Crashing after Boot Up

[ander2ta]

I've been running Windows 7 for quite some time with no problems. I didn't install any new software recently that would seem malicious. That being said, my system locks up about 1 minute after booting up. It will run fine in Safe mode, but in normal windows, it locks up regardless of who the user is. My initial thought was overheating, but after some compressed air to the fans, it's still happening. I will attach the BSOD zip. I appreciate any help.

Thank you,
Tim

X64 Windows 7 Ultimate
Home Built System
LEGAL Retail Version of Windows
System and OS are about 2 years old

 

[zigzag3143]

I've been running Windows 7 for quite some time with no problems. I didn't install any new software recently that would seem malicious. That being said, my system locks up about 1 minute after booting up. It will run fine in Safe mode, but in normal windows, it locks up regardless of who the user is. My initial thought was overheating, but after some compressed air to the fans, it's still happening. I will attach the BSOD zip. I appreciate any help.

Thank you,
Tim

X64 Windows 7 Ultimate
Home Built System
LEGAL Retail Version of Windows
System and OS are about 2 years old

1-ASACPI.SYS a major cause of BSOD's in the 2005 rev.

The pre 2009 version of this driver is a known BSOD cause.

The 2005 version of this driver is a known BSOD cause.
Please visit this link: ASUS teK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download P7P55D LE
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download P7P55D LE

Scroll down to the Utilities category, then scroll down to the "ATK0110 driver for WindowsXP/Vista/Windows 7 32&64-bit" (it's about the 12th item down).
Download and install it.
Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers to check and make sure that the ASACPI.sys file is date stamped from 2009 or 2010 (NOT 2005).

 

[ander2ta]

Still Locking

Thank you for the help. I updated that driver and unfortunately am still experiencing the lockups in regular windows 7. I can still go into Safe Mode with no problems.

Please let me know if you can think of anything else.

Thank you,
Tim

 

[zigzag3143]

Thank you for the help. I updated that driver and unfortunately am still experiencing the lockups in regular windows 7. I can still go into Safe Mode with no problems.

Please let me know if you can think of anything else.

Thank you,
Tim

please run this

I'd suggest that you first backup your stuff and then make sure you've got access to another computer so you can contact us if problems arise. Then make a System Restore point (so you can restore the system using the Vista/Win7 Startup Repair feature).

In Windows 7 you can make a Startup Repair disk by going to Start....All Programs...Maintenance...Create a System Repair Disc - with Windows Vista you'll have to use your installation disk or the "Repair your computer" option at the top of the Safe Mode menu .

Then, here's the procedure:
- Go to Start and type in "verifier" (without the quotes) and press Enter
- Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" and click "Next"
- Select "Select individual settings from a full list" and click "Next"
- Select everything EXCEPT FOR "Low Resource Simulation" and click "Next"
- Select "Select driver names from a list" and click "Next"
Then select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft and click "Next"
- Select "Finish" on the next page.

Reboot the system and wait for it to crash to the Blue Screen. Continue to use your system normally, and if you know what causes the crash, do that repeatedly. The objective here is to get the system to crash because Driver Verifier is stressing the drivers out. If it doesn't crash for you, then let it run for at least 36 hours of continuous operation (an estimate on my part).

If you can't get into Windows because it crashes too soon, try it in Safe Mode.
If you can't get into Safe Mode, try using System Restore from your installation DVD to set the system back to the previous restore point that you created.

 

[ander2ta]

I restored from an old point using my install disc. That seems to have fixed it. I also have that driver updated now, which should help prevent this.

Thank you very much for you help.

 

[zigzag3143]

I restored from an old point using my install disc. That seems to have fixed it. I also have that driver updated now, which should help prevent this.

Thank you very much for you help.

My pleasure and good luck