I've been dealing with persistent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on my PC for the past six months, and I'm at my wit's end. I've already tried several troubleshooting steps, but I'm out of ideas and considering building a new machine. Here's what I've done so far: I've replaced the RAM, updated my Nvidia driver, tested RAM sticks individually, ensured nothing is overclocked, updated several network adapters through Device Manager, run system scans without finding any issues, and performed Windows Memory Diagnostics twice without errors. I'm not sure what part could be causing this, so I'd love any advice on what else I can investigate or try!
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First things first, you should update your BIOS. You're a couple of versions behind, and the latest version addresses some memory issues that might be causing your crashes. Check out the manufacturer’s site for the update!
It looks like your CPU may be overheating, especially if you're seeing errors like INVALID_INSTRUCTION. Make sure to check that your CPU isn't overclocked and monitor its temperature. Overheating can lead to instability, especially with certain models. A BIOS update could help, but keep an eye on your CPU health too!
If all else fails, consider reinstalling Windows. Sometimes a fresh install can clear out any problematic files or corrupted settings. But yeah, definitely check your BIOS and CPU first, and make sure your drivers are all stable!
The crashes seem really driver-related. While the specific driver causing the issue isn’t clear from what you’ve posted, I suggest running the verifier command in an elevated command prompt to track down the faulty driver. After running that, it should point you directly to what's causing the crashes during the next BSOD.
To really get to the bottom of these BSODs, you’ll want to gather your crash logs (dump files). If you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check the Minidump folder in C:Windows. Zip up any dump files you find and upload them to a file-sharing site. Multiple files are helpful for diagnosing the issue!
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