for one and see if the stability returns.

    Upload a screenshot of your hard disk using CrystalDiskInfo:

    Make a hard drive test from the hard drive manufacturers website:

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

    Hard drive test both short and long with:

    Also the DOS version of:

    Perform a System File Check:
    1. Click on the start
    2. Type CMD on Search
    3. Left click and Run as Administrator
    4. Type SFC /scannow

    Full tutorial here:

    Reduce items at start-up. Nothing except anti-virus is required:

    What security software do you use?

    Make scans with the following:

    -Kaspersky TDSSKiller

    -ESET online scanner

    Microsoft Security Essentials.
    Recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability compared to other antiviruses/internet security software. It is free and lightweight:-
       Warning
    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.

    Install all updates and Service Pack 1:

    If this does not help test RAM.

    Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.

    The goal is to test all the RAM sticks and all the motherboard slots.

    Check your motherboard manual to ensure the RAM sticks are in the recommended motherboard slots. Some motherboards have very specific slots required for the number of RAM sticks installed.

    If you get errors, stop the test and continue with the next step.

    1. Remove all but one stick of RAM from your computer (this will be RAM stick #1), and run Memtest86 again, for 7 passes.
    *Be sure to note the RAM stick, use a piece of tape with a number, and note the motherboard slot.
    If this stick passes the test then go to step #3.

    2. If RAM stick #1 has errors, repeat the test with RAM stick #2 in the same motherboard slot.
    *If RAM stick #2 passes, this indicates that RAM stick #1 may be bad. If you want to be absolutely sure, re-test RAM stick #1 in another known good slot.
    *If RAM stick #2 has errors, this indicates another possible bad RAM stick, a possible motherboard slot failure or inadequate settings.
    3. Test the next stick of RAM (stick #2) in the next motherboard slot.
    *If this RAM stick has errors repeat step #2 using a known good stick if possible, or another stick.
    *If this RAM stick has no errors and both sticks failed in slot#1, test RAM stick #1 in this slot.
    4. If you find a stick that passes the test, test it in all the other motherboard slots.

    If Part 2 testing shows errors, and all tests in Part 3 show errors, you will need to test the RAM sticks in another computer and/or test other RAM in your computer to identify the problem.

    In this way, you can identify whether it is a bad stick of RAM, a bad motherboard, or incompatibility between the sticks.
       Information
    Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes.

       Tip
    Do this test overnight, before going to bed.

    Perform Initial Hardware Diagnostics and Additional Hardware Diagnostics
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I will do the various SSD test's soon, because apparently Kingston's site is down at the moment, so that'll have to to wait. I'll test the other things now.
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  6. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #6

    Keep us posted. :)
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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I've don everything you told me, and it turned out it's my RAM. I bought a new stick and it stopped.
    Marked as solved
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  8. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #8

    Glad you got it sorted.
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