Frequent Restarting, Occasional BSOD, Trouble Booting Normally

[CheeseJam]

So, I came back to my computer after leaving it on, and it was shut down. When trying to reboot normally, it was freezing at the "Starting Windows" screen. I could successfully boot into Safe mode, but not with networking. I then posted a thread here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/296806-windows-hangs-startup.html (you can read what I did in there)

So I was still having trouble booting, and it booted a few times "normally". However, things were not normal: no network, sound, or other basic features. Also, MSE was uninstalled. So I thought it was a virus. I reinstalled MSE and it detected a virus. I got help for this here: Win64/sirefef Virus (again) - TechSpot Forums and my computer starting booting normally again and it was determined my computer never had a virus. Things seemed back to normal...

Then my computer started freezing and just going black and restarting. Sometimes when restarting I would get a BSOD, sometimes I would hang at "Starting Windows", and sometimes it would boot just fine. After booting fine, a BSOD or restart would occur a minute after booting, and it has lasted as long as 3 hours before any problems.

So right now, I am still having constant reboots, occasional BSOD, and sometimes after a reboot my computer hangs at "Starting Windows". The reboots seem to have no pattern, but many have come when just browsing Chrome. Any help would be appreciated! Here are my computer specs: Series 7 Chronos - TECH SPECS | SAMSUNG

I attached the file requested.

 

[Arc]

Update your ATI/AMD display driver.
You can get it from the link in our forum, http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-...alyst-video-driver-windows-7-a.html#post17671, or you may go to AMD Graphics Driver and Software and opt for Automatically Detect and Install the appropriate driver for your card.

During installation, you may opt for advanced installation, and install the display driver only, not the Catalyst Control Center.

Stress test the Graphics Card using Furmark.
Video Card - Stress Test with Furmark

Test your RAM modules for possible errors.
How to Test and Diagnose RAM Issues with Memtest86+
Run memtest for at least 8 passes, preferably overnight.

Is the computer hot? Report us the heat of the computer after a couple of hours of your normal usage. Upload a screenshot of the summery tab of Speccy.

Are you overclocking? As you are getting BSODs, you should stop overclocking and run all the hardware components like CPU, GPU and RAM to their default settings. Also set the BIOS to default, too.
How To Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS)

Check if the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplying adequate power to the computer or not.
eXtreme Power Supply Calculator

The MSINFO32 is incomplete .... upload your MSINFO32.nfo file.

1. Click on the start button
2. Type "msinfo32" (without quotes) in the search bar of the start menu, click the resulting link. It will open the System Information window.
3. File>Save. In the "File Name" filed, put "MSINFO32" (without Quote), give the save location to desktop, and click the "save" button.
4. Give the time for processing, it will save a .nfo file on your desktop.
5. Zip it, and upload it following the instruction.

Let us know the results.

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BSOD ANALYSIS:

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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 116, {fffffa800caa14e0, fffff880044a1af4, 0, 2}

*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for atikmpag.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for atikmpag.sys
Probably caused by : atikmpag.sys ( atikmpag+7af4 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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0: kd> !analyze -v
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VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE (116)
Attempt to reset the display driver and recover from timeout failed.
Arguments:
Arg1: fffffa800caa14e0, Optional pointer to internal TDR recovery context (TDR_RECOVERY_CONTEXT).
Arg2: fffff880044a1af4, The pointer into responsible device driver module (e.g. owner tag).
Arg3: 0000000000000000, Optional error code (NTSTATUS) of the last failed operation.
Arg4: 0000000000000002, Optional internal context dependent data.

Debugging Details:
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FAULTING_IP: 
atikmpag+7af4
fffff880`044a1af4 4883ec28        sub     rsp,28h

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID:  GRAPHICS_DRIVER_TDR_FAULT

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT:  1

BUGCHECK_STR:  0x116

PROCESS_NAME:  System

CURRENT_IRQL:  0

STACK_TEXT:  
fffff880`04230888 fffff880`06325054 : 00000000`00000116 fffffa80`0caa14e0 fffff880`044a1af4 00000000`00000000 : nt!KeBugCheckEx
fffff880`04230890 fffff880`06324d5e : fffff880`044a1af4 fffffa80`0caa14e0 fffffa80`0bc37960 fffffa80`0c79a010 : dxgkrnl!TdrBugcheckOnTimeout+0xec
fffff880`042308d0 fffff880`044fef13 : fffffa80`0caa14e0 00000000`00000000 fffffa80`0bc37960 fffffa80`0c79a010 : dxgkrnl!TdrIsRecoveryRequired+0x1a2
fffff880`04230900 fffff880`04528cf1 : 00000000`ffffffff 00000000`00000435 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000002 : dxgmms1!VidSchiReportHwHang+0x40b
fffff880`042309e0 fffff880`04527437 : 00000000`00000102 00000000`00000008 00000000`00000435 00000000`00000000 : dxgmms1!VidSchiCheckHwProgress+0x71
fffff880`04230a10 fffff880`044fa2d2 : ffffffff`ff676980 fffffa80`0c79a010 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : dxgmms1!VidSchiWaitForSchedulerEvents+0x1fb
fffff880`04230ab0 fffff880`04526ff6 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`0000000f 00000000`00000080 fffffa80`0ba4e328 : dxgmms1!VidSchiScheduleCommandToRun+0x1da
fffff880`04230bc0 fffff800`0352fede : 00000000`02083852 fffffa80`0bc3da00 fffffa80`07321890 fffffa80`0bc3da00 : dxgmms1!VidSchiWorkerThread+0xba
fffff880`04230c00 fffff800`03282906 : fffff880`031d7180 fffffa80`0bc3da00 fffff880`031e20c0 00000000`00000000 : nt!PspSystemThreadStartup+0x5a
fffff880`04230c40 00000000`00000000 : 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 00000000`00000000 : nt!KiStartSystemThread+0x16


STACK_COMMAND:  .bugcheck ; kb

FOLLOWUP_IP: 
atikmpag+7af4
fffff880`044a1af4 4883ec28        sub     rsp,28h

SYMBOL_NAME:  atikmpag+7af4

FOLLOWUP_NAME:  MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: atikmpag

IMAGE_NAME:  atikmpag.sys

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP:  4f8e9004

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x116_IMAGE_atikmpag.sys

BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x116_IMAGE_atikmpag.sys

Followup: MachineOwner
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0: kd> lmvm atikmpag
start             end                 module name
fffff880`0449a000 fffff880`044ef000   atikmpag T (no symbols)           
    Loaded symbol image file: atikmpag.sys
    Image path: \SystemRoot\system32\DRIVERS\atikmpag.sys
    Image name: atikmpag.sys
    Timestamp:        Wed Apr 18 15:27:24 2012 (4F8E9004)
    CheckSum:         0005E584
    ImageSize:        00055000
    Translations:     0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4

 

[VistaKing]

Arc

I had him update his Graphic card driver from the Samsung website cause the one from AMD wouldn't install on his other thread .

 

[CheeseJam]

Installing those drivers didn't work.

But I went to run a burn test, and I noticed that it was using my integrated graphics card. I told that program to use my dedicated, but it still only recognizes my integrated. Should I run this burn test with my integrated? I can't figure out how to get it to use my dedicated.

I am going to move on to the RAM test overnight.

My computer always has felt hot, with the processor idling at low 60s C, reaching maxes of like 75 C. I ran a stress test yesterday and it was steady with no error at mid 90s. I will get you a Speccy summary later.

I am not overclocking.

I am unsure how to use that link for the PSU.

I attached the MSINFO file requested.

EDIT: Since I installed the driver Vista linked me (http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/296806-windows-hangs-startup-5.html#post2461194) I have not had a reboot if that means anything.

 

[Arc]

Try to disable the integrated graphics and then run furmark?

What exactly happens when you click the driver auto-detect button on AMD's page?

 

[CheeseJam]

When disabling my integrated graphics card, my computer resolution got all funky and Furmark wouldn't even open.

I attached a picture of the error for the AMD automatic driver install program.

 

[VistaKing]

Can you change the settings inside the bios ? Disable integrated video

 

[CheeseJam]

I am not sure how to do that.

 

[VistaKing]

Is there a switch on the side of the laptop or software ?

 

[CheeseJam]

Not that I know of.

 

[gregrocker]

Enter BIOS setup by tapping the key given on first boot screen. Look through all of the settings for the one to select GPU. It may be called something else like Video, Onboard, PCI Graphics, etc. Post back a camera snap if you have any questions.

Go to the Support Downloads webpage for your exact model PC to read the Manual, the section about your GPU and how to switch it.

 

[CheeseJam]

Couldn't find anything when in BIOS about my graphics card. I am now blue screening at boot or shortly after. I can boot into safe mode fine.

 

[VistaKing]

Upload the recent dmp file using the Tool again . So the dmp file could be analyzed

 

[CheeseJam]

Here is the log using the tool. I also have these huge (400MB) dumps on my D drive. I think they are kernel dumps? I'm not sure.

 

[CheeseJam]

Here's a picture of my blue screen.

 

[VistaKing]

atikmpag.sys is your Graphic Card driver caused that issue .

 

[CheeseJam]

I just disabled my dedicated graphics card and my computer successfully booted (it was blue screening at startup every time). What should I do? Whenever I try to update my driver in Safemode it doesn't work, but I can't boot into normal mode with it enabled. Should I maybe uninstall the driver, then boot into normal mode, and try to install the driver from there?

 

[gregrocker]

Let's see if one of the BSOD analysts sees anything different in the new dump. Be sure to provide everything needed in Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions - Windows 7 Forums

Will it perform normally in Safe Mode? That means it's likely the driver.

Can you try running a Linux live CD to see if there are problems then, which could assure its not the hardware?

But it may be a case of finding the correct driver. I'd also avoid the ATI bloatware and install only the driver as you try the available ones.

All of that failing, I'd get a perfect baseline Clean Reinstall to assure it's not corrupted the OS. Be sure to rely on Windows Updates to deliver all drivers and only import any after all rounds of Important and Optional Updates are completed, after enabling Automatically deliver drivers via Windows Update (Step 3).

 

[CheeseJam]

I posted the new dump a few posts ago, or should I do it again? Ya it performs normally in safe mode and when my dedicated graphics card is disabled. I am not sure what a Linux Live CD is, but it seems like a driver issue. I am just having a really hard time finding the correct driver since the automatic AMD program isn't working. I have a AMD 6750m.

 

[gregrocker]

I'd manually browse into the ATI site to find the latest driver for your card, install only the driver. Uninstall the old one first both in Control Panel>Programs and Device manager>Diskplay>ATI card>Driver.