Overclocking
If you are overclocking any hardware, STOP. Reset any changed values back to default.
Code:
Start Menu\Programs\ASUS\AI Suite II Public:Start Menu\Programs\ASUS\AI Suite II Public
Warning
This is overclocking software and can lead to system instability and BSOD's. Please reset all components to their stock speeds and then remove the software.
SFC /scannow to check windows for corruption:
How to Repair Windows 7 System Files with System File Checker
1. Click Start
2. In the search box, type Command Prompt
3. In the list that appears, right-click on cmd.exe and choose Run as administrator
4. In the command window that opens, type sfc /scannow
and hit enter.
Start up
Keep less stuff at the start-up. Only anti-virus, this helps avoid driver conflicts and improves time to log in to windows.
Troubleshoot a Problem by Performing a Clean Startup in Windows 7 or Vista
How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7
Hard Drive/Storage
Post disk summary using CrystalDiskInfo software: CrystalDiskInfo Standard Edition
- For how to upload a screenshot or file, read here
Make a hard drive test from the hard drive manufacturers website: Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure
For errors on your Hard drive(s): How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7
System Optimisers
Please remove the following software:
Code:
Start Menu\Programs\TuneUp Utilities 2012 Public:Start Menu\Programs\TuneUp Utilities 2012 Public
Start Menu\Programs\TuneUp Utilities 2012\All functions Public:Start Menu\Programs\TuneUp Utilities 2012\All functions Public
This software is a known cause of 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 - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download but make sure you back up the registry before making letting ccleaner delete anything.10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer
Daemon Tools/Alcohol %
Code:
Start Menu\Programs\DAEMON Tools Lite Public:Start Menu\Programs\DAEMON Tools Lite Public
Daemon Tools (and Alcohol % software) are known to cause BSOD's on some Win7 systems (mostly due to the sptd.sys driver, although we have seen dtsoftbus01.sys blamed on several occasions). Please uninstall the program, then use the following free tool to ensure that the troublesome sptd.sys driver is removed from your system (pick the 32 or 64 bit system depending on your system's configuration): DuplexSecure - FAQ
As an alternative, many people recommend the use of Total Mounter or Magic ISO
Code:
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.
BugCheck 124, {0, fffffa8010c2a028, be200000, 5110a}
Probably caused by : GenuineIntel
Followup: MachineOwner
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0: kd> !analyze -v
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WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR (124)
A fatal hardware error has occurred. Parameter 1 identifies the type of error
source that reported the error. Parameter 2 holds the address of the
WHEA_ERROR_RECORD structure that describes the error conditon.
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000000, Machine Check Exception
Arg2: fffffa8010c2a028, Address of the WHEA_ERROR_RECORD structure.
Arg3: 00000000be200000, High order 32-bits of the MCi_STATUS value.
Arg4: 000000000005110a, Low order 32-bits of the MCi_STATUS value.
Debugging Details:
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BUGCHECK_STR: 0x124_GenuineIntel
CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1
DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN7_DRIVER_FAULT
PROCESS_NAME: System
CURRENT_IRQL: f
STACK_TEXT:
fffff800`00ba8a98 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KeBugCheckEx
STACK_COMMAND: kb
FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner
MODULE_NAME: GenuineIntel
IMAGE_NAME: GenuineIntel
DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 0
FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0x124_GenuineIntel_PROCESSOR_CACHE
BUCKET_ID: X64_0x124_GenuineIntel_PROCESSOR_CACHE
Followup: MachineOwner
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0: kd> !errrec fffffa8010c2a028
===============================================================================
Common Platform Error Record @ fffffa8010c2a028
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Record Id : 01ce701a02a8da24
Severity : Fatal (1)
Length : 928
Creator : Microsoft
Notify Type : Machine Check Exception
Timestamp : 6/23/2013 14:47:45 (UTC)
Flags : 0x00000000
===============================================================================
Section 0 : Processor Generic
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor @ fffffa8010c2a0a8
Section @ fffffa8010c2a180
Offset : 344
Length : 192
Flags : 0x00000001 Primary
Severity : Fatal
Proc. Type : x86/x64
Instr. Set : x64
Error Type : Cache error
Operation : Generic
Flags : 0x00
Level : 2
CPU Version : 0x00000000000306a9
Processor ID : 0x0000000000000000
===============================================================================
Section 1 : x86/x64 Processor Specific
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor @ fffffa8010c2a0f0
Section @ fffffa8010c2a240
Offset : 536
Length : 128
Flags : 0x00000000
Severity : Fatal
Local APIC Id : 0x0000000000000000
CPU Id : a9 06 03 00 00 08 10 00 - bf e3 9a 7f ff fb eb bf
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Proc. Info 0 @ fffffa8010c2a240
===============================================================================
Section 2 : x86/x64 MCA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor @ fffffa8010c2a138
Section @ fffffa8010c2a2c0
Offset : 664
Length : 264
Flags : 0x00000000
Severity : Fatal
Error : GCACHEL2_ERR_ERR (Proc 0 Bank 8)
Status : 0xbe2000000005110a
Address : 0x000000041e4d3780
Misc. : 0x0000001080000086
A "stop 0x124" is fundamentally different to many other types of bluescreens because it stems from a hardware complaint.
Tip
Stop 0x124 minidumps contain very little practical information, and it is therefore necessary to approach the problem as a case of hardware in an unknown state of distress.
You can read more on this error and what to try here... Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try:
Stop 124 Troubleshooting Strategy