Windows Explorer Crashes Repeatedly, playing games or Youtube videos

[miki759]

Then yes, I am indeed running 1.11 on both OCZ Vertex2.

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Just possible more info as I was looking into my BIOS:
OCS-VERTEX2
Block Mode: 16 sectors
PIO MODE: 4
ASYNC DMA: MULTIWORD DMA-2
ULTRA DMA: ULTRA DMA-5

I tried using both SSDs as primary boot devices but get same message for boths:
"Reboot and select proper Boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key"
(the message for ine of the SSD is normal since no system on D, but my C? ...)

Anyway, that's it!! So i'll upgrade Firmware using your link now!
Although I need to save all the data? 0.0 ...

EDIT: Ok. I checked all my drives. Because my WD 1TO used to be the holder of my System on my previous computer but I did format it. So indeed, no trace of Windows, system32, whatsoever.

Also, I cannot perform an upgrade on my Vertex. as you can see below
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In the end, what remains to be done, stop instant crashes on boot after login (no BSOD), just unlimited freeze.
And... it is not dangerous or remotely important, but I'd like to understand why in the BIOS, my C drive cannot be selected as a proper boot device but my computer still boots from my C: since it's the only System available on my drives.

 

[essenbe]

If you would, would you please show a screenshot of your disk management so the top and bottom part is visible.

 

[miki759]

If you would, would you please show a screenshot of your disk management so the top and bottom part is visible.

With ... Crystaldisk?

C drive:
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D drive:
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E drive:
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Edit: I'm reading this post at the moment, to try understand how upgrading FW works http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/f...-clear-instructions-!&highlight=primary+drive

If I clearly understand what is being said:

If I boot Windows off the SSD, then try to update that SSD with the toolbox, it won't work. My other SSD will update fine with the toolbox, just not the drive that I am executing Windows off.
If I boot Windows off a 3rd hard drive, then I can update both SSD's with the Toolbox.

The Toolbox cannot update the SSD that I am running the Windows version you are in off that drive.

Quite problematic considering the fact that I do not have my Windows DVD here. I cannot install Windows on my E drive.

 

[essenbe]

No. Right click computer, select manage, expand the window completely, in the left column select disk management. Click the start button, type snipping, open the snipping tool, use the arrow on the side and make a picture, save it to your desktop and upload it with your next post. This is what I would like to see.

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[miki759]

No. Right click computer, select manage, expand the window completely, in the left column select disk management. Click the start button, type snipping, open the snipping tool, use the arrow on the side and make a picture, save it to your desktop and upload it with your next post. This is what I would like to see.

Sure, here you go Essenbe!

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... Ok ... just by looking at it now... i can tell it's a mess... Wtf did i do during setup OS...

 

[essenbe]

As I suspected. Your System Reserved that the system boots from is on your Western Digital drive and your 'C' drive is on the SSD. This can cause a lot of problems. That is if I can read French correctly, which I can't. But, I believe that's what it says.

 

[miki759]

As I suspected. Your System Reserved that the system boots from is on your Western Digital drive and your 'C' drive is on the SSD. This can cause a lot of problems. That is if I can read French correctly, which I can't. But, I believe that's what it says.

Yes... I can see the mess... My install is now what... maybe 1.5 yr old... and it is messy. But then I do not understand...
All the System files "Windows" "System32" etc are located on my C, OCZ Vertex2. So... What does that mean?

I'm so lost >.<

Is there any way besides formatting and reinstalling my OS that I can solve this issue?

Are the freezes on boot linked to that? Cuz the freezes have been happening only for a month now or so.

 

[essenbe]

There is a way to try. I can't promise we can fix it, but there is a way that works most of the time. Would you rather try, or would you rather do a clean install, which will be necessary if the attempt does not work.

 

[miki759]

Not having my Windows DVD with me (600kms away), I'd rather try ^^
I'm starting to make a backup of my files on my D (unused)

 

[essenbe]

There are 2 tutorials here that you will have to follow exactly to remove the partition. I would back up all personal data first. I would also disconnect 1 of the cables from all drives except the one with the 100MB partition and the SSD with the C drive on it. That will keep you from getting confused as to which one it is. Basically, you are going to delete the 100MB partition from the Western Digital drive, which will make the system un bootable. Then you are going to have to try to get the install disk to write a new system partition drive to the C drive so the system will then be bootable. For help in the future. Always disconnect all hard drives except the one you are installing Windows to. That will make this impossible to happen.

The second tutorial is linked to in this tutorial. Read them first and let me know if you have any questions. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/71363-system-reserved-partition-delete.html

 

[miki759]

I do NOT have my install disk ^^ ...

Well, nevermind then... I need to get the hang on it soon.
I'm still mostly worried for the insta freezes on boot.

I guess, the simplest option at the moment, is that I get my install DVD, formate both E and C and do a clean install on C.

 

[essenbe]

It can be downloaded from this site. Be sure to select the correct version. Dell Community

 

[miki759]

Oh ok ^^
I remember using a flash drive once. Is it still possible? there was a software to transform any USB with ISO of Windows as a bootable media. Any clue?

20 minutes left for ISO download.

 

[essenbe]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

 

[miki759]

Thank you!

 

[essenbe]

After a 1.5 year install, a clean install would allow you to start over and rid yourself of unwanted things that always get installed and uninstalled over time. It is pretty time consuming but you can always get it right and avoid problems that way. But, the final decision is yours. We will be happy to help you either way. You decide.

 

[miki759]

I am now considering the new clean install... But... well... Let me think about it!

 

[essenbe]

Miki is now doing a MGADiag report and will post the results shortly. He is questioning the version of Windows that came installed on his computer.

This tutorial will help you. http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...ne-activation-issue-posting-instructions.html

 

[miki759]

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-Q6MMK-KYK6X-VKM6G
Windows Product Key Hash: 289NoAWl2ZoVfuieux/315WkDIc=
Windows Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00173
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
ID: {ABD7B7A0-5554-4AD1-AC5E-E2C58307E1C6}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.120830-0333
TTS Error:
Validation Diagnostic:
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 100 Genuine
Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003 - 100 Genuine
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watadminsvc.exe[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\npwatweb.dll[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watux.exe[Hr = 0x80070003]
File Mismatch: C:\Windows\system32\wat\watweb.dll[Hr = 0x80070003]

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{ABD7B7A0-5554-4AD1-AC5E-E2C58307E1C6}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-VKM6G</PKey><PID>00426-OEM-8992662-00173</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-3862397970-2630196796-335294905</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>System manufacturer</Manufacturer><Model>System Product Name</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>American Megatrends Inc.</Manufacturer><Version>0802 </Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="5"/><Date>20100622000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>3C4B3D07018400F4</HWID><UserLCID>040C</UserLCID><SystemLCID>040C</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Paris, Madrid(GMT+01:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>_ASUS_</OEMID><OEMTableID>Notebook</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>100</Result><Products><Product GUID="{90170409-6000-11D3-8CFE-0150048383C9}"><LegitResult>100</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003</Name><Ver>11</Ver><Val>5EA9C3672EB0500</Val><Hash>GZD+9sfb5ecL3RxyV4F75a86u2M=</Hash><Pid>72079-640-0000106-55574</Pid><PidType>14</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="17" Version="11" Result="100"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults>

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
Version du service de licences logicielles : 6.1.7601.17514

Nom : Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition
Description : Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel
ID d’activation : 7cfd4696-69a9-4af7-af36-ff3d12b6b6c8
ID d’application : 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
PID étendu : 00426-00178-926-600173-02-1036-7600.0000-0122011
Identificateur d’installation : 014893146034652511888303778103192904899872575842530442
URL du certificat du processeur : http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
URL du certificat de l’ordinateur : http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
URL de licence d’utilisation : http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
URL du certificat de clé de produit : http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Clé de produit partielle : VKM6G
État de la licence : avec licence
Nombre de réinitialisations de Windows restant : 4
Heure approuvée : 26/12/2012 19:50:52

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: N/A
ActiveX: Not Registered - 0x80040154
Admin Service: Not Registered - 0x80040154
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: RAAAAAMABAABAAEAAwAFAAAAAgABAAEA6GFeO0T8dxbu2Ea8hDSMJmhlrjSsdTAHCoDueGI9UBrc4bG862BYsBZjgig=

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information:
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC 062210 APIC1049
FACP 062210 FACP1049
HPET 062210 OEMHPET
MCFG 062210 OEMMCFG
OEMB 062210 OEMB1049
OSFR 062210 OEMOSFR
SSDT DpgPmm CpuPm
SLIC _ASUS_ Notebook

 

[NoelDP]

Interesting report

At first glance it looks OK - BUT (you knew this was coming)
The motherboard appears to me to be a retail one?

Is this a self-built computer, or custom-built by a small shop?
Or is it a Branded ASUS model machine (with lots of extras added on)
Is there a COA sticker on the case?? (if so, for what version and edition of Windows?)

The BIOS just doesn't look right for a Branded ASUS machine - it looks more like a standard BIOS with a SLIC table bolted on, in which case the installation is counterfeit.

For the 'learners' in the audience....

<SYSTEM><Manufacturer>System manufacturer</Manufacturer>
<Model>System Product Name</Model></SYSTEM>
 
BIOS Information: 
ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value
APIC 062210 APIC1049
FACP 062210 FACP1049
HPET 062210 OEMHPET 
MCFG 062210 OEMMCFG 
OEMB 062210 OEMB1049
OSFR 062210 OEMOSFR 
SSDT DpgPmm CpuPm
SLIC _ASUS_ Notebook

Validating at www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate using IE would install the WAT update, and possibly give us a little more information in another MGADiag report.
- and may give definitive proof of an Activation Exploit which would have to be present if indeed this is a counterfeit.


As presented currently - and without knowing if there's a COA sticker, it's a case of 'innocent until proven guilty' - and it's not proven.