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Hi, thanks again for your help, it appears the BSOD is stopped for now, I am not able to update the driver for the sata drive, not sure what is up with that. There are no options in the link you posted that I can see.
Hi, thanks again for your help, it appears the BSOD is stopped for now, I am not able to update the driver for the sata drive, not sure what is up with that. There are no options in the link you posted that I can see.
That's alright, for now observe and if you do not get another BSOD with in a week please mark the thread as solved.
Good morning, it happened again, just a few minutes ago. Here is the zip file, thanks.
Security App
Remove Norton and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials to see if it provides more stability. Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software. Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes are recommended from a strict BSOD perspective. They do not cause blue screens on the system as other AV products do.Code:Start Menu\Programs\Norton Internet Security Public:Start Menu\Programs\Norton Internet Security Public
Microsoft Security Essentials, Free antivirus for windows and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
Information
- Do not start the free trial of MalwareBytes, unselect that option when prompted.
- Update and make full scans with both separately.
Virus check
Scan your system with the following:
Kaspersky TDSSKiller - How to remove malware belonging to the family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS (aka Tidserv, TDSServ, Alureon)
ESET online scanner - One-time virus scanner free with ESET online scanner
Start up
Keep less stuff at the start-up. Only anti-virus, this helps avoid driver conflicts and improves time to log in to windows.
Troubleshoot a Problem by Performing a Clean Startup in Windows 7 or Vista
How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7
SFC /scannow to check windows for corruption:
How to Repair Windows 7 System Files with System File Checker
1. Click Start
2. In the search box, type Command Prompt
3. In the list that appears, right-click on cmd.exe and choose Run as administrator
4. In the command window that opens, typesfc /scannowand hit enter.
Disk Check
For errors on your Hard drive(s): How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7
Memtest86+
Run Memtest86+ for at least 8-10 passes. It may take up to 20 passes to find problems. Make sure to run it once after the system has been on for a few hours and is warm, and then also run it again when the system has been off for a few hours and is cold. How to Test and Diagnose RAM Issues with Memtest86+
NotePay close attention to part 3 of the tutorial in order to rule the faulty RAM stick out.
TipDo this test overnight.