BSOD while playing poker on multiple online poker clients, win32k.sys

Hello,

I recently have been having an issue related to playing poker and having my computer BSOD. I play on the clients from pokerstars.com, 888.com, fulltiltpoker.com, carbonsports.com, and partypoker.com while running the program holdem manager and usually running firefox for use of grooveshark. I have run bluescreenview and here is what it comes up with (I'm not sure how to better post this but hopefully you guys are familiar enough with it to understand it):

121612-9750-01.dmp 12/16/2012 2:10:58 PM MEMORY_MANAGEMENT 0x0000001a 00000000`00041790 fffffa80`0bfe87e0 00000000`0000ffff 00000000`00000000 win32k.sys win32k.sys+24282a x64 ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0 C:\Windows\Minidump\121612-9750-01.dmp 8 15 7601 262,144

121612-10171-01.dmp 12/16/2012 1:06:03 PM MEMORY_MANAGEMENT 0x0000001a 00000000`00041790 fffffa80`0c0f2b50 00000000`0000ffff 00000000`00000000 ntoskrnl.exe ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0 NT Kernel & System Microsoft® Windows® Operating System Microsoft Corporation 6.1.7601.17944 (win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333) x64 ntoskrnl.exe+7efc0 C:\Windows\Minidump\121612-10171-01.dmp 8 15 7601 262,144



win32k.sys win32k.sys+24282a fffff960`000c0000 fffff960`003d6000 0x00316000 0x50ad9b54 11/21/2012 10:26:12 PM

ntoskrnl.exe ntoskrnl.exe+eab50 fffff800`02e57000 fffff800`0343f000 0x005e8000 0x503f82be 8/30/2012 10:11:58 AM


I tried going through startup repair to fix the registry but it was no luck and blue screened again the next day, then I ran ccleaner to try to clean up the registry but again with no luck. I have just run memtest as well and it isn't coming up with anything. This has me at my wits ends, can anyone help out?

Code:

BugCheck 1A, {41790, fffffa800bfe87e0, ffff, 0}

Probably caused by : win32k.sys ( win32k!SURFACE::Map+175 )

Code:

Usual causes:  Device driver, memory, kernel

Follow these steps -

Memory:

• RAM - Test with Memtest86+

Run Memtest86+ for least 7-8 passes, and preferably overnight as it can take a while to fully complete.

Test each RAM stick individually, if an error is found then move the same RAM stick into the next DIMM slot and test again, if errors are found for the same RAM stick in every available slot then you have a faulty RAM module. On the other hand, if no errors are found in the next slot or the other slots for the same RAM module, then you have a faulty DIMM slot.

Test each RAM stick and every motherboard DIMM slot available.

Since, you have been using Registry Cleaners, there may be untold damage to your registry, since these registry cleaners usually delete or modify registry entries which can corrupt your Windows operating system. Use System File Checker to scan for any corrupted or missing protected Windows 7 files:

• SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

Upload a .NFO file:

Start > Type: msinfo32 > File, Save

I ran the SFC /Scannow command and got the "windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations" message, so that looks good.

I ran the memtest thing yesterday for all 4 of my ram sticks for ~700% as I read about doing this in multiple other threads and there were no issues with any ram stick or slot on my motherboard.

I have attached a copy of my .nfo file as well.

What anti-virus program are you using? I couldn't see any installed at all.

Run Driver Verifier to scan for any corrupted drivers which may be causing problems, this program works by running various stress tests on drivers, in order to produce a BSOD which will locate the driver; run for least 24 hours:

• Driver Verifier - Enable and Disable

Additional Help - Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Drivers

Install and perform full scans with:

• Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download
• Microsoft Security Essentials | Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malware

Remember to install the free version of Malwarebytes not the free trail; untick the free trial box during installation

I was using Avast but in my attempts to fix the BSOD error, I uninstalled it. I saw another thread where someone was getting a BSOD from it and it fixed it. I am going to switch to the antivirus software you have linked, thanks for that. I will also perform the driver verifier and come back with results.

That's good to know, make sure you have all the security definitions updated for both Malwarebytes and MSE, Malwarebytes usually asks you to update when you first run the program, but you can scan for MSE and other Windows Updates here:

Start > Type: Windows Update > Select Updates/Scan for Updates

It's good you have managed to remove those Trojans, which can cause problems with your system, and you may turn off Driver Verifier after 24 hours. You may have to use Safe Mode to disable Driver Verifier, use the additional help I provided for more information when you need to disable it.

Had 0 BSOD while running the driver verifier. Whats my next step?

Run some hard-drive diagnostics and follow these steps:

• Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure

Find your hard-drive manufacturer and run their tests.

Additional Tests:

• SeaTools for DOS | Seagate
• CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World

Post a screenshot of Crystal Disk Info summary:

• Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

Make sure you have the latest firmware for SSD, and ensure all the SATA and Power cables are connected to the drive.

Check for any file system errors and bad sectors using Option #2 of:

• Disk Check

Use this command with Disk Check:

Code:

chkdsk C: /f /r