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Random BSOD, will not start windows
Ok - I'm not entirely sure I have everything that is requested, but here goes. zipped diagnostic file attached.
Problem: While browsing internet(firefox), computer makes very strange noise(came from speakers, not tower) - a bit like a dj scratching and then dying. I briefly get blue screen with lots of white text on, but eventually the screen distorts and computer turns off.
Upon restart, i get windows loading screen(black screen with windows logo), but eventually distorts and restarts. Bios screen next, says windows failed to shut down properly - I can(and am right now) in safe mode, but multiple restart attempts fail. I can't get back on in normal.
I've looked at drivers - everything seems ok, nothing particularly new on my computer, and flash should be up to date as well. I think the last thing installed was the latest version of VLC, and that program was not running at the time of the crash. windows error reporting shows i have problems, but it won't connect when i try to have it auto fix - "try again later" :-(
Also, not sure if this is related, but for work i use Powerpoint and Excel a lot, and both programs have been a bit buggy in the last week or so. My computer should have no problem with these programs, but in the past few days/week, it seems like they are slow and not always running smooth. Especially PP - ever get images in-between the slides? Not sure if that has anything to do with my current problem. Running office 2007, installed on the SSD.
All hardware is about 15 months old, everything purchased new.
As soon as I post this, i will shut it down and it should run an error scan of the SSD, which is my best guess at the moment. I'll post details tomorrow if anything useful is gained from the scan.
I have an image backup for the OS if need be, hopefully it won't come to that, but i have no idea what to do next if not restore from the backup.
I think my specs are in the zip file, but just in case:
windows 7 pro 64
custom build
intel i5 3570k
intl z77 mb
16GB ram
kingston hyperx ssd 120GB - OS/program drive
WD caviar black 1TB - data
nvidia GTX 480
Please let me know if i can provide any other details and thanks in advance for help!