Solved Random BSOD's, mainly ntoskrnl.exe but also other errors.

[Kreshnak]

The utility won't work for me, even though I've selected the 64-bit version it says that it is the wrong version.

 

[centaur78]

Download the latest bios and put it on the USB stick and use the Asus EZ flash 2 utility under BIOS > Tools

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[Kreshnak]

Ok so I did that, and I now have a new version of BIOS. However I'm still getting bsods. This is starting to become really frustrating! I've got no idea whatsoever of what is causing it. For all I know, it might as well be a hardware as a software problem. I'm attaching the sf including the dumps of my bsods for yesterday and today. Hopefully there's something there that You can see. Thanks

 

[centaur78]

1. Whats the PSU Wattage ??

2. Post the latest HWmonitor snapshot.

3. Uninstall the installed MSE and reinstall by downloading the latest one from Microsoft MSE website. the MPfilter.sys was cause of one of the BSOD and also the installation looks corrupted.

4. Please run Autoruns and then click on File> Save.. Save the file in .arn format and upload here. Will have a look

 

[Kreshnak]

Wasn't sure of what number You wanted from my PSU, so attached a picture of the sticker on my PSU with all the information.

HWmonitor is attached.

MSE is uninstalled and then re installed from a new download.

Autorun .arn is attached in a zip.

 

[Kreshnak]

Is it possible that my PSU is the evil behind all this. Can the PSU cause all these bsod's?

 

[essenbe]

Yes, It's possible and yes, they can cause them.

 

[Kreshnak]

Are there any tests to run to see if it is the PSU, or do I simply have to put another one in and see if it still bsod?

 

[essenbe]

There are few tests that don't require some very expensive equipment. You can get a multimeter and use it and get pretty accurate results. Could you go into BIOS and tell me the reading on the +12V, +5V and the +3.3V? That is just to give an indication. The problem is those will be the values at idle. What they are under stress is where it matters most. Another issue is your PSU has 4 +12V rails and it matters how those rails are divided up.

 

[Kreshnak]

Ok, but there aren't any software to test the PSU with, only hardware?

12V = 12.030V
5V = 4.956V
3.3V = 3.372V

 

[Kreshnak]

So I've got a new error. Everytime I try to open any .exe file I get the error: "The application has failed to start because its side-by-side configuration is incorrect. Please see the application event log or use the command-line sxstrace.exe tool for more detail."
I dont know either where to find event logs, or what to look for in them, and when i try sxstrace.exe and hit enter it just flashes as it opens and then closes immediatley. The only ones I actually can open is world of warcraft and solitaire. But when i try to open wow i get a bsod almost immediatley.

 

[centaur78]

Kershnak

the error is caused when The machine is missing the correct C++ runtime components for your type of system. (x86 or x64).

To resolve this you need to install the updates for

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package for (x64)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)

 

[Kreshnak]

Since I can't open Chrome or IE on my computer I downloaded the two files to a usb and then plugged that into my computer. Can't open them, get the same error as with any other program. Tried in safe mode too, didn't work there either.

 

[gregrocker]

How close did you stick with the steps to get a perfect install from Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 (same for retail)? Did you follow the procedure given for drivers or use outdated XP methods to mass import?

I'd do a diagnostic reinstall since you've got a fresh install on the new HD.

This time first wipe the HD of all code using Diskpart Clean Command from the installer's System Recovery Options Command Line.

After install provide the driver if necessary to get online and run long enough to see if the problems are present and report back.

Next run each round of Important and Optional Updates after enabling Automatically deliver drivers via Windows Update (Step 3).

In between each round of Updates after requested reboot run long enough to know if performance problems have arisen. Ifso System Restore to before the batch and install in smaller groups testing between each to see which one has the bad update, then Sysrestore to before that to install them singly.

Next install each driver still missing in Device Manager, checking performance between each driver install.

Next install your programs one at a time with enough time between each to see if one is causing the problem.

 

[Kreshnak]

Ok so I've got a clean reinstall of windows now, on my new hd which I did the Diskpart Clean Command. Haven't touched anything yet other than checking for upsates via windows update. I've got 119 important and 7 optional updates to do. Should I install all of them at once or install them in smaller batches? Also I'm off to buy a new PSU tomorrow. Been looking at this: CX600

 

[gregrocker]

Yes, I'd install Updates in smaller groups starting with the drivers queued in Optional. This allows you to System Restore easier if the performance probs arise after a group, then install them singly to narrow down the problem updates. Same with the other groups and Programs.

 

[essenbe]

The Corsair 600 will be fine. Corsair, to me, is one of the best makers of PSU's. But, if you can afford it, I would get the HX model, It's Modular and makes the build nuch easier. You only use the cables you need.

 

[Kreshnak]

You mean like this one? HX Series HX650 Power Supply

 

[essenbe]

That's the one. It is modular, meaning you only install the cables you are going to use. No more where can I hide these. If you ever try modular, you'll never look at a non modular PSU again. Makes the build much easier and faster.

What makes you think your PSU is your problem? It could be, just wondering why you think so. What do you have now?

 

[Kreshnak]

At the moment I have a Fractal Design Tesla, 550W 80+ (Tesla 550W, 80 PLUS - Fractal Design)

The reason I think it is causing problems is partly because of the sounds it makes when i cut the power to it and then put it back in. It just makes a really loud fan-like sound. Almost like the fan is the only thing getting power. It doesn't start when this happens either, just makes the fan-sound. I have to press the power button to make a restart and then wait a few seconds and then start it again, and it'll be fine. And partly because it won't start at all sometimes, and sometimes it just shuts down during startup without going to a bsod. It's 3 years old, and I haven't been very nice towards it, so I think it's time to replace it with a better substitute. I'm moving towards replacing all of my hardware in the near future. I've already replaced my RAM, my hd and my graphics card.