I'm following up on a previous post about a BSOD issue related to a McAfee driver on my Windows system. I believe my drive is fine, and I'm planning to boot from Linux and disable the McAfee driver. I came across advice suggesting that renaming a system file from .sys to .bak is a possible fix. Is it safe to do that?
2 Answers
Renaming system files can be risky, especially if you're not familiar with what each file does. It's generally safer to make a backup copy before making any changes. If you're just trying to troubleshoot, remember that dump files are useful for diagnosing BSOD issues. If you can access Safe Mode, check for mini dump files in the C:WindowsMinidump folder. Those files can help pinpoint the problem better.
Honestly, just uninstall McAfee if you can. It's been known to cause a lot of problems. If you can't boot into Windows, you might need to do a clean installation or use a recovery tool to remove it.
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