BSOD in addition to computer freezes and monitor turn offs

**axe0** · 13 Jul 2018

Could you run the command in safe mode then.

Ray2003 · 15 Jul 2018

OK, I've run the command in Safe Mode only, and here is the result. Doesn't seem any different. If the solution doesn't come, I'll just buy a new computer. I understand it's a nearly 8-year-old computer.

**axe0** · 16 Jul 2018

On a second look at your posts, I would go for the new pc. Crashes in any safe mode is not good.

mrjimphelps · 16 Jul 2018

Before buying a new computer, try running Linux on it, to see if the problems exist while running Linux. If the problems don't exist in Linux, then a clean install of Windows will likely fix the problems.

Go to Linuxmint.com and download one of the .ISO files. Create a bootable DVD from it, and boot your computer to the DVD. This will let you run Linux without having to install it on your computer.

Snick · 16 Jul 2018

Agree with axe0!

I'm of the opinion that it's most likely hardware, i.e., mobo or hdd or both. Irregardless, a computer that old with issues such as yours isn't worth the cost of part replacement. You can purchase a used machine with warranty for a decent price.

FYI: As of my last check, M$ is still permitting free upgrades from Win7, & 8.1 to Win10, albeit, counter to their claims.

Snick · 16 Jul 2018

@mrjimphelps,
Have you perused OP's previous posts? OP has several threads and pages of attempts to correct this issue with numerous well-versed BSOD members.

mrjimphelps · 19 Jul 2018

Snick said:

@mrjimphelps,
Have you perused OP's previous posts? OP has several threads and pages of attempts to correct this issue with numerous well-versed BSOD members.

I have not looked through his previous posts; I read only this one. It looks like a hardware issue; but an easy way to find out for sure is to boot to Linux Live and try to do several different tasks as a test. If he finds that all is well while in Linux, then he will know that it was not likely a hardware issue, but rather a Windows issue.

An added benefit is that he will get to see what Linux is all about; he might decide he likes Linux better than Windows.

Back to your point, I am familiar with people who post questions, and then for whatever reason don't pay attention to the suggestions that people make.

Ray2003 · 19 Jul 2018

Thanks for everyone's input. I am not a very computer literate person. While using Linux might be a good idea, I'm a pretty incompetent guy when it comes to computer issues. I've decided to take the advice of 2 of the helpers and just buy a new computer. THanks!