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BSOD occurring at seemingly random times.
The first few times it happened I didn't let it create the dump files, but the last 2 time I did allow it to create the dump files. Please let me know if I need to provide more information.
The first few times it happened I didn't let it create the dump files, but the last 2 time I did allow it to create the dump files. Please let me know if I need to provide more information.
Clean boot
Reduce items at start-up. No software except anti-virus is required plus doing this improves the time for logging into windows:
Run the System File Checker that scans the of all protected Windows 7 system files and replaces incorrect corrupted, changed/modified, or damaged versions with the correct versions if possible:
- Click on the
- Type CMD on Search
- Left click and Run as Administrator
- Type SFC /scannow
Full tutorial here:
Temp Monitoring
Check for heating issues using Speccy or HWMonitor.
- Speccy - System Information - Free Download
- HWMonitor CPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reporting
Upload a screen shot with either of the tools: Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
Run Disk Check on your Hard Drive for file system errors and bad sectors on it.
Hard Drive Diagnostics
- Double click and open my computer.
- Right click on desired drive and hit properties.
- Click on tools tab and Check now.
Read complete instructions on the tutorial: Disk Check
Other Tests:
I ran sfc /scannow and used HWMonitor. The temperatures looked to be within tolerable levels. I run disk check relatively often, so I don't think that's the problem. I'll wait a little to see if this solved the BSOD before marking this as solved. Thanks koolkat77!