Random(???) BSOD's


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP 1
       #1

    Random(???) BSOD's


    Hi all
    my system crashes at (what seems to be) random intervals.
    Symptoms:
    1) BSOD-screen is gone before i can even read the screen and system tries to reboot, but...
    2) ... it won't detect any boot drive until i switch it off and back on (i.e. it says "press any key to reboot", but it doesn't find any boot drive if i just press a key).

    BSOD info attached.

    My OS is Windows 7 Professional SP1 x64.

    I posted about the problems before, but since then, BSOD frequency is mounting... not sure about the relation between those 2

    Please help,
    Thanks!!!
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    Evert said:
    Hi all
    my system crashes at (what seems to be) random intervals.
    Symptoms:
    1) BSOD-screen is gone before i can even read the screen and system tries to reboot, but...
    2) ... it won't detect any boot drive until i switch it off and back on (i.e. it says "press any key to reboot", but it doesn't find any boot drive if i just press a key).

    BSOD info attached.

    My OS is Windows 7 Professional SP1 x64.

    I posted about the problems before, but since then, BSOD frequency is mounting... not sure about the relation between those 2

    Please help,
    Thanks!!!
    Three issues

    1-sptd.sys

    Please remove any CD visualization programs such as Daemon Tools and Alcohol 120%.


    They use a driver, found in your dmp, called sptd.sys, that is notorious for causing BSODs.

    Use this SPTD uninstaller DuplexSecure - Downloads DuplexSecure - FAQ

    when you're done you can use this Freeware MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD-ROM(MagicDisc) in its place.



    2-Your Avast. Remove and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials


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

    Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows


    3-Virtual Box. This is the probable cause of the crash. I would remove it at least to test.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP 1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    First of all: thanks for your help!!! This issue is driving me nuts

    zigzag3143 said:
    1-sptd.sys

    Please remove any CD visualization programs such as Daemon Tools and Alcohol 120%.

    They use a driver, found in your dmp, called sptd.sys, that is notorious for causing BSODs.

    Use this SPTD uninstaller DuplexSecure - Downloads DuplexSecure - FAQ

    when you're done you can use this Freeware MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD-ROM(MagicDisc) in its place.
    Daemon Tools removed
    zigzag3143 said:
    I've been using Avast for years (on 32-bit) and never had any instability issue... is this specifically related to x64?
    zigzag3143 said:
    3-Virtual Box. This is the probable cause of the crash. I would remove it at least to test.
    ok, i might do this... unfortunately, this was my solution for the lack of x64-support in Windows Virtual PC (Windows Server 2008 R2 requires x64 and i need to virtualize it... perhaps any suggestion on this issue?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #4

    Evert said:
    First of all: thanks for your help!!! This issue is driving me nuts

    zigzag3143 said:
    1-sptd.sys

    Please remove any CD visualization programs such as Daemon Tools and Alcohol 120%.

    They use a driver, found in your dmp, called sptd.sys, that is notorious for causing BSODs.

    Use this SPTD uninstaller DuplexSecure - Downloads DuplexSecure - FAQ

    when you're done you can use this Freeware MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD-ROM(MagicDisc) in its place.
    Daemon Tools removed
    zigzag3143 said:
    I've been using Avast for years (on 32-bit) and never had any instability issue... is this specifically related to x64?
    zigzag3143 said:
    3-Virtual Box. This is the probable cause of the crash. I would remove it at least to test.
    ok, i might do this... unfortunately, this was my solution for the lack of x64-support in Windows Virtual PC (Windows Server 2008 R2 requires x64 and i need to virtualize it... perhaps any suggestion on this issue?
    As I said there was no definitive proof. Avast is known to cause them and were it me I would remove it just to test it (you can always re-install it)

    Re: VBox. Leave it till last and see if the problem resolves itself.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP 1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Removed Daemon Tools and replaced Avast by MSE... fingers crossed that this works!
    Thanks for your feedback!
    Evert
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #6

    Evert said:
    Removed Daemon Tools and replaced Avast by MSE... fingers crossed that this works!
    Thanks for your feedback!
    Evert

    Good luck and let us know if you need help
      My Computer


 

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