Solved BSOD caused by graphic card drivers, but not convinced

[PhantomJedi]

Hi all,

I have the following computer
CPU : Intel® Core™ i5-4590 CPU @ 3.30GHz
Motherboard : MSI B85-G43 GAMING (MS-7816) - latest device drivers
32gb ram
graphics card : AMD Radeon R9 270 - latest device drivers
Hard drives : 3 (one main and 2 back ups)
which I use for video editing (work) and playing the latest star wars battlefront (play).

But there is always something wrong, I getting BSOD every 12-36 hours. Now that I have finished a major video editing project I can try to work out what is wrong; I tried a few things but what fixed it was removing the graphic card device drivers and using the default drivers. But that means I don't get the full use out of a $300 video card!

Now before everyone assumes that I have fixed the problem I must point out what was happening before.
When I had the graphics card drivers installed I used to do some funny things to get the computer to work - I used to unplug the DVD drive, unplug/plug in other hard drives (yes, plugging a second hard drive back in used to get the computer working for 2 days), swapping ram chips, taking out ram chips (which I was hesitant to do as I needed them!).
I have tried each ram chip one at a time and they are not the problem.

So what could be causing all these problems? Is the motherboard not handling it all? Is it really just the video card and I need to get another?
Is there a program I could download to check all my hardware to see if they are working correctly?

James

 

[PhantomJedi]

Have just had another BSOD and my log files says it is caused by ntoskrnl.exe+6f400

It didn't start as a BSOD, the screen simply went to the screen background and I could do nothing, when I restarted the computer I then had the BSOD.

From google it states that it is most probably caused by bad ram memory, but I have taken all four chips out and used them one at a time with no effect

 

[axe0]

BSOD Posting Instructions & How to upload files

 

[PhantomJedi]

Uploaded.

 

[Layback Bear]

Another problem needs to be take care of first, before our BSOD Team can guide you.

You appear to have a counterfeit installation of Windows 7 Ultimate.

You have a product I.D. for a HP computer on a aftermarket MSI motherboard.

Win 7,Ultimate,HP,XXXXX-OEM-8992662-00010

You have this in your log.

C44
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
OS Version: 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free
Registered Owner: James
Registered Organization:
Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00010
Original Install Date: 23/07/2016, 5:54:55 PM
System Boot Time: 10/08/2016, 9:32:06 AM
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7816

A proper install of Windows 7 with the proper matching COA key would solve this problem.

 

[PhantomJedi]

Here's a conundrum, I own a legal copy of windows 7 Ultimate - but it doesn't work. I had that much trouble with it I ended up installing a pirated version.

Here's a photo of a legally bought copy that I tried to install but had even more problems and BSOD than I do now.

 

[axe0]

For activation issues post a new thread here & read http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...ne-activation-issue-posting-instructions.html

 

[PhantomJedi]

For activation issues post a new thread here & read http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...ne-activation-issue-posting-instructions.html

I'm not trying to be difficult but I did install this and it passed the genuine activation but I had problems from day one with installing device drivers, some hardware wouldn't work anymore, BSOD was daily; and then the final straw was when, after two months, genuine activation failed

With this pirated version I only have a quarter of the problems.

 

[axe0]

Sorry, but until you have installed a genuine installation (clean install of Windows with genuine key) we do not provide support.

 

[PhantomJedi]

Is there a way of using my genuine key to convert the running OS? Or do I need to fresh re-install? I don't want to reinstall if possible

 

[axe0]

Your activation is a OEM SLP, a OEM SLP is meant for 1 computer only with no transfer allowed as the activation is flashed in the BIOS.

To activate a OEM SLP, you need an exploit that lets the system think that all requirements for OEM SLP activation are present. The exploit modifies the system in a certain way that may make troubleshooting difficult, because the modifications are not known. The consequences of the modifications regarding the behaviour of the system are also unknown due to the various of possibilities. To get rid of this problem a clean installation is required.

 

[Layback Bear]

The thought that a counterfeit Windows 7 DVD is better that a original Microsoft DVD with Windows 7 is just plain silly. That boat don't float.

Use this tutorial by Brink, using your Microsoft DVD and the COA key that it came with.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

Please read this slowly and carefully. I think it will help you. There is also a video that is very helpful.

How to tell if copy of Windows 7 Ultimate is legitimate - Microsoft Community

***Where did you buy your Windows 7 from?
***How much did you pay for Windows 7 Ultimate?

 

[PhantomJedi]

The thought that a counterfeit Windows 7 DVD is better that a original Microsoft DVD with Windows 7 is just plain silly. That boat don't float.

I've installed the counterfeit version twice and the original twice over 8 months - the boat does float

Anyway, problem solved - faulty blue sata cable to main hard drive. Swapped it out and no more problems after 12 months.