I've been facing a frustrating issue with my PC where I keep getting a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error stating 'Critical Process Died' a few minutes after booting up. This started happening after I cleaned my PC. Typically, I use compressed air to clean it while the components are still inside, which might not be the best method. Recently, I accidentally used a microfiber cloth on a small area of the motherboard for a moment. Since then, I've gotten a BSOD after about an hour of gaming, and now it happens every 5 minutes, even when I'm just on the desktop. I've tried cleaning it again, even removing some parts for a better clean (except for the CPU cooler), and reassembling everything properly, but the errors persist. I'm wondering if it could be due to dust getting into the wrong places, potential static damage from the microfiber cloth, or maybe even a software issue? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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It would help to check for dump files from the BSODs. These are crash logs that can provide insight into the issue. If you can access Windows or boot into Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any crash logs. If there are dump files, zip them and upload them to a file sharing site like Catbox or Mediafire for analysis. Having multiple crash logs can really help diagnose the problem accurately.
It sounds like the 'Critical_Process_Died' error is often related to storage issues. Re-seating the SSD is a good start, but since you did that recently, make sure it's inserted properly and consider checking for updates or the health of your SSD. Sometimes the problem can be something as simple as a loose connection.
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