Frequent freezing and CHKDSK at startup

Ok, here's the deal.
First: My Asus laptop running Vista x64 began freezing unusually, when I was doing simple things like saving an image, or nothing in particular. These required a hard reset, and when starting the computer afterward, it suggested running CHKDSK. I did so, but the problems continued with increasing frequency.
Then: I got a Windows 7 upgrade from the offer for college students. It seemed to have fixed the problem, but after maybe a month or two, the same issue started again. This continued with increasing frequency until...
Now: CHKDSK asks to be run on every startup, however it freezes when the countdown reaches 1. After hard resetting a few times from this screen, it skips the countdown and runs CHKDSK. After letting it finish, I am able to use the computer, but it could last anywhere from a couple hours to freezing as soon as I open a program.

I have tried chkdsk /f in the command prompt, but this still freezes when the countdown reaches 1 (and the problem isn't getting chkdsk to run anyway).

Possible cause: It got turned off while installing windows updates back on vista and more recently while defragmenting (I tried twice and both times it froze at 41%)

I've attached the minidump, though I don't know if it's relevant.

What should I do? I've got my files backed up so I'm fine with doing a clean install if you think it'd help. I'd hate to have to take it to someone because I feel like I could just find out what to do online for free and I don't trust that they'd actually fix it.

Do you have the .iso from the upgrade deal?

Do you have the Vista recovery discs - if not , run them off. You might want to reinstall it at some stage.

Also , backup the mbr - you can restore it after installing 7 - you may find that gives you easy access to the recovery partition again.

You can use this freebie for that - and future imaging tasks:

Paragon Backup & Recovery 10 Free Edition

I assume you did upgrades before - try a clean install from boot. During Installation , Select Drive options ( advanced ) and format the partition before installing onto it.

Linkums said:

Ok, here's the deal.
First: My Asus laptop running Vista x64 began freezing unusually, when I was doing simple things like saving an image, or nothing in particular. These required a hard reset, and when starting the computer afterward, it suggested running CHKDSK. I did so, but the problems continued with increasing frequency.
Then: I got a Windows 7 upgrade from the offer for college students. It seemed to have fixed the problem, but after maybe a month or two, the same issue started again. This continued with increasing frequency until...
Now: CHKDSK asks to be run on every startup, however it freezes when the countdown reaches 1. After hard resetting a few times from this screen, it skips the countdown and runs CHKDSK. After letting it finish, I am able to use the computer, but it could last anywhere from a couple hours to freezing as soon as I open a program.

I have tried chkdsk /f in the command prompt, but this still freezes when the countdown reaches 1 (and the problem isn't getting chkdsk to run anyway).

Possible cause: It got turned off while installing windows updates back on vista and more recently while defragmenting (I tried twice and both times it froze at 41%)

I've attached the minidump, though I don't know if it's relevant.

What should I do? I've got my files backed up so I'm fine with doing a clean install if you think it'd help. I'd hate to have to take it to someone because I feel like I could just find out what to do online for free and I don't trust that they'd actually fix it.

Hi and welcome

Both of these were probably caused by your wifi driver (NETw5s64.sys). Besides that you have a ton of old drivers that need to be updated.

I dont think you need a clean install yet, but frankly it would cure the problems in the least effort.

I would update all the listed drivers.

run a system file check
typs cmd in search>right click and run as admin>sfc /scannow

If these dont cure it. Nuke it and start clean.

let us know if you need help

Ken J+

Code:

ghaio.sys        fffff880`09d04000    fffff880`09d0c000    0x00008000    0x429ade0d    5/30/2005 4:34:05 AM                        
secdrv.SYS        fffff880`09db2000    fffff880`09dbd000    0x0000b000    0x4508052e    9/13/2006 8:18:38 AM                        
ATK64AMD.sys        fffff880`044ac000    fffff880`044b4000    0x00008000    0x4541ff65    10/27/2006 7:45:25 AM                        
ASMMAP64.sys        fffff880`06480000    fffff880`06487000    0x00007000    0x45c63998    2/4/2007 2:52:56 PM                        
rimspx64.sys        fffff880`05fe9000    fffff880`06000000    0x00017000    0x46a886a0    7/26/2007 6:33:52 AM                        
rixdpx64.sys        fffff880`05800000    fffff880`05857000    0x00057000    0x46a9ccde    7/27/2007 5:45:50 AM                        
SynTP.sys        fffff880`05559000    fffff880`055ae000    0x00055000    0x4758a4eb    12/6/2007 8:42:03 PM                        
SYMEVENT64x86.SYS        fffff880`03c00000    fffff880`03c36000    0x00036000    0x478bf103    1/14/2008 6:32:19 PM                        
rimmpx64.sys        fffff880`05fd4000    fffff880`05fe9000    0x00015000    0x47b55af5    2/15/2008 4:27:17 AM                        
kbfiltr.sys        fffff880`05875000    fffff880`0587e000    0x00009000    0x48213d14    5/7/2008 12:24:36 AM                        
iaStor.sys        fffff880`0129a000    fffff880`013aa000    0x00110000    0x4822463f    5/7/2008 7:15:59 PM                        
dump_iaStor.sys        fffff880`010a4000    fffff880`011b4000    0x00110000    0x4822463f    5/7/2008 7:15:59 PM                        
hiber_iaStor.sys        fffff880`0c840000    fffff880`0c950000    0x00110000    0x4822463f    5/7/2008 7:15:59 PM                        
sncduvc.SYS        fffff880`089d1000    fffff880`089d9c00    0x00008c00    0x4847af56    6/5/2008 4:18:14 AM                        
snp2uvc.sys        fffff880`08805000    fffff880`089bfa80    0x001baa80    0x484ced85    6/9/2008 3:44:53 AM                        
RTKVHD64.sys        fffff880`08454000    fffff880`085bae00    0x00166e00    0x48577ad1    6/17/2008 3:50:25 AM                        
SRTSP64.SYS        fffff880`02e84000    fffff880`02ef7000    0x00073000    0x4945b68a    12/14/2008 8:44:42 PM                        
SRTSPX64.SYS        fffff880`02f17000    fffff880`02f2b000    0x00014000    0x4945b732    12/14/2008 8:47:30 PM

Code:

Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.11.0001.404 X86
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [C:\Users\K\Desktop\New folder\122009-31980-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

DbsSplayTreeRangeMap::Add: ignoring zero-sized range at ?fffff800`0463a500?
Symbol search path is: SRV*d:\symbols*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Executable search path is: 
Windows 7 Kernel Version 7600 MP (2 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Personal
Built by: 7600.16385.amd64fre.win7_rtm.090713-1255
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff800`02e1e000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`0305be50
Debug session time: Sun Dec 20 01:14:56.718 2009 (GMT-5)
System Uptime: 6 days 3:05:51.622
Loading Kernel Symbols
...............................................................
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Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
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*                        Bugcheck Analysis                                    *
*                                                                             *
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 9F, {3, fffffa8003c96a20, fffff8000463a518, fffffa8004476b10}

*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for NETw5s64.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for NETw5s64.sys
Probably caused by : NETw5s64.sys

Followup: MachineOwner
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0: kd> !analyze -v
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*                        Bugcheck Analysis                                    *
*                                                                             *
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DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE (9f)
A driver is causing an inconsistent power state.
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000000003, A device object has been blocking an Irp for too long a time
Arg2: fffffa8003c96a20, Physical Device Object of the stack
Arg3: fffff8000463a518, Functional Device Object of the stack
Arg4: fffffa8004476b10, The blocked IRP

Debugging Details:
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DRVPOWERSTATE_SUBCODE:  3

IRP_ADDRESS:  fffffa8004476b10

DEVICE_OBJECT: fffffa8005e63050

DRIVER_OBJECT: fffffa8005a9c870

IMAGE_NAME:  NETw5s64.sys

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP:  4aafedb7

MODULE_NAME: NETw5s64

FAULTING_MODULE: fffff880058f0000 NETw5s64

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT:  1

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID:  VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT

BUGCHECK_STR:  0x9F

PROCESS_NAME:  System

CURRENT_IRQL:  2

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER:  from fffff80002efee23 to fffff80002e8ff00

STACK_TEXT:  
fffff800`0463a4c8 fffff800`02efee23 : 00000000`0000009f 00000000`00000003 fffffa80`03c96a20 fffff800`0463a518 : nt!KeBugCheckEx
fffff800`0463a4d0 fffff800`02e9bfa6 : fffff800`0463a600 fffff800`0463a600 00000000`00000002 00000000`00000000 : nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+0x29330
fffff800`0463a570 fffff800`02e9b326 : fffffa80`0a649540 00000000`0205f737 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiProcessTimerDpcTable+0x66
fffff800`0463a5e0 fffff800`02e9be7e : 000004d0`f55d07b7 fffff800`0463ac58 00000000`0205f737 fffff800`0300b968 : nt!KiProcessExpiredTimerList+0xc6
fffff800`0463ac30 fffff800`02e9b697 : 00000110`d76ae8c2 00000110`0205f737 00000110`d76ae800 00000000`00000037 : nt!KiTimerExpiration+0x1be
fffff800`0463acd0 fffff800`02e986fa : fffff800`03008e80 fffff800`03016c40 00000000`00000001 fffff880`00000000 : nt!KiRetireDpcList+0x277
fffff800`0463ad80 00000000`00000000 : fffff800`0463b000 fffff800`04635000 fffff800`0463ad40 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiIdleLoop+0x5a


STACK_COMMAND:  kb

FOLLOWUP_NAME:  MachineOwner

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x9F_IMAGE_NETw5s64.sys

BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x9F_IMAGE_NETw5s64.sys

Followup: MachineOwner
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Thanks for the help guys. I haven't gotten a chance to update the drivers yet, but I ran sfc and found errors or corrupted files that could not be repaired. I'll upload the log now before this freezes up again.