Multiple BSOD after clean install

[lgrabarek]

First, very slick BSOD tool!

I installed a new WD 2TB HD and performed a clean install of Win 7 with service pack 1 slip-streamed. I was surprised to get multiple BSOD on my Dell Studio XPS 8100. I have researched this for the past week and found:

Malwatebytes caused BAD POOL HEADER BSOD and I have uninstalled and that went away.

Bitdefender seems to be causing PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. I have not uninstalled as yet.

Win 7 System drivers seen to have caused the remaining errors.

There have been no hardware changes other than HD upgrade and new memory. The Dell would occasionally have a BSOD before the clean install mostly related to memory which I have replaced.

I have performed a Dell system diag and nothing failed. Also, I have run Memtest 4.1 and have not received a error.

I thought by completing a new clean install, the BSOD would go away, but I am on my 3rd and would like to have the team here help as I am out of immediate solutions.

All drivers are the latest possible as well - Thanks in advance for your help as I plan to keep the PC.

 

[Arc]

A lot of various different drivers are failing. And all them are fairly old, aged similar to the computer (around 2010). It gives a hint that you installed those from a driver CD.

Fixing the individual drivers will not be very easy, because Dell also does not have the latest drivers listed for this product. Dell Studio XPS 8100 Desktop Details | Dell

I would suggest you the following:
1. Go to the Dell's link and get the Broadcom network driver. Save it somewhere other than C drive.
2. Perform another clean reinstall.
3. Dont use the driver CD. Just install the network driver (previously downloaded and saved) and nothing else.
4. For the other drivers, follow http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2803-device-installation-settings.html and use the windows suggested updates.
5. Keep away from Intel Rapid Storage. The native AHCI controller will do good for you.

Finally, as I am seeing some issue with the antivirus too .....

fffff880`084f66c8 fffff880`014204c8Unable to load image \??\C:\Program Files\Common Files\Bitdefender\Bitdefender Firewall\bdfwfpf.sys, Win32 error 0n2
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for bdfwfpf.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for bdfwfpf.sys
bdfwfpf+0x204c8

I would suggest you to go with a problem-free antivirus like Microsoft Security Essentials.

See hoe it goes. Let us know.

 

[lgrabarek]

Thanks for your response, I appreciate it.

First on the drivers - I downloaded all the current from Dell support, not from the CD.

This is why I am so confused. The drivers were fine on the previous install. I always keep my drivers current.

Regarding AHCI - the BIOS dosen't support it, which really limits my upgrade options.

Regarding the Bitdefender (and Malwarebytes) - On the previous install they worked fine no BSOD, I don't understand why they do not work now.

I can fix the Bitdefender issue. It just seems odd that all of a sudden I get all these BSOD for OEM drivers on a OEM Win 7 machine.

I have to think something else is going on for that much to fail.

Thanks again!

 

[Arc]

First on the drivers - I downloaded all the current from Dell support, not from the CD.

This is why I am so confused. The drivers were fine on the previous install. I always keep my drivers current.

Revisit Product Support | Dell US and check the Release Dates of the driver they have. Those are not updates, mate.

Regarding AHCI - the BIOS dosen't support it, which really limits my upgrade options.

That's sad. There should be SATA/IDE mode? Use it then.

 

[lgrabarek]

Thanks

If Dell drivers are old, then it is what they have listed (PC is from 2010). Before the Clean install I downloaded every current driver needed. I do not even have the original disk.

So, I assume you are saying the OEM drivers are causing the BSOD. I am only using the chipset drivers and Broadcom. The chipset are from Intel and I can find the Broadcom manufacturer.

I have not gone to the manufacturers since it is recommended that Dell may have some customization.

As I said, I was hoping to find a more systemic cause as the PC was fine before the clean install. I've not had any BSOD's when I clean installed before ( I do this yearly).

Thanks for your time.

 

[Layback Bear]

From post #1

I installed a new WD 2TB HD and performed a clean install of Win 7 with service pack 1 slip-streamed.

Their is a possibility that your slip/streamed that you created is not proper and correct.

 

[Arc]

As I said, I was hoping to find a more systemic cause as the PC was fine before the clean install. I've not had any BSOD's when I clean installed before ( I do this yearly).

Thanks for your time.

I have said that much that I can see in your uploaded files, mate. If you want more, that is beyond my capability. I will not be able to do it.

Hope somebody with more closer insight will be here to guide you.