Daily BSODs, Need Help

Okay, my first post here guys so hang with me. I have had many BSODS in the past week on my computer. I have had windows 7 ult 64bit on it for about 2 months now. My last format of this drive was 32 bit vista. It also had Bsods. But with having no BSODS for about 2 months i thought the problem had went away. It seems one of my DIMM slots for my ram wont pick up, or the ram is bad. I also get random black screens while playing games and have to restart. I really would like to get this solved after having this problem for nearly 6-7 months. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I can sit on the internet and vent and its fine. But when im in a game like bf3 or skyrim is mainly when i get the BSODS or Black screen.

Computer Specs In Profile!

Also if someone can tell me how to put them dumpfiles on here. I can do that very quickly. Already have bluescreenviewer.

Nice to see you Computer Specs are already done...
Well done!


We need the DMP file as it contains the only record of the sequence of events leading up to the crash, what drivers were loaded, and what was responsible.

You may be able to get the DMP files without crashing by booting into safe mode (F8) with networking.

To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.

The procedure:

* Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.
* Zip up the copy.
* Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
*If the files are too large please upload them to a file sharing service like "Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.

To ensure minidumps are enabled:

* Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
* Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
* Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
* Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
* Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
* OK your way out.
* Reboot if changes have been made.

Okay. this is 8 minidumps. from the bsods i have had. hopefully i can get some help. i would love to get this solved. thanks guys! :)

NevaliaRuin said:

Okay. this is 8 minidumps. from the bsods i have had. hopefully i can get some help. i would love to get this solved. thanks guys! :)

Your crash causes are all over the map but my gut tells me it is a memory issue (possibly a driver).

Please run these two tests.




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


1-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.

RAM - Test with Memtest86+



2-Driver verifier

I'd suggest that you first backup your data 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.

Driver Verifier - Enable and Disable


Further Reading
Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers for advanced users

is the windows memory test just as good? i did that on advanced for 10 passes and it said it was okay. i did this a couple days ago. but i did it with both sticks in. this is how it goes. i can put the "good" stick in my first slot and it wont turn on, it bsods immediatly. but i put it in the 2nd slot(out of 4) and it works just fine. its like the 1st and 3rd slot dont work. so i use the 2nd and 4th slot, which puts it in single channel.

immediatly after using driver verifier. it kept popping up lycosa.sys my keyboard. i just changed the keyboard with a basic and will try it and see if it bsods again. wish me luck.

NevaliaRuin said:

immediatly after using driver verifier. it kept popping up lycosa.sys my keyboard. i just changed the keyboard with a basic and will try it and see if it bsods again. wish me luck.

It may have been the issue