BSOD and not sure why

[shangxiang]

Windows 7 64 bit
6 GB Ram
Intel i7 950

Error started showing up 2 weeks ago, but was gone for the last 10 days. Just started today and a lot of my programs will not load. I uninstalled Mcafee and will be installing Microsoft Security Essentials

 

[JMH]

mfehidk.sys 12/17/2009 5:52:07 PM fffff880`01600000 fffff880`01670480 0x00070480 0x4b2ab617
mfetdik.sys 12/17/2009 5:52:14 PM fffff880`01070000 fffff880`01082d80 0x00012d80 0x4b2ab61e

Although you say you removed McAfee some remnants remain.
Please remove these via their uninstall tool.
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

Your crashes were caused by memory corruption (probably a driver). Please run these two tests to verify your memory and find which driver is causing the problem.

If you are overclocking anything reset to default before running these tests.
In other words STOP!!!


1-Memtest.

*Download a copy of Memtest86 and burn the ISO to a CD using Iso Recorder or another ISO burning program. Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

*Boot from the CD, and leave it running for at least 5 or 6 passes.

Just remember, any time Memtest reports errors, it can be either bad RAM or a bad motherboard slot.

Test the sticks individually, and if you find a good one, test it in all slots.

Any errors are indicative of a memory problem.

If a known good stick fails in a motherboard slot it is probably the slot.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105647-ram-test-memtest86.html



2-Driver verifier

I'd suggest that you first backup your data and then make sure you've got access to another computer so you can contact us if problems arise. Then make a System Restore point (so you can restore the system using the Vista/Win7 Startup Repair feature).

In Windows 7 you can make a Startup Repair disk by going to Start....All Programs...Maintenance...Create a System Repair Disc - with Windows Vista you'll have to use your installation disk or the "Repair your computer" option at the top of the Safe Mode menu .

Then, here's the procedure:
- Go to Start and type in "verifier" (without the quotes) and press Enter
- Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" and click "Next"
- Select "Select individual settings from a full list" and click "Next"
- Select everything EXCEPT FOR "Low Resource Simulation" and click "Next"
- Select "Select driver names from a list" and click "Next"
Then select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft and click "Next"
- Select "Finish" on the next page.

Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen. Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation (an estimate on my part).

If you can't get into Windows because it crashes too soon, try it in Safe Mode.
If you can't get into Safe Mode, try using System Restore from your installation DVD to set the system back to the previous restore point that you created.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/101379-driver-verifier-enable-disable.html


Further Reading
Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers for advanced users

 

[shangxiang]

I ran the Memtest and it came out clean. I removed Mcafee using the removal tool, however after the reboot from Memtest, the computer blue screened again. I am going to run the Driver Verifier.

I opened the Windows Action Center and it said that my fail reboot could be due to a RAM issue, however I just ran the Memtest and it came out clean. Could this be wrong?

Thank you for your help!

 

[JMH]

Just to recap.

*You are NOT overclocking?


* Memtest was run for at least 5 passes?

Boot from the CD, and leave it running for at least 5 or 6 passes.

* Re Driver Verifier...

Make sure you do this at the end.

Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen.
Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly.
The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out.
If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation.