Multiple Different BSODs Custom PC

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  1. Slartybart
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    x64 (6.3.9600) Win8.1 Pro & soon dual boot x64 (6.1.7601) Win7_SP1 HomePrem
       New #91

    Ok, thanks - no overclocking.

    I looked at the MGA log and thought it was odd to have an ASUS laptop OEM license on a custom built desktop machine with a Gigabyte Mobo.
    I believe this is the cause of the BSODs - it appears that the OS license is bogus. I'm afraid that, due to the forum rules, I won't be able to assist you further.

    If you install Windows 7 with a valid license, then I'll be more than happy to assist you if you still have BSODs. I suspect however that you won't have the same issues with a valid license.
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  3. Svyn
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    Windows 8.1
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       New #92

    How would I go about doing that without formatting my computer?
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  4. derekimo
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    Win 10 Pro x64
       New #93

    Counterfeit installations such as yours contained heavily modified code that causes the installation to behave it unexpected ways. Analysing BSOD's and determining their causes on these sorts of installations is very unreliable. For this reason, many analysts won't attempt it.

    My recommendation is to install a genuine Windows 7. This will minimise the problems you are experiencing, and make subsequent diagnosis of BSOD's far more reliable. Once you are running a genuine Windows 7 installation, and are still experiencing BSOD's, we will be happy to help you solve them :)

    Unfortunately you will have to "format your computer"
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  6. Svyn
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       New #94

    Just a couple questions before I get a valid license.
    If I were to buy it online, are the validation codes a one time use? If I have to format my computer for some reason would I not be able to use the same code and subsequently have to buy a new one?
    And which OS uses less RAM/CPU while gaming, Windows 7 or Windows 8.1?

    My apologies for wasting everyone's time with my invalid license.
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  7. derekimo
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       New #95

    When you buy a license it is good for as many installs as you want.

    The difference is retail or OEM, retail can be moved to a different computer if you get one, OEM is tied to the first mobo it is installed on.

    I don't know which uses less resources.
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  8. Svyn
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       New #96

    I'll go to Staples tomorrow and buy a new retail Windows then. Would Windows 7 be recommended or upgrade to 8.1?
    And I'm also not able to go from an invalid Windows 7 to a valid Windows 8.1 without formatting?
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  10. derekimo
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       New #97

    You need to format, clean install, start fresh.
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  11. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       New #98

    I would also suggest after you have a clean legal install and all Windows Updates done; install a anti virus program of your choice.
    Your spec show this at this time.

    Keyboard Razor Deathstalker
    Mouse Razor Naga Hex
    PSU Sea Sonic S12ii 620W
    Case Fractal Design Define R4
    Cooling 1 CPU Air Cooling, 2 Case Air Cooling
    Hard Drives Samsung SSD 250GB + 1TB HDD
    Antivirus None
    Browser Google Chrome
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  12. Svyn
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       New #99

    Forgot to update that, I'm using Microsoft Security Essentials.
    Would sticking with Windows 7 be best? Or move to 8.1?
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  13. derekimo
    Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       New #100

    That's personal preference really. If you like seven and can still find a copy go for it.

    A lot of windows eight haters, I use them both.
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