Solved Random BSODs on old system, frequent & started only recently.

Kiki2000

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Various BSOD

A old ( 2007-ish ) system of mine has been getting frequent BSODs since a couple of weeks. The BSOD messages are mostly different each time and include "IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL", "PFN LIST CORRUPT" and "BAD POOL CALLED". Sometimes it will take a day or so before a BSOD appears, but after a reboot it usually doesn't take much time before the next one appears. I'm suspecting the PSU but perhaps it's the motherboard or something else entirely?
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate x86Core2Duo E45002GBGeForce GT 240
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Unknown
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x86
CPU
Core2Duo E4500
Memory
2GB
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce GT 240
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