BSOD almost weekly

[manix500]

Hello, I am having trouble with a Dell Inspiron 1520 with BSOD's almost once a week.
BSOD seem to be related to various drivers:

ntoskrnl.exe,nvlddmkm.sys,Ntfs.sys.

I updated the video driver to the latest NVidia driver but it still gives the BSOD.

I ran a memtest with no errors so i don't think is a memory issue.

 

[koolkat77]

Welcome to the forum.

Your BIOS seems pretty outdated. You could check for an update.

BIOS Version/Date	Dell Inc. A08, 4/21/2008

Perform a Clean boot:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ation-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html

Reduce items at start-up. No software except anti-virus is required plus doing this improves the time for logging into windows:

• How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7

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 rb:
• Type CMD on Search
• Left click and Run as Administrator
• Type SFC /scannow

Full tutorial here:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Make scans with the following:

Kaspersky TDSSKiller

• Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller

ESET online scanner:

• Free Online Virus Scanner | ESET

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: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html
Hard Drive Diagnostics

Run Disk Check on your Hard Drive for file system errors and bad sectors on it.

• 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: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Other Tests:

 

• Upload a screenshot of your hard disk using Crystal Disk Info.
• Make a hard drive test from the hard drive manufacturers website.
• Test your Hard Drive with SeaTools.