Bsod on new os install

[jeldridge]

I'm receiving a number of BSODs and some boot and random freezes with a new install of windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. I've tried hdd tests which passed. I even changed the hard drive. So then I did several different ram tests from the ultimate boot cd that came up fine and I even took one stick out and tried it and again with the other stick and then tried them both in the second slot. No luck. Can't seem to figure out what the problem is

 

[OldSchoolPC]

Read articles on the forums about BSODs. Is it, Driver IRQ Not Less Than or Equal To? Driver problems. You really didn't provide much information. What about safe mode? What about /sfc scannow ? What about BIOS and driver updates? Memory tests etc?

 

[MobileTechie]

It would help if you mentioned what the errors actually were.

 

[jeldridge]

There are several I'll try to make a list.

@OldSchoolPc
I mentioned that I did memory tests. Right now im trying to do updates and drivers but it either freezes or Bsod before I can get anything done

 

[jeldridge]

I also removed everything but the essentials. The Bsod I just got was system service exception. I've also had pfn list corrupt, memory management, page fault in non paged area, and irql not less or equal

 

[DanF]

Is it possible to try a Linux OS? Not sure if you can COMPLETELY rule out hardware if it turns out OK. Honestly, never tried.

I'm having a similar situation with an old compaq system that won't let me even install Windows on it. All sort of BSODs, crashes, etc... during installation. Ruled out as a bad hard disk drive, but since you've already tried a new hdd...

 

[jeldridge]

Lol yeah I've tried other hdds and even installed other os on them and in 32 bit as well. Haven't tried Linux though

 

[MobileTechie]

Without further details, those errors are typically related to devices, their drivers or memory. So I'd look at the drivers and probably strip the machine back to it's bare bones and try completely new memory since even long stints of memtest are not 100%. However you could potentially speed up the process by looking at the minidumps or at least bluescreenview

 

[DanF]

Whatever it's the reason, we completely understand your frustration We all know how frustrating it is to troubleshoot these random crashes, bsods, etc...

 

[katz]

As DanF suggested, I would run a Linux or another boot cd & see if everything runs fine from that. You could narrow it down to a software issue if a live/boot cd runs fine.

 

[jeldridge]

I have the computer to bare bones (only I used the term essentials above), in trying really hard to get these drivers and updates installed but it keeps freezing and bsoding me. Sometimes it freezes before the os boots sometimes it's on the win 7 boot screen or later on during installations (or randomly) or I get a Bsod in the same situations except not before the os boots.

If I install Linux and it works how can I go about making win 7 work without racing to install drivers and updates before it interrupts me?

 

[PCX]

What are you testing the memory with? Have you tested the motherboard and if so, with what?

 

[jeldridge]

@katz: i also got BSODs when I was installing win 7 on this hdd and when I swapped hdds (3 diff hdds that all work fine on other machines) and also when I would install other versions of windows on those if that's similar to what you're getting at.

Thanks for all the replies everyone.

 

[PCX]

Did you figure out the problem? If not, it would help if you answered my questions?

 

[jeldridge]

Sorry PCX! Im on my iPhone using tapatalk forums I must have been typing my other post when you posted cause I never saw it. Anyway I'm actually waiting on a mobo test tool but it's not supposed to be here til the end of the week. I tested the ram with all of the tools on the ultimate boot cd because it's a 64 bit processor and I didn't know If there would be compatibility issues or not.

Is there bootable software I can use to test the motherboard?

 

[PCX]

Is there bootable software I can use to test the motherboard?

Not really anything that is free and that is accurate. As for the memory, I would suggest running Memtest86+ for about hours or 6 passes at least. If there is even one error, it justifies replacing the memory. Also, keep in mind that if a stick of memory does fail, you have to test that same slot with a good working stick in order to make sure that slot is not bad.

 

[jeldridge]

I did run it for about 3 passes or so but I'll try that after I see if what I did worked. I read that unplugging the computer and then removing the battery for 30+ seconds flashes the CMOS or bios or something to that nature so I tried that. Either it's a fluke or so far so good lol. Anything else you can think of to try?

 

[jeldridge]

I've also noticed that downloading sometimes resets after it hits 100%. Don't know if the problems are related or not. Also I do still have the same problems in safe mode

 

[Martyn]

Swap the memory out for known good to rule it out of the equation. The memory tests aren't sufficient.

 

[PCX]

Swap the memory out for known good to rule it out of the equation. The memory tests aren't sufficient.

Memory tests are sufficient if you use the right tools and you test them for long enough. However, swapping out memory is quicker. Just keep in mind that if you swap out the memory and it is still failing, then you have to test the memory slots.