Solved Constant BSODs whether playing games, browsing the web or leaving idle

[KellMiffy]

Hello,

As my title states, I am constantly getting BSODs no matter what I am doing. The dumps which are in the attached file are less than half of the BSODs I have been getting but, I have been using CCleaner and it has been deleting the dumps and i only noticed that recently.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[koolkat77]

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If you are overclocking any hardware, STOP. Reset any changed values back to default.

Start Menu\Programs\avast! Free Antivirus	Public:Start Menu\Programs\avast! Free Antivirus	Public
Start Menu\Programs\DAEMON Tools Lite	Public:Start Menu\Programs\DAEMON Tools Lite	Public
Start Menu\Programs\Driver Checker	Public:Start Menu\Programs\Driver Checker	Public
Start Menu\Programs\Driver Genius Professional Edition	Public:Start Menu\Programs\Driver Genius Professional Edition	Public
Start Menu\Programs\DriverEasy	Public:Start Menu\Programs\DriverEasy	Public
Start Menu\Programs\McAfee	Public:Start Menu\Programs\McAfee	Public
Start Menu\Programs\McAfee Security Scan Plus	Public:Start Menu\Programs\McAfee Security Scan Plus	Public

Remove avast with the avast removal tool.

• avast! Uninstall Utility | Download aswClear for avast! Removal

Please remove the driver update software with Revo uninstaller free (Use advance mode):

• Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

McAfee is a frequent cause of BSOD-s, consider uninstalling it with the McAfee Removal Tool and replace with Microsoft Security Essentials (To test)

• How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the Consumer Products Removal tool (MCPR)
  • McAfee Removal Tool - McAfee Uninstaller
  Microsoft Security Essentials.
  
  Recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability compared to other antiviruses/internet security software. It is free and lightweight:-
  
  

  • Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
    • Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer
      • http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/206705-good-free-system-security-combination.html
      • How to Scan Your Computer With Multiple Antivirus Programs - How-To Geek
      Please uninstall DAEMON Tools. It uses a driver called sptd.sys which is known to cause BSODs in Windows 7. Uninstall the software using Add/Remove Programs. Reboot the system. Once the program is uninstalled, run sptd.sys uninstaller to remove the driver from your system.
      
      As an alternative, many people recommend the use of Total Mounter or Magic ISO
     Warning

  :ar: Do not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.
  
  Run a full scan with both (separately) once downloaded, installed and updated.

Perform a System File Check:

1. Click on the start rb:
2. Type CMD on Search
3. Left click and Run as Administrator
4. Type SFC /scannow

Full tutorial here:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Disk Check on your hard drive for file system errors and bad sectors on it:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Reduce items at start-up. Nothing except anti-virus is required plus improves the time for logging in windows.

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html
• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ation-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html

If the above does not bring stability, test RAM.

Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.

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

The goal is to test all the RAM sticks and all the motherboard slots.

Check your motherboard manual to ensure the RAM sticks are in the recommended motherboard slots. Some motherboards have very specific slots required for the number of RAM sticks installed.

If you get errors, stop the test and continue with the next step.

1. Remove all but one stick of RAM from your computer (this will be RAM stick #1), and run Memtest86 again, for 7 passes.

*Be sure to note the RAM stick, use a piece of tape with a number, and note the motherboard slot.
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If this stick passes the test then go to step #3.

2. If RAM stick #1 has errors, repeat the test with RAM stick #2 in the same motherboard slot.

*If RAM stick #2 passes, this indicates that RAM stick #1 may be bad. If you want to be absolutely sure, re-test RAM stick #1 in another known good slot.
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*If RAM stick #2 has errors, this indicates another possible bad RAM stick, a possible motherboard slot failure or inadequate settings.
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3. Test the next stick of RAM (stick #2) in the next motherboard slot.

*If this RAM stick has errors repeat step #2 using a known good stick if possible, or another stick.
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*If this RAM stick has no errors and both sticks failed in slot#1, test RAM stick #1 in this slot.
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4. If you find a stick that passes the test, test it in all the other motherboard slots.

If Part 2 testing shows errors, and all tests in Part 3 show errors, you will need to test the RAM sticks in another computer and/or test other RAM in your computer to identify the problem.

In this way, you can identify whether it is a bad stick of RAM, a bad motherboard, or incompatibility between the sticks.

   Information

Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes.

   Tip

Do this test overnight, before going to bed.

Let us know the results.

 

[KellMiffy]

Thank you very much.

I did exactly as you instructed and have now had no BSODs since.
The HDD check, RAM test and the system file check gave no errors so i guess it must have been one or multiple of the programs you told me to remove.

Again, thank you very much!

 

[koolkat77]

You're welcome

Let us know how things are after a week.

 

[KellMiffy]

Hello again,

It's been a little over a week since i posted this thread and my issues seem to be fixed.
I've had no BSODs since i followed your instructions and my PC is running a lot smoother too

I am very grateful to you for your help.

Thank you

 

[koolkat77]

No problem I'm glad I was able to help you.

You can mark the thread as solved for now. Just post here if you have any problems again.

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