Hello, just received a completely random BSOD out of the blue, I thought I had fixed my issues. Anyway any help or advice would be appreciated, also I'm trying to remove a load of junk programs, so if you see something unessential, which isn't gaming related please tell me to uninstall it :P.
Thanks A lot
Max
Hi Max and welcome
The most recent two were caused by memory corruption (usually a driver and as yet un-named). I would
Run Memetest
Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder or another ISO burning program. Memtest86.com - Memory Diagnostic
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.
Driver verifier (to id the faulting driver)
I'd suggest that you first backup your stuff and then make sure you've got access to another computer so you can contact us if problems arise. Then make a System Restore point (so you can restore the system using the Vista/Win7 Startup Repair feature).
In Windows 7 you can make a Startup Repair disk by going to Start....All Programs...Maintenance...Create a System Repair Disc - with Windows Vista you'll have to use your installation disk or the "Repair your computer" option at the top of the Safe Mode menu .
Then, here's the procedure:
- Go to Start and type in "verifier" (without the quotes) and press Enter
- Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" and click "Next"
- Select "Select individual settings from a full list" and click "Next"
- Select everything EXCEPT FOR "Low Resource Simulation" and click "Next"
- Select "Select driver names from a list" and click "Next"
Then select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft and click "Next"
- Select "Finish" on the next page.
Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen. Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation (an estimate on my part).
If you can't get into Windows because it crashes too soon, try it in Safe Mode.
If you can't get into Safe Mode, try using System Restore from your installation DVD to set the system back to the previous restore point that you created.
And update the older drivers below
Old drivers needing update
How To Find Drivers:Code:pfc.sys 9/27/2002 06:53:07 PM 0x929db680 0x00002680 0x3d94e153 0x929d9000 nvport.sys 5/5/2006 10:20:59 PM 0x92484000 0x00007000 0x445c080b 0x9247d000 lirsgt.sys 3/7/2009 11:17:27 AM 0x9d718880 0x00004880 0x49b29007 0x9d714000 AtiPcie.sys 5/5/2009 11:00:16 AM 0x8cbc3000 0x00008000 0x4a005480 0x8cbbb000 atksgt.sys 5/10/2009 10:50:58 AM 0x9d714000 0x00043000 0x4a06e9d2 0x9d6d1000 spldr.sys 5/11/2009 12:13:47 PM 0x8cdce000 0x00008000 0x4a084ebb 0x8cdc6000 GEARAspiWDM.sys 5/18/2009 08:16:53 AM 0x929e1280 0x00005280 0x4a1151b5 0x929dc000- - The most common drivers are listed on this page: Driver Reference Driver Reference- search Google for the name of the driver
- compare the Google results with what's installed on your system to figure out which device/program it belongs to
- visit the web site of the manufacturer of the hardware/program to get the latest drivers (DON'T use Windows Update or the Update driver function of Device Manager).
- if there are difficulties in locating them, post back with questions and someone will try and help you locate the appropriate program.
- - Driver manufacturer links are on this page: Drivers and Downloads
Thanks a lot, sorted out driver's and I'll do the memtest tonight
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