Been Getting BSOD Randomly for a Few Months...

[ThatCreeper]

Been getting this for a few months now, usually just a reset makes it go away for a bit. I could be listening to iTunes, playing a game on Steam, ect.

I'm pretty new to this sort of stuff so I'd appreciate some help if I haven't done all the correct things in terms of getting you guys the info you need to help me out. Apologies.

Windows 7 Professional, 64 bit. Had the computer for about two years.

EDIT: Oh, and on the blue screen itself... it would be random. Sometimes I'd get that kernel error and at other times I'd get others. Cannot remember them, but if I get BSOD in today, I'll post up the error.

 

[Pauly]

Unfortunately there are no dump files in your upload, check C:\windows\minidump folder for any
If not try http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/174459-dump-files-configure-windows-create-bsod.html

 

[ThatCreeper]

Thank you for the reply.

Hmm, weird. There are no dump files where you said for me to look at. I also checked that thread out before and all of my settings were fine. But after the BSOD there was still no dump files in C:\windows\minidump.

Do I do a kernel memory dump or small memory dump?

 

[Pauly]

Small memory dump

 

[ThatCreeper]

Yeah, just changed it to that. So, when I get the BSOD again, it'll go to C:\windows\minidump? Just wanting to make sure is all.

Thanks.

 

[Pauly]

If all goes to plan yes it should, also that folder wont exist until the first dump is created

 

[ThatCreeper]

Okay, but, there's already a minidump folder in the windows folder. It also has a lock on the folder. So I'm guessing there was a dump created in there before? Could it have deleted by itself? Because I haven't been anywhere near that before.

Also, if it takes a few days for me to get the BSOD again, is it okay to bump this thread? Even if it's, like, a week later? Just want to make sure! Thanks.

 

[Pauly]

Feel free to post any updates/info you want

I may have been wrong about the folder not being there until dump generated, often its not but not always and also i believe there are some cleaners/tuneup style programs that may remove dumps but windows will not delete on its own

 

[ThatCreeper]

Just got another blue screen, this time I just started up Photoshop. Went to the dump folder and there's nothing in there.

I've had this BlueScreenView program installed on my computer for a while now, it just made a text file in my downloads folder. Could this possible help you out in finding what could be up with me getting the BSOD? I had forgotten it was there, so maybe this might help you?

 

[ThatCreeper]

Bump.

Just got the BSOD again and still no dump files.

 

[Pauly]

OK seeing as we are getting no dumps we could be a bit proactive about it and start running some tests to rule things out

First off if your OCing in anyway stop, return everything to stock settings for the purposes of testing


If you havent already, fill in your system specs so we know what we are dealing with
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

Run some scans to check against virus or infection
http://support.kaspersky.com/5350
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/166445-windows-defender-offline.html


Run some basic hardware tests
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html (windows based check)
http://www.carrona.org/hddiag.html (bootable disk check)

You could also try running driver verifier to see if we can flush out any faulting drivers
http://www.sevenforums.com/crash-lo...-driver-verifier-identify-issues-drivers.html

 

[ThatCreeper]

Nope, not overclocking. I've never done that before. Thanks. Will run these tests now.

Here's a picture of the specs.

Is there no other way at all to get the dump files to go in that folder?

 

[Pauly]

TBH im not sure, not that i know of.

Will ask some other BSOD members to stop by

 

[ThatCreeper]

Thanks.

http://www.sevenforums.com/crash-lo...-driver-verifier-identify-issues-drivers.html

I followed this tutorial, done everything correctly, restarted computer and no BSOD. Do I really need to leave the computer on for 36 hours? Lol.

 

[Pauly]

It may well not be a driver issue i was just trying to suggest some things to go at it a bit, try running some everyday tasks with verifier enabled and se what happens, machine will be a bit laggy thats normal
Surf a couple pages, launch a game or two etc etc

We normally recommend running for 24hrs and if no BSOD turn off but its really up to you
I have messaged all the other BSOD team so hopefully we will get some fresh eyes today, give it a bit of time with verifier and we will see what others say

 

[Arc]

Post it following the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions.

Whatever it may appear, post it.

 

[ThatCreeper]

Will do. Thanks.

Also, when I'm done with this Verifier thing, how do I stop it? A simple restart and it'll all go back to normal with no lag?

EDIT: Arc, I did that before. But will do it again. Give me a sec.

 

[Arc]

To disable DV, follow option two ....

Driver Verifier - Enable and Disable

 

[Pauly]

No you need to disable it as per the instructions, basically launch verifier again and delete settings

 

[ThatCreeper]

Thanks.

Here are the files, Arc.