Random BSOD's

[SnoSalmon]

One more thing - have you replaced the SATA cable?
Silly as it sounds, I have seen plenty of issues with these.
Smartctl can check this for you if you have the UBCD. Boot into the linux OS that's included, open a command prompt and run smartctl -a (I think it's -a) and check for errors.
Then run a chkdsk or defrag (anything thats HDD intensive), boot the CD again and see if any of the error counts increase.
(or just replace the SATA lead and see if the problem resolves itself)

 

[tech_24]

Ok so got windows to install again...Installed all drivers from manufacturer's websites...Using a known good hard drive and tried both sticks of ram (each in different slots, and each individually)...Here is the latest bsod

 

[iptech]

Ok so got windows to install again...Installed all drivers from manufacturer's websites...Using a known good hard drive and tried both sticks of ram (each in different slots, and each individually)...Here is the latest bsod

Might be worth downloading 'Bluescreenview' or similar to see if you can identify the root cause yourself, simply posting the BSOD summary is off little use in diagnosing problems like this, this error would have been triggered by some other process being loaded - you need to identify what that is and if this fault occurs each time the computer boots which would indicate it's a software/driver issue or if it's random which would indicate a hardware fault.

You're certainly having to work for your $24 on this one!

 

[tech_24]

yeah its my personal computer thankfully...and i have been using bluescreen view and it seems that most of them are caused by ntoskrnl.exe

 

[tech_24]

K put in working ddr3 ram from another computer and it still has same issue...Takes forever to get into bios setup and once it gets there i cannot navigate to change settings...

 

[fixitdaz]

ntoskrnl.exe compiles a list of all your drivers on your specific PC so that the hardware can interface with the operating system. when the notskrnl is named this means the main NT kernel has crashed

1. Insert the Windows 7 DVD
2. Restart your computer
3. When asked if you want to boot from your DVD drive, do so.
4. Choose your language, click Next.
5. Click 'Repair your computer'
6. Select operating system you want repair.
7. Click the Command prompt link and type the following:
bootrec /fixBoot
are you using usb mouse and keyboard?

 

[tech_24]

yes i am and a ps2 keyboard

 

[tech_24]

The machine takes a good 10 minutes just to get past the loading screen of the bios and if i hit del to enter setup it takes a good 10 mins then the setup is unresponsive

 

[fixitdaz]

Have you got a slaved hdd on the system how ram slots have you and how much ram you using ect post a full spec

 

[tech_24]

Specs are as follows:

Intel Core i5
Biostar H55A+ MOBO w/ 4x DDR3 slots 16GB Max, 6 Sata ports, 2 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1
8GB DDR3 1333 RAM (2x 4GB Sticks) GEIL brand
1x 1TB WD Caviar SATA HDD
1x Asus SATA DVDRW Combo
1x XFX ATI 5770 1GB DDR5 Vid Card
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

 

[tech_24]

Weird thing...i just removed the machine from the kvm and hooked it into dedicated monitor, keyboard and mouse and it booted immediately...gonna try fixboot now

 

[fixitdaz]

ok let me no when completed

 

[tech_24]

fixboot completed successfully now just have to wait and see if machine blue screens again

 

[fixitdaz]

roger that let me us no how you get on

 

[tech_24]

Ok so weird thing is when i do bootrec /fixboot system boots fine but i have to do it everytime or it boots to startup repair

 

[fixitdaz]

Ok do a bootrec /fixmbr

1. Insert the Windows 7 DVD
2. Restart your computer
3. When asked if you want to boot from your DVD drive, do so.
4. Choose your language, click Next.
5. Click 'Repair your computer'
6. Select operating system you want repair.
7. Click the Command prompt link and type the following:
bootrec /fixmbr

 

[14049752]

Wow....impossibly low rates AND using the Technibble shotgun method. Awesome.

No, this comment isn't being helpful. Deal.

 

[tech_24]

Got a win32k.sys bsod this time

 

[tech_24]

i have know idea what the relevance of the previous comment was...This isnt a customers computer it is my spare

 

[fixitdaz]

you need to run a reg cleaner witch one do you have