Random BSOD's again, this time instantly when I started Skyrim.

[Jmvars]

Don't know. They provide a USB key installer that does everything for you, so there shouldn't be an issue.

It thinks I have Linux.

 

[Jmvars]

Ok, I just got another BSOD. Dump attached, can you please check it out?

 

[writhziden]

Microsoft (R) Windows Debugger Version 6.12.0002.633 AMD64
Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


Loading Dump File [D:\Kingston\BSODDmpFiles\Jmvars\041412-26130-01.dmp]
Mini Kernel Dump File: Only registers and stack trace are available

Symbol search path is: SRV*C:\SymCache*http://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols
Executable search path is: 
Windows 7 Kernel Version 7601 (Service Pack 1) MP (4 procs) Free x64
Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS Personal
Built by: 7601.17790.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.120305-1505
Machine Name:
Kernel base = 0xfffff800`03007000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800`0324b650
Debug session time: Sat Apr 14 08:52:04.975 2012 (UTC - 6:00)
System Uptime: 0 days 0:52:06.598
Loading Kernel Symbols
...............................................................
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Loading User Symbols
Loading unloaded module list
.....
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*                        Bugcheck Analysis                                    *
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 34, {50853, fffff88007ea5488, fffff88007ea4ce0, fffff800030ee7ea}

Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+2a12a )

Followup: MachineOwner
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0: kd> !analyze -v
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*                        Bugcheck Analysis                                    *
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CACHE_MANAGER (34)
    See the comment for FAT_FILE_SYSTEM (0x23)
Arguments:
Arg1: 0000000000050853
Arg2: fffff88007ea5488
Arg3: fffff88007ea4ce0
Arg4: fffff800030ee7ea

Debugging Details:
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EXCEPTION_RECORD:  fffff88007ea5488 -- (.exr 0xfffff88007ea5488)
ExceptionAddress: fffff800030ee7ea (nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+0x000000000002a12a)
   ExceptionCode: c0000005 (Access violation)
  ExceptionFlags: 00000000
NumberParameters: 2
   Parameter[0]: 0000000000000000
   Parameter[1]: 00007a8006eddf90
Attempt to read from address 00007a8006eddf90

CONTEXT:  fffff88007ea4ce0 -- (.cxr 0xfffff88007ea4ce0)
rax=0000000000000010 rbx=0000000000000070 rcx=0000000000000002
rdx=000000001f44d000 rsi=fffff8a00c2fa270 rdi=000000000000000e
rip=fffff800030ee7ea rsp=fffff88007ea56c0 rbp=fffff88007ea5970
 r8=0000000000000000  r9=fffffa800415e230 r10=000000000000000f
r11=2b9000010a898921 r12=fffffa80045bdcc0 r13=00007a8006eddf90
r14=0000000fffffffff r15=fffffa8006eddf10
iopl=0         nv up ei pl nz ac po nc
cs=0010  ss=0018  ds=002b  es=002b  fs=0053  gs=002b             efl=00010216
nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+0x2a12a:
fffff800`030ee7ea 4d8b7d00        mov     r15,qword ptr [r13] ds:002b:00007a80`06eddf90=????????????????
Resetting default scope

CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT:  1

DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID:  VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT

PROCESS_NAME:  System

CURRENT_IRQL:  0

ERROR_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000005 - The instruction at 0x%08lx referenced memory at 0x%08lx. The memory could not be %s.

EXCEPTION_CODE: (NTSTATUS) 0xc0000005 - The instruction at 0x%08lx referenced memory at 0x%08lx. The memory could not be %s.

EXCEPTION_PARAMETER1:  0000000000000000

EXCEPTION_PARAMETER2:  00007a8006eddf90

READ_ADDRESS: GetPointerFromAddress: unable to read from fffff800032b5100
 00007a8006eddf90 

FOLLOWUP_IP: 
nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+2a12a
fffff800`030ee7ea 4d8b7d00        mov     r15,qword ptr [r13]

FAULTING_IP: 
nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+2a12a
fffff800`030ee7ea 4d8b7d00        mov     r15,qword ptr [r13]

BUGCHECK_STR:  0x34

LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER:  from fffff80003099500 to fffff800030ee7ea

STACK_TEXT:  
fffff880`07ea56c0 fffff800`03099500 : fffff6fc`c0142880 00000000`00000001 fffffa80`00000010 fffffa80`0118e750 : nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+0x2a12a
fffff880`07ea5830 fffff800`03071fde : fffff980`28500000 00000000`00010000 fffffa80`00000000 fffffa80`045bdc01 : nt!MmCheckCachedPageStates+0x3c0
fffff880`07ea59e0 fffff800`032e759d : 00000000`00000000 00000000`c00000d8 fffffa80`045bdcc0 fffffa80`05e95410 : nt!CcFetchDataForRead+0x10e
fffff880`07ea5a40 fffff800`0303065c : fffffa80`045bdcc0 00000000`1f440000 00000000`00040000 fffffa80`0415e230 : nt!CcMapAndCopyFromCache+0xc5
fffff880`07ea5ad0 fffff800`030c8cce : fffffa80`045bdcc0 00000000`00000000 fffffa80`00000005 00000000`00000701 : nt!CcPerformReadAhead+0x3b8
fffff880`07ea5c00 fffff800`0308d361 : fffffa80`03b58620 fffff800`03223201 fffff800`032848b0 fffffa80`00000005 : nt!CcWorkerThread+0x21e
fffff880`07ea5cb0 fffff800`0331dfda : 00000000`f4d8d710 fffffa80`0415e230 00000000`00000080 fffffa80`03b4d040 : nt!ExpWorkerThread+0x111
fffff880`07ea5d40 fffff800`030749c6 : fffff880`02f63180 fffffa80`0415e230 fffffa80`03b5d680 00000038`48378000 : nt!PspSystemThreadStartup+0x5a
fffff880`07ea5d80 00000000`00000000 : fffff880`07ea6000 fffff880`07ea0000 fffff880`07ea56e0 00000000`00000000 : nt!KxStartSystemThread+0x16


SYMBOL_STACK_INDEX:  0

SYMBOL_NAME:  nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+2a12a

FOLLOWUP_NAME:  MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: nt

IMAGE_NAME:  ntkrnlmp.exe

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP:  4f558b55

STACK_COMMAND:  .cxr 0xfffff88007ea4ce0 ; kb

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x34_nt!_??_::FNODOBFM::_string_+2a12a

BUCKET_ID:  X64_0x34_nt!_??_::FNODOBFM::_string_+2a12a

Followup: MachineOwner
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Still pointing to memory problems. Either you do not have enough RAM (doubtful with 4 GB; that should be plenty), or your memory has errors.

Were you ever able to get Memtest86+ to run? http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/92177-boot-windows-7-system-repair-disc-usb-using-grub4dos.html may help if you cannot get the Memtest86+ USB maker to work.

 

[Jmvars]

Were you ever able to get Memtest86+ to run? http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/92177-boot-windows-7-system-repair-disc-usb-using-grub4dos.html may help if you cannot get the Memtest86+ USB maker to work.

Thanks, but cba now because im sick.

 

[writhziden]

That's alright, but I am sorry you are sick.

I'll be subscribed when you are able to get to it. Feel better!

 

[Jmvars]

That's alright, but I am sorry you are sick.

I'll be subscribed when you are able to get to it. Feel better!

Thanks!

 

[Jmvars]

Still pointing to memory problems. Either you do not have enough RAM (doubtful with 4 GB; that should be plenty), or your memory has errors.

Were you ever able to get Memtest86+ to run? http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/92177-boot-windows-7-system-repair-disc-usb-using-grub4dos.html may help if you cannot get the Memtest86+ USB maker to work.

Feeling better now But what does this do?

I still have the Windows CD if it matters.

 

[writhziden]

Sorry, I was not clear about what you were supposed to do with the information in that link. The steps in Boot Windows 7 System Repair Disc from USB Using Grub4Dos can be used for getting an ISO on a USB drive. I was suggesting that you use only the steps for getting the Grub4Dos and then putting your Memtest86+ ISO on the USB using the Grub4Dos program.

 

[Jmvars]

OK, so. I found out why it didn't install. There is this switch on the USB key, it makes the key read-only. I knew about this switch but didn't think about it until now.

I have installed the Memtest onto the key and will try it when I go to sleep. It takes very long, amirite?

 

[writhziden]

You are correct. Post back the results of the test. Best of luck!

 

[Jmvars]

Something must have gone wrong. I booted from the disk just fine, but it tested extremely fast and I got 13 errors and 0 passes in less than a minute.

It should not test this fast?

 

[writhziden]

Did it finish the pass after a while, or did you stop it when the errors occurred? It can find errors very quickly if the RAM is outright bad, which it sounds like it is. Proceed with Part 3 of the Memtest86+ tutorial.



For Part 3: If You Have Errors: If you swap any memory components, follow these steps for ESD safety:

1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
2. Unplug all power supplies to the computer (AC Power then battery for laptops, AC power for desktops)
3. Hold down the power button for 30 seconds to close the circuit and ensure all power drains from components.
4. Make sure you are grounded by using proper grounding techniques, i.e. work on an anti-static workbench, anti-static desk, or an anti-static pad. Hold something metallic while touching it to the anti-static surface, or use an anti-static wristband to attach to the anti-static material while working.

Once these steps have been followed, it is safe to remove and replace components within your computer.

 

[Jmvars]

Doing a memtest now with only 1 stick. So far passed 2 times.

EDIT:Ok, I just tested the first stick, 7 passes without errors. Then I tested the second one, on the same lane as I tested the first one on. It instantly got errors, so obviously it is the stick that is bad.

I have reinstalled the good stick, so now I only have 2GB RAM. Now I'm considering buying an upgrade pack that has 2x4GB RAM. And I got a little off-topic question; do I need to buy a new PSU only when I upgrade for a ASUS Z68 mobo, a Intel I5 2500K, and 2x4GB Kingston HyperX 1600Mhz RAM?

Note that it is an upgrade PACK, so it will be cheaper obviously. So please do not come with suggestions.

 

[writhziden]

Glad to see you narrowed down which module was causing problems.


May I suggest asking your hardware question in the Hardware & Devices - Windows 7 Forums forum? They have better experience with determining the best deals for hardware packages.