Hey everyone! I've been facing an annoying issue with my Windows 11 setup. I keep getting a BSOD with the error message "Bad_Pool_Caller". It first happened while I was waiting for a game to load and had a YouTube video playing in the background, and then it struck again during a similar situation. If needed, I can share a dump file from the latest crash for better insights. I'd really appreciate any help or tips to solve this issue. Thanks!
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To start troubleshooting this BSOD error, you need to grab the dump files which contain crash logs that can help us understand what happened. If you're able to boot into Windows normally or even in Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. Compress that folder and upload it to a file-sharing service like Mediafire or Catbox since Reddit can block certain hosts. Having multiple dumps can provide better context for analysis!
I saw your dump files on Mediafire. It sounds like the issue might be tied to anti-cheat software that runs alongside games, particularly if you just recently started playing something like League of Legends. A suggestion I received was to update your BIOS and reinstall the Vanguard Anti-cheat software. Just make sure to verify if these steps work for you—let me know what you think!
I just wanted to add, it might be more than the anti-cheat. From what I saw in the dump, there are signs of memory corruption and TPM issues. You might want to consider tuning down your RAM speed to default settings; overclocking can sometimes lead to instability. Targeting a maximum speed of 5600 should be fine based on your CPU.