BSOD, now Windows 7 wont load/freezes

[hopekillssinger]

So last night I was on my comp, and got hit with a BSOD out of nowhere.

System restarted, and now when windows loads, the desktop icons wont show up, and neither will the taskbar, then the whole thing just freezes

I try to run in safe mode, and this will work for only about 1 minute or so until it freezes as well.

I have tried all the F8 options/fixes, and nothing has worked so far.

Any help at all?
I'm completely at a loss here

ps- i'm a total n00b at tech stuff, so keep in mind heh...

 

[writhziden]

Use http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/666-advanced-boot-options.html and select Repair Your Computer (the guide to get to advanced boot options is included in that link). Repair Your Computer will get you to the Recovery Environment or http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html screen. Choose System Restore in part 6. Use OPTION TWO of the http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html guide to restore to an earlier date before the problems began. Let us know if this works.

 

[hopekillssinger]

Tried the first time, and it froze during the restore.

completed the 2nd time, said it was all done, went back to the 13th (wayyy before this started happening), windows restared, but now has frozen at the "welcome" screen, and the little spinning circle has stopped moving, keyboard and mouse unresponsive

 

[writhziden]

What kind of computer do you have? Who built it? Manufacturer?

 

[hopekillssinger]

well it was my friends comp, he gave it to me a few months back, haven't had a problem with it til just now

and he had it built by some computer shop in town, so I'm pretty sure the parts are all just kinda mixed and matched

this is driving me crazy, ha

 

[writhziden]

Do you know how to get into the BIOS? It is usually done by either tapping the F2, F10, or the DEL key right when the computer turns on. If you can reach the BIOS, we can try a few things.

 

[hopekillssinger]

yes I know how to do that, lemme know what I can do and i'll try em all out!
Keep in mind though i am on a different computer than the one that is busted right now, so if I have to write anything down it all has to be hand written i guess
just something to note haha

 

[writhziden]

Nothing too difficult. In the BIOS, go to the Exit settings and select Load Setup Defaults. Hit enter. Save, and exit.

 

[hopekillssinger]

did that, then started up windows, froze at the same place. didn't boot

 

[writhziden]

Use a hard reset to resolve hardware and software issues which works for all computers, not just HP Pavilions (minus the HP driver update step).

If that does not work, use http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/666-advanced-boot-options.html to select Repair Your Computer and get to the http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html. Then select the command prompt. Do the following:

chkdsk /r c:
chkdsk /r d:
chkdsk /r e:
chkdsk /r f:​

.etc until you get the message that the volume could not be opened for direct access. For any drives that do not give the message:
Windows has checked the file system and found no problems
run chkdsk again as above. In other words, if it says:
Windows has made corrections to the file system
after running the disk check, run the disk check again.

I realize you may only have one disk show up in Windows explorer, but you may have more than one disk through recovery options. This is because the system creates a hidden boot partition (which will be C: in recovery), you may have a recovery partition for your PC that is hidden (which will be D: in recovery), and you will have your primary Windows partition (which may be E: in recovery). A custom PC will likely have at least C: and D: to scan.

 

[hopekillssinger]

the hard reset did not work

and the c: check had no problems

but doing the d:, I tried to do it 2 times, and the computer froze up on me each time. It was running for about 30 mins each time, then would just freeze, so... yeah.

DRIVING ME CRAZYYY

but you guys are helping, and I really do appreciate it

anything else you can think of?

 

[writhziden]

I believe this is either a bad hard disk or bad memory issue. Do you have access to another computer? If so, download and burn Memtest86+ on another computer and run in your computer.

• Run the boot version of Memtest86+ paying close attention to Parts 2 and 3 of the tutorial. Also, in case Memtest86+ misses anything and comes up with no errors, run the extended version of the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool for at least five passes. These you may want to run overnight since they take a long time to complete (run them an hour before bed each of the next two nights and check before going to sleep that they are still running).
  
  If you swap any memory components, follow these steps for ESD safety:
  1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
  2. Unplug all power supplies to the computer (AC Power then battery for laptops, AC power for desktops)
  3. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to close the circuit and ensure all power drains from components.
  4. Make sure you are grounded by using proper grounding techniques, i.e. work on an anti-static workbench, anti-static desk, or an anti-static pad. Hold something metallic while touching it to the anti-static surface, or use an anti-static wristband to attach to the anti-static material while working.
  Once these steps have been followed, it is safe to remove and replace components within your computer.