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Random BSODs; Firefox 4 random crashes
I recently built a new desktop PC running a clean install of Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit retail version (see my system specs). All hardware was purchased new, and all software installed were fresh installs. All Windows Updates were applied successfully, including SP1. I have also updated all drivers using manufacturer supplied drivers online as well as through Windows Update. BIOS is flashed to latest manufacturer version, and RAM timings were tightened to rated specs (default 9-9-9-24 at 1.5V, rated for 7-7-7-21 at 1.5V).
After using my system for a day or two, I started getting frequent Firefox application crashes (several times a day). These manifested themselves by abruptly exiting out of Firefox and bringing up the Crash Report manager; no freezing up or unresponsiveness of any sort was involved. I am using Firefox 4 with no third-party add-ons except for AdBlock Plus. I also received several BSOD's (three, I believe), one of which is MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (0x1A). The BSOD's occurred randomly while browsing or doing other tasks, and did not appear to be triggered by any given event. My uTorrent application also crashed once not long after a Firefox crash, but this was a one-time event.
I have run memtest86+ for one pass on each of my sticks of ram individually, and 5+ passes on the two sticks together, with no errors. This is my first time building a PC, and I have previously only used Windows 7 32-bit. Since all of the hardware is new, I am wondering whether there could be a hardware issue, or whether the root cause is software-related. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.
Last edited by Klarerwind; 15 Apr 2011 at 00:03.