BSOD error 0x000000f4 caused by driver ntoskrnl.exe

[krstl]

Hello all, I recently built a new PC within the last two weeks. The code I get, everytime, is 0x000000f4, and according to BlueScreenView this is caused by ntoskrnl.exe. For the first couple days, it was running fine with no problems. The past week and a half, though, I've been getting BSOD at random times. I am always doing something different when the BSOD occurs, so at this point I cannot attribute these BSOD to any particular thing. I probably have two .dmp files at this point because I foolishly deleted previous .dmp files; this problem has actually occurred about 10-15 times within the past week and a half. Hopefully these two bluescreens will help you guys help me determine what's wrong with my PC. I'm what I like to consider a tech novice so anything too complicated I will not be able to answer. Lol. Thanks to anyone looking into my issue

I've attached a .zip as per the BSOD thread instructions

 

[Arc]

Hi krstl.

Make it sure that your SSD is running with the latest firmware.

How to Upgrade Crucial SSD Firmware | StorageReview.com - Storage Reviews
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Let us know the result.
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BugCheck F4, {3, fffffa800761b320, fffffa800761b600, fffff800031cb270}

----- ETW minidump data unavailable-----
Probably caused by : csrss.exe

Followup: MachineOwner
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[krstl]

Just checked and my SSD firmware is up to date

 

[Arc]

Post screenshots of your discs using CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World

 

[krstl]

Attached screenshots below

 

[Arc]

It looks good.

Now test your RAM modules for possible errors.
How to Test and Diagnose RAM Issues with Memtest86+
Run memtest for at least 8 consecutive passes.

If it start showing errors/red lines, stop testing. A single error is enough to determine that something is going bad there.

Let us know the result.

 

[krstl]

I ran the test for four passes with no errors. I couldn't wait for all 8 passes as I needed my PC. I guess I'll run memtest overnight for 8 passes.

 

[krstl]

No errors

 

[Arc]

Good news.

Now let us talk a bit technically. Stop 0xF4 BSODs are storage related issues. The things those can cause such an issue are as follows ......

• The storage device itself (CrystalDiscInfo says it is good);
• Outdated SSD firmware (it is up-to-date);
• Memory failure (it is not the case);
• Lack of free space (you have enough);
• File system filter of an antivirus program;
• A virus hampering disc performance;
• Bad or misfit cables;
• Failing SATA ports on the motherboard .... etc.

Now let us deduct ANOD. Saying it, because of the event just preceding the last reported BSOD:

The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load: 
AFD
[COLOR=Red]anodlwf[/COLOR]
BfLwf
cdrom
DfsC
discache
MpFilter
NetBIOS
NetBT
nsiproxy
Psched
rdbss
spldr
tdx
vwififlt
Wanarpv6
WfpLwf

Uninstall ANOD. Use Microsoft Security Essentials as your antivirus with windows inbuilt firewall, and free MBAM as the on demand scanner.

Also, Scan the system for possible virus infection with the following programs.

• Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller
• Windows Defender Offline

Plus, Free up the startup. Windows does not need any other program to auto start with it, but the auto start programs often conflicts and causes various problems including BSODs.

1. Click on the Start button
2. Type “msconfig (without quotes), click the resulting link. It will open the System Configuration window.
3. Select the “Startup” tab.
4. Deselect all items other than the antivirus.
5. Apply > OK
6. Accept then restart.

Let us know how the computer is running after doing it.

 

[krstl]

How do I uninstall ANOD? I am currently using Microsoft Security Essentials as my antivirus but will run a scan with Malwarebytes Free

 

[krstl]

Happening again!

The problem usually goes away for 1-2 days and then comes back. It always occurs within minutes of me booting up my PC, repeats 5-10 times, then goes back to functioning normally.

 

[krstl]

I did a scan with Malwarebytes Free and it found some Trojan.BHO, not sure what that is.

 

[Arc]

If you want to report a BSOD, do it following the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions.

Attach the data in your reply post.

 

[krstl]

What? I thought I did. See first post

 

[Arc]

Ah! I think I will not be able to help you, something is there that is is beyond my ability.

 

[krstl]

Thanks for your help anyway

Do you think maybe if I reformatted that would help? Seems like my hardware is okay. I don't really mind doing that if necessary.

 

[Arc]

One thing might help .... if you report a BSOD, post the BSOD data. The original post is a history already.

 

[krstl]

Happened again, even after reformatting and reinstalling Windows.

Attached BSOD stuff from today

 

[Arc]

Uninstall MSI SuperCharger. Everytime the Stop 0xF4 followed by the event that SuperCharger Loaded.

Also, Have you followed this part of post #9 ? What were the results?

Also, Scan the system for possible virus infection with the following programs.

• Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller
• Windows Defender Offline

One thing is interesting there ..... cdrom.sys failed to load during boot

The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load: 
cdrom

But I am not seeing any CD ROM there.

If you have a CD drive, can you remove it as a test?

 

[krstl]

I found no threats on my PC using the programs you suggested. I uninstalled Supercharger and will wait and see what happens.

Also, I used an external CD drive to install drivers for the motherboard with the CD that came in the box. Could that be causing that error to come up?