Alienware laptop crashing every five minutes due to bad NT. HELP!!

lttlEspana

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I could be doing anything and my laptop crashes to BSOD. I have attached the required information using the Seven Forum tool - see attached zip file.

Thank you,
David
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz6144MB RAMIntel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware / M17xR3
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)
CPU
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Motherboard
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Memory
6144MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Sound Card
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_7675&SUBSYS_10280490&REV_1001
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor; AUO129E
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Hard Drives
Drive: C:
Free Space: 450.3 GB
Total Space: 695.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST9750420AS

Drive: E:
Free Space: 303.2 GB
Total Space: 305.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST320LT007-9ZV142
Drive: D:
Model: PLDS DVD+-RW DC-8A2SH
Driver: c:\
Keyboard
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *pnp0303
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *dll0490
Internet Speed
Download: 13.54mps / Upload: 1.86mps
Fill out your system specs. Click the link in my signature to do it.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Core i7-2670QM8GB DDR3 PC3-10600Intel HD Graphics 3000 + GeForce GT 540M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 15 L502x
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
Core i7-2670QM
Memory
8GB DDR3 PC3-10600
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000 + GeForce GT 540M
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1TB 5400RPM Seagate
Added System Specs

@Kegobeer, I have filled in my System Specs as requested.

lttlEspana
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz6144MB RAMIntel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware / M17xR3
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)
CPU
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Motherboard
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Memory
6144MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Sound Card
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_7675&SUBSYS_10280490&REV_1001
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor; AUO129E
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Hard Drives
Drive: C:
Free Space: 450.3 GB
Total Space: 695.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST9750420AS

Drive: E:
Free Space: 303.2 GB
Total Space: 305.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST320LT007-9ZV142
Drive: D:
Model: PLDS DVD+-RW DC-8A2SH
Driver: c:\
Keyboard
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *pnp0303
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *dll0490
Internet Speed
Download: 13.54mps / Upload: 1.86mps
Who Crashed Report

Crash dumps are enabled on your computer.


On Thu 8/16/2012 11:19:39 AM GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\Windows\Minidump\081612-19203-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: ntoskrnl.exe (nt+0x7F1C0)
Bugcheck code: 0x9F (0x3, 0xFFFFFA8008053A10, 0xFFFFF80004CAA3D8, 0xFFFFFA800BA10610)
Error: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
file path: C:\Windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
company: Microsoft Corporation
description: NT Kernel & System
Bug check description: This bug check indicates that the driver is in an inconsistent or invalid power state.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver which cannot be identified at this time.


On Thu 8/16/2012 11:19:39 AM GMT your computer crashed
crash dump file: C:\Windows\memory.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: ntkrnlmp.exe (nt!KeBugCheckEx+0x0)
Bugcheck code: 0x9F (0x3, 0xFFFFFA8008053A10, 0xFFFFF80004CAA3D8, 0xFFFFFA800BA10610)
Error: DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE
Bug check description: This bug check indicates that the driver is in an inconsistent or invalid power state.
This appears to be a typical software driver bug and is not likely to be caused by a hardware problem.
The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver which cannot be identified at this time.



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Conclusion
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2 crash dumps have been found and analyzed. No offending third party drivers have been found. Consider configuring your system to produce a full memory dump for better analysis.


Read the topic general suggestions for troubleshooting system crashes for more information.

Note that it's not always possible to state with certainty whether a reported driver is actually responsible for crashing your system or that the root cause is in another module. Nonetheless it's suggested you look for updates for the products that these drivers belong to and regularly visit Windows update or enable automatic updates for Windows. In case a piece of malfunctioning hardware is causing trouble, a search with Google on the bug check errors together with the model name and brand of your computer may help you investigate this further.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz6144MB RAMIntel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware / M17xR3
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)
CPU
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Motherboard
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Memory
6144MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Sound Card
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_7675&SUBSYS_10280490&REV_1001
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor; AUO129E
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Hard Drives
Drive: C:
Free Space: 450.3 GB
Total Space: 695.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST9750420AS

Drive: E:
Free Space: 303.2 GB
Total Space: 305.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST320LT007-9ZV142
Drive: D:
Model: PLDS DVD+-RW DC-8A2SH
Driver: c:\
Keyboard
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *pnp0303
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *dll0490
Internet Speed
Download: 13.54mps / Upload: 1.86mps
Check if there's a newer version of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M driver.

fffff880`0fa2e000 fffff880`1070f000 nvlddmkm Fri Jun 29 00:58:00 2012 (4FECE178)
 

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Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Enterpris...
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Nvidia updates not installing!

I was unable to update my Nvidia software, for it keeps saying FAIL.

Help please.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz6144MB RAMIntel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Alienware / M17xR3
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601)
CPU
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Motherboard
Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz
Memory
6144MB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M
Sound Card
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_7675&SUBSYS_10280490&REV_1001
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor; AUO129E
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Hard Drives
Drive: C:
Free Space: 450.3 GB
Total Space: 695.8 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST9750420AS

Drive: E:
Free Space: 303.2 GB
Total Space: 305.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST320LT007-9ZV142
Drive: D:
Model: PLDS DVD+-RW DC-8A2SH
Driver: c:\
Keyboard
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *pnp0303
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad; *dll0490
Internet Speed
Download: 13.54mps / Upload: 1.86mps
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