Solved BSOD, Usually Near Startup, error 0xf4

monekoluv · Apr 4, 2012

Hello all,
I am new to this site. I have recently built a new gaming machine within the past month.
After about a week I got my first BSOD while browsing the web. I have gotten them much more frequently usually right after startup since then.

System Specs:
8GB ram
Intel i5-2500k 3.4Ghz
EVGA Nvidia GTX560 Ti Video Card
60GB OCZ Agility 3 SSD
1TB 7200 RPM Seagate HD

Thank you for your help in advance.

JMH · Apr 4, 2012

1.If you are overclocking STOP!

2. Please download the free version of Malwarebytes.
Update it immediately.
Do a full system scan
Let us know the results at the end.

Malwarebytes : Download free malware, virus and spyware tools to get your computer back in shape!

monekoluv · Apr 4, 2012

Thank you for your reply.

I am not OCing; however, I did install, update, and run Malware-bytes with the following results:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.60.1.1000
Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware, anti-virus and spyware removal download

Database version: v2012.04.04.02

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
SteVen :: ASHEVILLE [administrator]

4/4/2012 12:22:50 AM
mbam-log-2012-04-04 (00-22-50).txt

Scan type: Full scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 292479
Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 3 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 1
C:\$Recycle.Bin\S-1-5-21-2109100815-34228144-1897273543-1000\$RYH39FS.exe (PUP.Bundle.Installer.OI) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

(end)

JMH · Apr 4, 2012

1. Please run System File Check. {Option 2}
You MAY need to run it 3 times.
Let us know the results at the end.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

2. Next run a Disk Check.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

monekoluv · Apr 4, 2012

SFC verified no issues all 3 times.
DISKCHK ran fine as well

Thanks again.

monekoluv · Apr 4, 2012

I have been doing research, It seems likely that It is a problem with my OCZ Agility Hard Drive. Something about it going into an idle state or disconnecting. Can anyone confirm this?

JMH · Apr 4, 2012

Keep troubleshooting.
Upload any further DMP's for analysis please.

monekoluv · Apr 5, 2012

I was playing minecraft for about ten minutes and I got the BSOD again, attached are the new collection of dmp files, only one is new.

JMH · Apr 5, 2012

1. Please run this test to verify your memory and find which driver is causing the problem.

* If you are overclocking anything reset to default before running these tests.
In other words STOP!!!

* If you have Raid update its Driver.

Memtest.

*Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder or another ISO burning program. Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

*Boot from the CD, and leave it running for at least 5 or 6 passes.

Just remember, any time Memtest reports errors, it can be either bad RAM or a bad motherboard slot.

Test the sticks individually, and if you find a good one, test it in all slots.

Any errors are indicative of a memory problem.

If a known good stick fails in a motherboard slot it is probably the slot.

Click to expand...

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html

FYI...

2. You might need to consider
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

monekoluv · Apr 5, 2012

I have already run memtest86+ multiple times with no issues. however, I have been considering a clean install

JMH · Apr 6, 2012

monekoluv said:
I have already run memtest86+ multiple times with no issues. however, I have been considering a clean install

Before you do a Clean Install....

Avast can be a contributing cause of BSOD'S .
Please remove and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials AT LEAST TO TEST.

http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows

zigzag3143 · Apr 6, 2012

Kudo's on your decision. Clean installs are a PITA but often are the fastest way to get going again, and they make your machine the most efficient it will ever be.

One caution though is to not install the same software as you did before or you may end up right where you started.

Good luck

monekoluv · Apr 7, 2012

Thank you all for your help,
I did install avast after the BSODs started, so it was not the starting issue.
however i did a clean install before i got these messages, and so far have been BSOD-free.
I'll update if anything happens

JMH · Apr 7, 2012

Thanks for reporting back.
Good luck too.
Please mark this thread as solved when you are sure all is well.

monekoluv · Apr 7, 2012

So I was installing Microsoft Security Essentials and during the initial update my computer froze, I could not do anything so I had to do a hard shutdown. Along restarting, I got the BSOD again. I finished the update, then was fine for a bit. Shutdown, started my computer today and before I got the login, got BSOD again. Restarted fine though.

zigzag3143 · Apr 7, 2012

monekoluv said:
So I was installing Microsoft Security Essentials and during the initial update my computer froze, I could not do anything so I had to do a hard shutdown. Along restarting, I got the BSOD again. I finished the update, then was fine for a bit. Shutdown, started my computer today and before I got the login, got BSOD again. Restarted fine though.

Probably caused by : AppleCharger.sys. Your USB can natively charge USB devices.

monekoluv · Apr 7, 2012

Probably caused by : AppleCharger.sys. Your USB can natively charge USB devices.

I apologize. What should I do about that?

zigzag3143 · Apr 7, 2012

monekoluv said:
Probably caused by : AppleCharger.sys. Your USB can natively charge USB devices.

Click to expand...

I apologize. What should I do about that?

No need.

Applecharger isnt necessary for charging and can be removed in program control panel. You can also just rename it from Applecharger.sys to Applecharger.bak so it cant load. Your system may complain if the latter is used.

monekoluv · Apr 7, 2012

Do I just uninstall ON_OFF charge program by GIGABYTE in control panel?

zigzag3143 · Apr 8, 2012

monekoluv said:
Do I just uninstall ON_OFF charge program by GIGABYTE in control panel?

I am not sure. Do you not have either iTunes, an iPhone, etc? If you dont then the gigabyte may be using it.

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