BSOD on start up every 4 or 5 days - Toshiba laptop 3 mths old

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  1. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit
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    BSOD on start up every 4 or 5 days - Toshiba laptop 3 mths old


    Hi,
    I get the BSOD on a Toshiba Tecra R950 Laptop and need help interpreting the dump file. I cannot recreate the blue screen at will. It only happens when I start the machine up some mornings.
    I've read it will get worse so I should do something about it while I am still in warranty.
    The shop where I bought it from says they can't fix unless they can replicate the problem. Is this true? I've attached the file.
    I can't identify anything in connection with the BSOD that I am doing, except I do notice sometimes that when I am using an Altec Lansing speaker the sound fading in and out. But BSOD doesn't happen at these particular times though.

    Many thanks
    hkfish
    Last edited by hkfish; 04 Mar 2013 at 01:44. Reason: Forgot a file
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  2. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #2

    Welcome

    Set the system to collect Small memory dumps following Dump Files - Configure Windows to Create on BSOD

    Perform a clean boot: Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup and grab all with the SF diagnostic tool when you get a BSOD again
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  3. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks koolkat77,
    Do I have to perform a clean boot everyday? I don't get BSOD everyday.
    Also, can I untick automatic restart as I won't know when I've had a BSOD otherwise?
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  4. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #4

    No need for a clean boot everyday, the tutorial to troubleshooting applications at startup is just to identify which software is causing the BSOD at your start up.
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  5. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Just to let you know I am still waiting on another BSOD, haven't got one since..
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  6. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #6

    That's nice :)

    Update the thread if you get one.
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  7. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Hi, I've finally got another BSOD. When I did a restart though it went into windows ok without doing a repair. Switched it off and on again and restarted ok with no 2nd BSOD.

    I've attached another grab for your information. I don't think I can trouble shoot because I'm not getting a 2nd BSOD though.
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  8. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #8

    I will check the dump in a while.

    Please bump the thread if I haven't replied in 24 hours.
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  9. Posts : 15,026
    Windows 10 Home 64Bit
       #9

    Driver Description: Symantec /Norton
    Driver Description: Norton Internet Security

    Code:
    fffff880`034e0678  fffff880`01421fd8Unable to load image SYMEVENT64x86.SYS, Win32 error 0n2
    *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for SYMEVENT64x86.SYS
    *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for SYMEVENT64x86.SYS
     SYMEVENT64x86+0x21fd8
    Code:
    fffff880`034e0618  fffff880`04bd7ab8Unable to load image EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys, Win32 error 0n2
    *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys
    *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys
     EraserUtilRebootDrv+0x2ab8
    Norton is causing the BSOD's for you. Please remove it using its removal tool from here: Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software - ESET Knowledgebase

    We recommended Microsoft Security Essentials from a strict BSOD perspective. Is most compatible & provides most stability compared to other antivirus app/Internet Security Software.

       Warning
    Do not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.


    Run a full scan with both (separately) once downloaded, installed and updated.
    Perform a System File Check to check the integrity of all protected Windows 7 :
    1. Click on the start
    2. Type CMD on Search
    3. Left click and Run as Administrator
    4. Type
      Code:
      SFC /scannow

    Full tutorial here:

    Check your hard drive(s) for errors by running chkdsk

    Number down items at start-up. Keep only your anti-virus, this also improves the time for logging into windows.

    Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.

       Note
    Pay close attention to part 3 of the tutorial in order to rule out the faulty stick.

       Information
    Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes.

       Tip
    Do this test overnight, before going to bed.

    Let us know the results.
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  10. Posts : 19
    Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Hi koolkat77,
    I did all of the tests you've recommended except the RAM test. All is ok, I haven't got any errors that I could see. (I think Chkdsk corrected some things)
    I tried to do the RAM test but I can't get my system to boot from CD drive. I changed the boot priority in BIOS to ODD but it is still booting from HDD. I entered it and hit save and exit but it still won't boot from CD. Is there anything else I can do?
    Thank you!
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