I've been dealing with a persistent BSOD error, specifically a kernel security check failure, for the past few months. Shortly after I first encountered this issue, my Windows began to glitch, and it failed to boot up properly, making troubleshooting impossible. I had to use a media tool to try fixing it, but the situation escalated to a point where I couldn't even reinstall Windows due to corrupted system files. Eventually, I got a new SSD, and I was able to install Windows again. After setting up my usual software—like Davinci Resolve, Steam, the Nvidia app, and some control apps—the problem returned almost immediately.
I've run several diagnostics using command prompt like chkdsk, sfc /scannow, and mdsched.exe, and they all returned okay. However, when I ran DISM, it indicated that there are files in the Minidump folder. Here's a link to the dumps: [Minidump.zip](https://www.mediafire.com/file/62hgh01msjruug6/Minidump.zip/file).
Most often, the BSOD triggers about a couple of minutes into using any application after booting up. Restarting seems to eliminate the BSOD, but I still experience stuttering and lag with animations and cursor movement afterwards. My current setup includes an MSI MAG X670e Tomahawk WiFi motherboard, an AMD Ryzen 9 7900x CPU, 64GB of Crosair Vengeance RAM, and an Asus ProArt 4080 Super GPU, among other components. If anyone can offer insight or needs more details, please let me know. Thanks!
2 Answers
From what you've described, it sounds like this could be related to your memory rather than a specific driver issue. Given that memory errors often lead to random crashes, consider running a memory test or checking your RAM installation. Plus, since you've replaced the SSD, make sure it's installed properly. It's also possible there's an issue with the M.2 slot or the motherboard itself. I recommend running a diagnostic tool like Specify to gather more logs about your system; that can help pinpoint issues more effectively.
To diagnose the BSOD you're experiencing, it's crucial to get those dump files you mentioned. When you're able to access Windows, check the WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. If you find any, zip them and upload them to a file-sharing site like mediafire or catbox.moe so we can analyze them. Ideally, having multiple dump files will give us a clearer picture of what's causing the issue. If you need help with zipping the files, just right-click on the folder and choose "Send to > Compressed (Zipped) folder." Let me know what you find!
Thanks for the quick response! I've actually removed the old storage and did a fresh install on the new SSD. Here's the link for the Specify log: [Specify Log](https://spec-ify.com/profile/bf3ae3d6)