BSOD while gaming

[WhoDatDur]

hi, while im playing WoW, my computer will randomly BSOD from once a day to like 2-3 in a hour, and the errors i am getting keep changing, ive already reformated my laptop, and updated all my drivers for everything, and im still at a lose

 

[zigzag3143]

We do need the DMP file as it contains the only record of the sequence of events leading up to the crash, what drivers were loaded, and what was responsible.

If you are overclocking STOP

You may be able to get the DMP files without crashing by booting into safe mode (F8) with networking.

To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.

The procedure:

* Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.
* Zip up the copy.
* Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
*If the files are too large please upload them to a file sharing service like "Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.

To ensure minidumps are enabled:

* Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
* Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
* Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
* Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
* Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
* OK your way out.
* Reboot if changes have been made.

 

[WhoDatDur]

here are the files, sorry, i had to read up on how to post them for you

 

[zigzag3143]

here are the files, sorry, i had to read up on how to post them for you

Vast majority of these were caused by your directX.

Diagnosing basic problems with DirectX

 

[WhoDatDur]

i have tryed to do what it said in the advanced screen res tab, but the change settings button is whited out so i can not select it, and when i tryed to open the dxdiag i got a error RICHED32.dll

 

[WhoDatDur]

so i tried to update direct x, to hopefully fix the problem, i got the dxdiag working, but when i tried to update direct x it would just fail.

 

[WhoDatDur]

got direct x installed

i found another post on here on how to get my direct x to install, and i successfully did, but even though i still crashed about a hour later and here are the new BSOD files

thanks for all the help.

 

[zigzag3143]

Still directX

VIDEO_SCHEDULER_INTERNAL_ERROR (119)
The video scheduler has detected that fatal violation has occurred. This resulted
in a condition that video scheduler can no longer progress.

 

[WhoDatDur]

how would you suggest i fix this? and thanks for all the assistance

 

[zigzag3143]

how would you suggest i fix this? and thanks for all the assistance

There are many possible causes. Heat, power, configuration conflict, etc.

Does it happen in most games, or is it solely in 1?

At some point you may want to start thinking about a re-install/ re-fresh to eliminate software as a possibility.

It seems like hardware, and I am thinking first you should look at heat. You should download cpu-z and gpu-z (both free) to keep an eye on the temps.

 

[WhoDatDur]

it mostly seems to only happen in this one game, and i just freshly reformated my comp, downloaded direct x and since then its crashed 1s, and its been about 6 hours or so, and im downloading those temp programs now

 

[WhoDatDur]

so no matter what i seem to do, it will BSOD with anything that requires Direct x, although 2 days ago i went the entire day with out crashing then it started happening again and i havent done anything different.

 

[zigzag3143]

so no matter what i seem to do, it will BSOD with anything that requires Direct x, although 2 days ago i went the entire day with out crashing then it started happening again and i havent done anything different.

If you just did a clean install and directX is still involved it may be hardware.

 

[WhoDatDur]

yea i completely wiped the system, reinstalled direct x with no problem, and the only thing that is left is it has to be hardware but what piece..

 

[writhziden]

Have you narrowed down which hardware? These hardware checks may help narrow it down:

• If you are overclocking any hardware, please stop.
  
  
• Monitor temperatures during the following tests.
  
  Use the following programs to monitor the temperatures.​
  • Real Temp is a good CPU temperature monitor.
  • Speccy - System Information - Free Download will monitor all hardware temperatures.
  • HWiNFO, HWiNFO32 & HWiNFO64 - Hardware Information and Analysis Tools can be inaccurate for CPU temperatures, but is a good program for GPU temperature monitoring.
  • Use FurMark: VGA Stress Test, Graphics Card and GPU Stability Test, Burn-in Test, OpenGL Benchmark and GPU Temperature | oZone3D.Net to test the graphics card GPU. Let it run until the GPU temperatures even out or until the GPU temperatures reach a dangerous level (you can find the max temperature for your card on either the nVidia or AMD sites; if you are not sure, ask us). The goal is to get a steady temperature, find out if the GPU is overheating, or to see if there are any artifacts present in the test itself: look for strange pixelated patterns on the screen or colors that do not look like they belong. Then use the |MG| Video Memory Stress Test 1.7.116 Download to test your graphics card memory. Let the memory test run for at least seven passes; the more the better.
    
    
  • Run http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/100352-hardware-stress-test-prime95.html to determine any hardware problems. Run all three tests for a few hours each. If you get errors, stop the test and post back here.
    
    
  • Follow the steps for doing a CPU stress test using IntelBurnTest
  
  
• 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.

 

[WhoDatDur]

im thinking about just building a gaming rig and saying **** it to this pos laptop, tired of having problems i cant fix