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Cant hurt to try the drivers. Use this method.
When upgrading your graphic driver you MUST remove all traces of the current driver.
In order to do that we recommend using
Phyxion.net - Driver Sweeper
When it is removed then download and install the fresh copy.
The problem has returned! I finally was able to delete and reinstall the video drivers fresh, no avail. Here are the latest dump files.
A friend had suggested taking apart my PC and putting it back together... I really don't want to do that, but if you think it will help despite the memtest passing...
As always, appreciate your time.
Cheers
It may be worth doing. The steps I recommend per your friend's suggestion:
WarningBefore you proceed with the following, answer these two questions: Are you still under warranty? Does your warranty allow you to open up the machine to check hardware? If you are unsure of the answers to these questions, contact your system manufacturer. WARNING: The steps that follow can void your warranty!!!
Strip down your system to run only the bare essentials: one RAM module, the CPU, motherboard, one hard disk, one graphics card (or use onboard graphics if you have it), keyboard, mouse, and one monitor. See how the system behaves by running Windows for twice as long as it typically takes for you to get a crash. If it is stable, add one piece of hardware back at a time until you get crashes again. Take notes of what hardware you add and how the system responds to the hardware changes.
As you add and remove hardware, follow these steps for ESD safety:
- Shut down and turn off your computer.
- Unplug all power supplies to the computer (AC Power then battery for laptops, AC power for desktops)
- Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to close the circuit and ensure all power drains from components.
- Make sure you are grounded by using proper grounding techniques, i.e. work on an anti-static workbench, anti-static desk, or an anti-static pad. Hold something metallic while touching it to the anti-static surface, or use an anti-static wristband to attach to the anti-static material while working. If you do not have an anti-static workbench, desk, or pad, you can use your computer tower/case by finding a metal hold in it, such as a drive bay.
Once these steps have been followed, it is safe to remove and replace components within your computer.
If I may add to the always excellent help of zigzag3143 and writhziden;
Do some stress testing and post us screen shots. You can use H.W.Monitor for the temps and voltages. When you start a new test, reset the values and take a new screen, when the test is finished, take a screen.
Prime95 CPU stress test
CPU - Stress Test Using IntelBurnTest
Video Card - Stress Test with Furmark
If you do open up your case, look for dust. Get some canned air and blast away. When you remove your GPU, blast the slot before reinstalling.
You have a lot to work with here. As you do each thing, make note of any changes.
Well I just did a general removal of parts, then added them in, dusting and what not. Problem remains.
I'm debating whether to just wipe the hard drive and re-install the OS. If I did that, it would let us know it was a hardware, not a software thing, right?
Here are the dump files.
It depends on whether you install the same software and drivers again. If it is a software/driver issue, re-installing Windows and then re-installing the same things will result in the same problem, as well. The only driver I see that might be an issue is your Lycosa.sys or Razer Tarantula Keyboard Driver since it is out of date.
Latest crash indicates memory_corruption.
If you follow the https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html, I can see if there are any software issues, as well.
That's a drag, I did a memtest and they all came back clean...
If I were to reformat, I would start with just the OS, and basic stuff, then slowly add one by one. I'm at a loss, it seems to be a different thing every time. Memory, then drivers...
I'll report back after I've reformatted.
Alright, good luck!
Okay, reformat is finished. Slowly adding drivers one by one and trying to stick to the bare necessities. Just out of curiosity, which drivers for my mother can I ignore? I have the Asrock Z67 Extreme3 Gen3 do I need to install any of these drivers or can I honest to god avoid them? The fewer drivers I need to install and test the better.
Due to real-life constraints, it will be easier for me to install something, let the computer run for a day, and then install the next thing, and record any changes.
Obviously I can avoid any Ivy bridge drivers.
Here's the link for the asrock drivers: ASRock > Products > Motherboard > Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 > Download
Thanks again you guys for helping with this. Scary enough not being able to call a 1800 which I'm so used to.