Solved Frequent BSOD crashes

Can you select another Slot for the CPUZ SPD tab, upper left corner, it should have RAM timing information.
Also post the CPU tab.

The voltages are the same ones requested checking before the re-install.
Page 43 of you motherboard manual: Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
Check the 'CPU Vcore' voltage number and post the amount here, the setting should be on '[Auto]'.

While you're in BIOS, post the QPI/Vtt voltage, that is the CPU integrated memory controller voltage.
Also the Dram voltage.
There have been 28 crashes since the re-install.
20 on 10 April, 6 on 11 April, 2 on the 12 April.

All 28 are the same:
Code:
STOP 0x00000050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Usual causes:  Defective hardware (particularly memory - but not just RAM), Faulty system service, Antivirus,  Device driver, NTFS corruption, BIOS
Could not read faulting driver name
Probably caused by : AppleCharger.sys ( AppleCharger+280a )
This is likely a hardware fault, due to settings or component issue.
With the CPUZ tabs and voltage settings requested we can start adjusting some settings.

Bad or out of date drivers:
Code:
AF15BDA.sys  Wed Jun 03 08:58:22 2009
Looks like the TV tuner driver, uninstall this driver.

Go to the Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 site and update all the drivers for your motherboard.

Event log errors:
Code:
Event[56]:
  Log Name: Application
  Source: Microsoft-Windows-WMI
  Date: 2012-04-14T14:41:50.000
  Event ID: 10
  Task: N/A
  Level: Error
  Opcode: N/A
  Keyword: Classic
  User: N/A
  User Name: N/A
  Computer: Bob-PC
  Description: 
Event filter with query "SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 99" could not be reactivated in namespace "//./root/CIMV2" because of error 0x80041003. Events cannot be delivered through this filter until the problem is corrected.
This indicates a CPU error, same as before.

Code:
Event[88]:
  Log Name: Application
  Source: Microsoft-Windows-CAPI2
  Date: 2012-04-14T12:04:24.254
  Event ID: 4107
  Task: N/A
  Level: Error
  Opcode: Info
  Keyword: Classic
  User: N/A
  User Name: N/A
  Computer: Bob-PC
  Description: 
Failed extract of third-party root list from auto update cab at: <http://www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3/static/trustedr/en/authrootstl.cab> with error: A required certificate is not within its validity period when verifying against the current system clock or the timestamp in the signed file.
Looks like you have had a lot of Windows update failures.

There are errors that may be caused by the Anti Virus Norton, un-install Norton 360 for testing purposes.
First uninstall from the Control Panel > Programs and Features.
Then Run the Norton cleanup tool:
Download and run the Norton Removal Tool to uninstall your Norton product

Install MSE, this will run without causing errors.
Microsoft Security Essentials*- Free Antivirus for Windows

When we get the system stable, you can try Norton again, if you want.
I have attached the CPU snip overlooked before. Can't seem to find the detail for slot 2 in CPD. Same as slot 1. Also a doc with the BIOS data, as well as the update error that I just cannot resolve with IE9. Cannot even do a reinstall of IE9. I had IE9, and it told me to update to IE8, which I did after having so much trouble with the update. Still can't fix. The suppliers told me they had read all the forum post, and had used a test bench program that ran the CPU even harder, but were unable to find any problem. As to the strange driver, I shouldn't have anything left for the tv tuner card. The suppliers did another clean instal of Windows, and I haven't done anything since apart from adding the printers. I have downloaded all the motherboard updates, but haven't had time to instal any yet. Life has been busy: spent 8 hours with plumber finding and fixing major leak in underground pipes. Big family day today.
 

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When you get time, we all get busy with other things.
For the CPUZ SPD tab, click through all of the 'Slot #'s' until you see one with information.

If CPUZ won't show any info in the SPD tab, slots #1, #2, #3 or #4, then D/L HWiNFO64 and post a snip of the 'Summary' tab.

Uninstall Norton 360 and install MSE. This might solve your problems.
It would be nice to know what 'test bench program' the suppliers ran.
 

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External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB
Well, I'm back again, but not any wiser. Have been otherwise engaged and because of frustration with Windows 7 and the new computer, I have been mainly using old XP and Mac. I still cannot get Internet Explorer 9 to instal, despite trying all the Fixits and other rubbishy suggestions on MS support. I have tried a number of instals from the IE downloader, as well as Windows Update. I don't seem to be having many BSOD instances, although one occurred when I migrated My Pictures from the SSD to internal HDD. However the transfer seems to have been effected OK. Although I removed N360 for a time, the absence of 'Identity Safe' proved to be such a nuisance that I have reinstalled it. Had no joy with IE9 whilst N360 was away on 'holiday', nor when I disable firewall. Regarding EVENTS VIEWER - There seem to be some issues with Homegroup logs and Media Center/Dolby Home Theatre, but they don't appear to be a problem. Those relating to print service may be due to the Canon MP640 having been switched off at the time. Any further help?
 

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when you get time, we all get busy with other things.
For the cpuz spd tab, click through all of the 'slot #'s' until you see one with information.

If cpuz won't show any info in the spd tab, slots #1, #2, #3 or #4, then d/l hwinfo64 and post a snip of the 'summary' tab.

Uninstall norton 360 and install mse. This might solve your problems.
It would be nice to know what 'test bench program' the suppliers ran.
here is the cpuz_x64 snip. See my last reply re N360. Haven't had opportunity to ask suppliers about their tests. I have updated the motherboard drivers as suggested.
 
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You're having a .Net Framework error when trying to install IE9, you tried to repair .Net Framework and it didn't work.
You need to completely un-install it and then re-install .Net Framework, all versions.

From what I can tell by re-reading this thread, it appears your crashes have slowed down since you un-installed N360.
So you re-installed it?
If you start having more crashes, at least you will know why.
When you un-installed N360 did you run the Norton Removal tool?
*Norton Removal Tool
If not this may be the reason you are still having crashes.

When you ran Prime95, you had repeated failures/errors. This definitely can be the source of your issues or it can be due to a bad driver, or app that is causing this to crash.
Go to your BIOS and set the Dynamic Vcore(DVID) to +0.020v, this should increase your CPU Vcore voltage to 1.260v.
Also increase the QPIVTT to 1.10v or 1.12v, depending on the options available. See page 43 of your motherboard manual.
This is the CPU Integrated Memory Controller and may be causing the processor issues along with a slightly undervolted CPU.

Let us know the results.

The file format you are uploading the event viewer in makes it impossible to analyze, can you use the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions to upload these files.
 

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Desktop: eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB
You're having a .Net Framework error when trying to install IE9, you tried to repair .Net Framework and it didn't work.
You need to completely un-install it and then re-install .Net Framework, all versions.

From what I can tell by re-reading this thread, it appears your crashes have slowed down since you un-installed N360.
So you re-installed it?
If you start having more crashes, at least you will know why.
When you un-installed N360 did you run the Norton Removal tool?
*Norton Removal Tool
If not this may be the reason you are still having crashes.

When you ran Prime95, you had repeated failures/errors. This definitely can be the source of your issues or it can be due to a bad driver, or app that is causing this to crash.
Go to your BIOS and set the Dynamic Vcore(DVID) to +0.020v, this should increase your CPU Vcore voltage to 1.260v.
Also increase the QPIVTT to 1.10v or 1.12v, depending on the options available. See page 43 of your motherboard manual.
This is the CPU Integrated Memory Controller and may be causing the processor issues along with a slightly undervolted CPU.

Let us know the results.

The file format you are uploading the event viewer in makes it impossible to analyze, can you use the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions to upload these files.
Thanks: I have changed the BIOS settings as suggested. Attached are the BSOD reports. I had used the Norton Removal Tool when removing the installation. Norton was since reinstalled, but I will remove again if necessary (see previous post 2 days ago). Still is impossible to update Windows Internet Explorer from 8 to 9. With help from more IT savvy son-in-law, we tried all suggestions we could find regarding MSConfig processes. His opinion is that a clean reinstall of W7 may be necessary. He tried to find a Windows Internet Explorer 9 full installer download , but was unable to find one. The normal download was of no use. Having used all my bandwidth for month ended 3 May, and now well into the next month's allocation, I hope not to have to purchase additional data bundles, so any unnecessary downloads would be best avoided. Let me know your advices on these matters. Thanks. p.s. since this post, just had another BSOD crash.
 
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I did read your previous posts. Some people can get Norton to run without errors, we have seen many that have fixed their crashes by removing Norton. It has become a standard testing method. The cause can be from many different reasons but, it worth testing.
If you start having more crashes, frequency of crashes, then you may need to return to the known Norton issue.

Now for IE9, there are a lot of cases where repairing (didn't work for you) or removing and re-installing .Net Framework does solve the problem and allow IE9 to be installed.
Try removing and re-installing when you can D/L it or try to get it from someone.
Have you been able to install all the Windows updates?
Let us know if any of theses have failed.
Have you installed SP1?

Let us know if the CPU and QPIVTT voltage bumps are showing any improvements in stability.
The BIOS setting may need a little more adjusting.
 

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Desktop: eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB
You're having a .Net Framework error when trying to install IE9, you tried to repair .Net Framework and it didn't work.
You need to completely un-install it and then re-install .Net Framework, all versions.

From what I can tell by re-reading this thread, it appears your crashes have slowed down since you un-installed N360.
So you re-installed it?
If you start having more crashes, at least you will know why.
When you un-installed N360 did you run the Norton Removal tool?
*Norton Removal Tool
If not this may be the reason you are still having crashes.

When you ran Prime95, you had repeated failures/errors. This definitely can be the source of your issues or it can be due to a bad driver, or app that is causing this to crash.
Go to your BIOS and set the Dynamic Vcore(DVID) to +0.020v, this should increase your CPU Vcore voltage to 1.260v.
Also increase the QPIVTT to 1.10v or 1.12v, depending on the options available. See page 43 of your motherboard manual.
This is the CPU Integrated Memory Controller and may be causing the processor issues along with a slightly undervolted CPU.

Let us know the results.

The file format you are uploading the event viewer in makes it impossible to analyze, can you use the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions to upload these files.
unfortunately after uninstalling and then reinstalling net framework, the 4 updates for it and ie9 won't install.
 

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Desktop: eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB
Can you upload the complete Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions
Post these files so we can analyse them again, whether or not you've had a crash recently.

Let us know if you have had any crashes.
Here are the reports. No crashes since yesterday (mentioned earlier). Wrong date on perfmon title (14 May today here not 15). Haven't been able to do Windows Update for IE9, or NET.Framework, however a windows update has been successful. Regards.
 

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Can you upload the complete Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions
Post these files so we can analyse them again, whether or not you've had a crash recently.

Let us know if you have had any crashes.
Here are the reports. No crashes since yesterday (mentioned earlier). Wrong date on perfmon title (14 May today here not 15). Haven't been able to do Windows Update for IE9, or NET.Framework, however a windows update has been successful. Regards.
Has crashed again since last message.
 

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Can you upload the complete Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions
Post these files so we can analyse them again, whether or not you've had a crash recently.

Let us know if you have had any crashes.
Here are the reports. No crashes since yesterday (mentioned earlier). Wrong date on perfmon title (14 May today here not 15). Haven't been able to do Windows Update for IE9, or NET.Framework, however a windows update has been successful. Regards.
Has crashed again since last message.
Have now removed Norton 360 using the Norton Tool. Will see if any better.
 

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See post 2 dated April 2, 2012. We advised you to remove Norton then. You are still using bit of it and still having trouble.

It was blamed for 2 of the 3 most recent.

Good Luck
 

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See post 2 dated April 2, 2012. We advised you to remove Norton then. You are still using bit of it and still having trouble.

It was blamed for 2 of the 3 most recent.

Good Luck

Have already removed it. See previous post 6 hours ago. Still stumped about Windows update.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
76~2.0
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Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
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Intel Core i5-3570K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z77X UD3H, f18
Memory
8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1600 Corsair Vengeance CL8 1.5v
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC 1GB DDR5
Sound Card
Onboard VIA VT2021
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22" LCD Dell
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
Samsung 840Pro 128GB SSD,
Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache, Seagate Barracuda 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB cache,
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Cooler Master Storm Scout
Cooling
Corsair H80 2x12cm Noctua NF P12 , 2x14cm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech Wave
Mouse
CM Sentinel
Internet Speed
Dismal
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Opera Next
Other Info
Haswell laptop: HP Envy 17t-j, i7-4700MQ, GeForce 740M 2GB DDR3, 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080, 16GB RAM, Samsung 840 Pro 128GB, 1TB Hitachi 7200 HDD,
Desktop: eSATA ports,
External eSATA Seagate 500GB SATA2 7200rpm,
External WD USB 500GB

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windows 7 home premium 64
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Intel core i5 2500 4x3.3GHz LGA 1155 6MB cache
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Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
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2 Kingston 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 NON ECC
Graphics Card(s)
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LG Flatron W2252TQ
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"C" OCZ VERTEX 3 120GB SATA III 2.5"
WD 1TB SATA III 3.5"64MB Caviar Green Intellipower
PSU
Coolermaster 500W
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Coolermaster Elite 431P
Cooling
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Agree with zigzag, Norton caused that last couple of crashes.

If you get another crash, post the full Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions
We need to compare it with previous crashes.

Thanks for the update. I will let you know shortly. Bedtime here in SA.
Some 24 hours later, and no indication of BSOD, although Event Viewer has a few messages about 18 hours ago relating to Restart Manager (Dolby, Marvell, sidebar, explorer, etc.) all with message such as "Log Name: Application
Source: Microsoft-Windows-RestartManager
Date: 5/16/2012 3:00:40 AM
Event ID: 10010
Task Category: None
Level: Warning
Keywords:
User: SYSTEM
Computer: Bob-PC
Description:
Application 'C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe' (pid 1552) cannot be restarted - Application SID does not match Conductor SID..
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<System>
<Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-RestartManager" Guid="{0888E5EF-9B98-4695-979D-E92CE4247224}" />
<EventID>10010</EventID>
<Version>0</Version>
<Level>3</Level>
<Task>0</Task>
<Opcode>0</Opcode>
<Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords>
<TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-05-15T17:30:40.080848400Z" />
<EventRecordID>9612</EventRecordID>
<Correlation />
<Execution ProcessID="17236" ThreadID="17288" />
<Channel>Application</Channel>
<Computer>Bob-PC</Computer>
<Security UserID="S-1-5-18" />
</System>
<UserData>
<RmUnsupportedRestartEvent xmlns:auto-ns2="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events" xmlns="http://www.microsoft.com/2005/08/Windows/Reliability/RestartManager/">
<RmSessionId>0</RmSessionId>
<Pid>1552</Pid>
<FullPath>C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe</FullPath>
<DisplayName>Windows Desktop Gadgets</DisplayName>
<AppVersion>0</AppVersion>
<AppType>0</AppType>
<TSSessionId>1</TSSessionId>
<Status>67108865</Status>
<Reason>1</Reason>
</RmUnsupportedRestartEvent>
</UserData>
</Event>

Also, Windows Update still refuses to install IE9, and .NET Framework update. Let me know if you want more info.
 
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windows 7 home premium 64
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Intel core i5 2500 4x3.3GHz LGA 1155 6MB cache
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Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
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none
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LG Flatron W2252TQ
Hard Drives
"C" OCZ VERTEX 3 120GB SATA III 2.5"
WD 1TB SATA III 3.5"64MB Caviar Green Intellipower
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Coolermaster 500W
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Coolermaster Elite 431P
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Agree with zigzag, Norton caused that last couple of crashes.

If you get another crash, post the full Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions
We need to compare it with previous crashes.

Thanks for the update. I will let you know shortly. Bedtime here in SA.
Thursday 17 May 9:15am: Once again there were overnight 'activities' at about 3 AM, same as before. Restart Manager bringing up messages. I had changed the Power settings so computer would sleep after 5 hours, that was at 10pm. No BSOD messages. Are these things 'normal' for Widows 7? Maybe they were happening in XP and I wasn't aware of them?
 

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OS
windows 7 home premium 64
CPU
Intel core i5 2500 4x3.3GHz LGA 1155 6MB cache
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
Memory
2 Kingston 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 NON ECC
Graphics Card(s)
none
Sound Card
none
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron W2252TQ
Hard Drives
"C" OCZ VERTEX 3 120GB SATA III 2.5"
WD 1TB SATA III 3.5"64MB Caviar Green Intellipower
PSU
Coolermaster 500W
Case
Coolermaster Elite 431P
Cooling
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Warnings are normal. Event Viewer is more detailed since Windows Vista; XP never really explained what the problems were that occurred or why and just gave generic messages. If you were getting errors, then I would say you had a right to be concerned.

In terms of the warning, what it means is that Windows was unable to restart the application referred to after updating Windows. You now are urged to restart the computer in order for that application to function properly again. Obviously, you can choose not to restart, but the affected application may not function as intended. I am guessing you have your advanced sleep settings to allow tasks to wake the computer and an update was installed. The update may have been a Windows update or an application update, but whichever it was, it affected a program that could not be restarted without asking the user to restart the whole system.

Further reading: Lesson 2: Updating Software
 

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HP Pavilion e9110t
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CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
Motherboard
Pegatron IPIEL-LA3
Memory
6.00 GB Hundai HMT125U6BFR8C-H9
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ATI Radeon HD 4850
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Realtek High Definition Audio/ATI High Definition Audio
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Acer AL2216W
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
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Hitachi HDP725050GLA360 ATA Device 500 GB
PSU
Unknown/installed by HP
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HP generic case
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Intel Stock Cooling
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HP Keyboard
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HP Mouse
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Download: 19.15 Mbps Upload: 1.67 Mbps
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Network Adapter 802.11n Wireless PCI Express Card LAN Adapter
Warnings are normal. Event Viewer is more detailed since Windows Vista; XP never really explained what the problems were that occurred or why and just gave generic messages. If you were getting errors, then I would say you had a right to be concerned.

In terms of the warning, what it means is that Windows was unable to restart the application referred to after updating Windows. You now are urged to restart the computer in order for that application to function properly again. Obviously, you can choose not to restart, but the affected application may not function as intended. I am guessing you have your advanced sleep settings to allow tasks to wake the computer and an update was installed. The update may have been a Windows update or an application update, but whichever it was, it affected a program that could not be restarted without asking the user to restart the whole system.

Further reading: Lesson 2: Updating Software
Thanks for that. Yes, Update was configured to check at 3AM. Can you offer any help with the updates to Internet Explorer 9 which won't install, as well as a security update KB2468871 to .NET Framework, which likewise will not install. I have tried everything I can find, including Fixits that don't fix it. My son-in-law who is much more savvy than I tried various registry changes. Since then some updates to .NET Framework have worked and some to other applications, but not IE9 installation.
 

My Computer

OS
windows 7 home premium 64
CPU
Intel core i5 2500 4x3.3GHz LGA 1155 6MB cache
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
Memory
2 Kingston 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 NON ECC
Graphics Card(s)
none
Sound Card
none
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron W2252TQ
Hard Drives
"C" OCZ VERTEX 3 120GB SATA III 2.5"
WD 1TB SATA III 3.5"64MB Caviar Green Intellipower
PSU
Coolermaster 500W
Case
Coolermaster Elite 431P
Cooling
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