Random BSODs, computer randomly shutting down, please help

[mreeed]

Hi,

For weeks now, I've been having random BSODs that include PFN_LIST_CORRUPT, MEMORY_MANAGEMENT, BAD_POOL_HEADER, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, and more. Sometimes, the computer randomly shuts off and restarts. A few times, the screen freezes and the keyboard and mouse shuts off.

Lately, it seems as if the computer can't run for ten minutes without crashing. In fact, I had a BSOD when I registered for this site.

Can anyone help? Thanks.

 

[koolkat77]

Welcome to the forum mreeed,

This bug check indicates that a system thread generated an exception that the error handler did not catch.

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SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M (1000007e)
This is a very common bugcheck.  Usually the exception address pinpoints
the driver/function that caused the problem.  Always note this address
as well as the link date of the driver/image that contains this address.
Some common problems are exception code 0x80000003.  This means a hard
coded breakpoint or assertion was hit, but this system was booted
/NODEBUG.  This is not supposed to happen as developers should never have
hardcoded breakpoints in retail code, but ...
If this happens, make sure a debugger gets connected, and the
system is booted /DEBUG.  This will let us see why this breakpoint is
happening.
Arguments:
Arg1: ffffffffc0000005, The exception code that was not handled
Arg2: fffff880012cb178, The address that the exception occurred at
Arg3: fffff88003088718, Exception Record Address
Arg4: fffff88003087f70, Context Record Address

Debugging Details:
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Caused by Norton, please remove it for testing purpose.

Loading User Symbols
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for SYMEFA64.SYS
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for SYMEFA64.SYS
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 1000007E, {ffffffffc0000005, fffff880012cb178, fffff88003088718, fffff88003087f70}

Probably caused by : SYMEFA64.SYS ( SYMEFA64+28178 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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compared to other antivirus or internet security software. It is free and lightweight:-

• Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
• Malwarebytes: Removes malware including viruses, spyware, worms and trojans, plus it protects your computer
• http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/206705-good-free-system-security-combination.html

   Warning

Do not start the free trial of Malware Bytes; remember to deselect that option when prompted.

Perform a Clean boot:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ation-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html

Reduce items at start-up. No software except anti-virus is required plus doing this improves the time for logging into windows:

• How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7

Run the System File Checker that scans the of all protected Windows 7 system files and replaces incorrect corrupted, changed/modified, or damaged versions with the correct versions if possible:

• Click on the rb:
• Type CMD on Search
• Left click and Run as Administrator
• Type SFC /scannow

Full tutorial here:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

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This indicates that an exception happened while executing a routine that transitions from non-privileged code to privileged code.

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SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (3b)
An exception happened while executing a system service routine.
Arguments:
Arg1: 00000000c0000005, Exception code that caused the bugcheck
Arg2: fffff80003b7ca87, Address of the instruction which caused the bugcheck
Arg3: fffff88007277560, Address of the context record for the exception that caused the bugcheck
Arg4: 0000000000000000, zero.

Debugging Details:
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Use !analyze -v to get detailed debugging information.

BugCheck 3B, {c0000005, fffff80003b7ca87, fffff88007277560, 0}

Probably caused by : memory_corruption ( nt!MiEmptyPageAccessLog+e7 )

Followup: MachineOwner
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Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.

• RAM - Test with Memtest86+

The goal is to test all the RAM sticks and all the motherboard slots.

Check your motherboard manual to ensure the RAM sticks are in the recommended motherboard slots. Some motherboards have very specific slots required for the number of RAM sticks installed.

If you get errors, stop the test and continue with the next step.

1. Remove all but one stick of RAM from your computer (this will be RAM stick #1), and run Memtest86 again, for 7 passes.

*Be sure to note the RAM stick, use a piece of tape with a number, and note the motherboard slot.
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If this stick passes the test then go to step #3.

2. If RAM stick #1 has errors, repeat the test with RAM stick #2 in the same motherboard slot.

*If RAM stick #2 passes, this indicates that RAM stick #1 may be bad. If you want to be absolutely sure, re-test RAM stick #1 in another known good slot.
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*If RAM stick #2 has errors, this indicates another possible bad RAM stick, a possible motherboard slot failure or inadequate settings.
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3. Test the next stick of RAM (stick #2) in the next motherboard slot.

*If this RAM stick has errors repeat step #2 using a known good stick if possible, or another stick.
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*If this RAM stick has no errors and both sticks failed in slot#1, test RAM stick #1 in this slot.
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4. If you find a stick that passes the test, test it in all the other motherboard slots.

If Part 2 testing shows errors, and all tests in Part 3 show errors, you will need to test the RAM sticks in another computer and/or test other RAM in your computer to identify the problem.

In this way, you can identify whether it is a bad stick of RAM, a bad motherboard, or incompatibility between the sticks.

   Information

Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes.

   Tip

Memtest should be done overnight.

 

[mreeed]

All right, I did everything you said I had to do, except memtest. I only got a Memory Management bsod, so I think it's the memory. I'm taking memtest tonight.

However, the computer still randomly shuts down and restarts. There are also times when the screen freezes, the audio glitches up and the keyboard and mouse shuts off. I still don't know what the cause of this is. Can anyone find out what it is?

 

[essenbe]

Try reinstalling the most current Chipset driver you can find on your Motherboard's web site for your motherboard.

Please fill out your System Specs​

   Information

Your System Specs will help us to help you, and doing it in this manner will make them available to all helpers in every post and keep us from hunting for them. We ask that you fill them out in as much detail as possible including Desktop or Laptop, Model number if it is an OEM computer and all components with the Manufacturer and Model number if possible.

If you will go to your last post and click the 'System Specs' in the bottom left of the post, you will find a link to update your system specs. Please fill those out in as much detail as possible. If you would like to know what we would like, you can click 'My System Specs' at the bottom left of this post to see mine. If you do not know what your components are, this will help you accomplish this task. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html​

Please Run Memtest86+

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Please download from this site only http://www.memtest.org/ in the middle of the page are the Download links, you can download the ISO.zip or the Auto USB Flash Drive installer.zip

Extract the Zip file. If you chose the ISO image, burn it to a CD using Windows Disk Image Burner or any Image burner you may have. If you downloaded the Auto USB installer, extract it, insert your USB 2.0 Flash Drive and take note of the drive letter. Run the installer, select the Flash Drive Letter, check the format box and press next. It will install memtest86+ to a flash drive. You can use either V4.20 or V5.01. Boot from your selected media. If you use V5.01 it will tell you to press certain buttons at the start, please press no buttons. The test will begin on it's own and continue to run until you stop it. It needs to run for 8 complete passes or until you receive an error. If you receive an error, stop the test. Even 1 error is a fail. Each pass tests a different part of the ram and each of the 10 tests in each pass tests something different. It takes a minimum of 8 passes to completely test the ram, more passes are better. It is quite a long test and will take several hours depending on how much ram you have. Due to the time length it is best to run overnight. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask​

 

[mreeed]

Now I can't even start my computer. It's a Bad System Config Info bsod. I would post the dumps if I could just start the computer. Worst case scenario, I might have to reinstall Windows. I didn't even do anything to it, and now I can't use the computer.

 

[mreeed]

OK, I got my computer started, here's the next dump.

 

[essenbe]

mreeed, with the problems you are having I would copy off my personal files to an external source first thing then, if you can Open a elevated command prompt ( click start, type cmd in the search box, right click on the cmd entry and select run as administrator) in the black box that opens, copy/paste sfc /scannow. If you decide to type it, notice the space between the sfc and the /. It is a system file checker which will scan your system files and attempt to correct any missing or corrupt files. What we want are the results to say windows found no integrity violations. If it says files were found but could not be repaired, close the box, reboot and run it again, after opening the administrative command prompt. You may have to reboot and run it three times for it to repair all system files. If it can't repair them after 3 reboots, let us know.

After all of that is done, please run the memtest86+ from the link posted above.