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I had a random bsod while on youtube.
I am not sure how I came about to have a bsod but here is the bsod file.
I am not sure how I came about to have a bsod but here is the bsod file.
Allot of important info is missing from your zip, please follow Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions to grab all and upload a new report here.
Thanks, I was working on that while I made first post. Here it is.
Please uninstall Daemon Tools. 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
Perform a Clean boot:
Reduce items at start-up. No software except anti-virus is required plus doing this improves the time for logging into windows:
Please remove Norton for testing purpose.
Microsoft Security Essentials is recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability
compared to other antivirus or internet security software. It is free and lightweight:-
- Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
- Malwarebytes: Removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer
- Good and Free system security combination.
WarningDo not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.
Make scans with the following:
Kaspersky TDSSKiller
ESET online scanner:
Check for update of the driver(s) below:
vcsvad.sys Sun Nov 16 15:51:18 2008 (491FED16)
Avnex Ltd. Virtual Audio Device
Driver Reference Table - vcsvad.sys
Sometimes drivers remain, not completely uninstalled. Follow this tutorial for complete removal of drivers of the particular program: How to Clean Left Over Driver Files with Driver Sweeper
Use Revo Uninstaller to uninstall stubborn software. Opt for Advance Mode while uninstalling which allows you to remove leftover registry:-
Run Disk Check on your Hard Drive for file system errors and bad sectors on it:
Upload a screenshot of your hard disk using Crystal Disk Info:
- CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World
- Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
Check for heating issues using Speccy or HWMonitor. Upload a screen shot with either of the tools: