Hey everyone! I've been having this weird issue where my PC suddenly freezes and doesn't even show a blue screen. Instead, it just reboots straight into the BIOS. When I check the Event Viewer, it says that the dump file couldn't be created. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on what could be causing this and how I might fix it. I suspect my SSD might be to blame since it's been acting up. Any thoughts?
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It sounds like your hunch about the SSD might be spot on. What model of SSD are you using, and how old is it? Sometimes, older drives can start to fail, which could cause those sudden freezes. If it’s a Kingston model, check if there are any firmware updates available that could potentially fix issues. Let us know the details!
First off, it’s crucial to get dump files to analyze the BSODs properly. If you're able to boot into Windows normally (or Safe Mode), check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find any, zip them up and upload them to a file-sharing site like mediafire.com or catbox.moe. Having a few dump files can really help in figuring out what's wrong. If you don’t have any dump files, follow a guide to set your system to create small memory dumps – this way, they won't overwrite each other if they get created. Good luck!
I have a Kingston SNV2S1000G, and I got it around Christmas. So it's not too old. I’ll look into firmware updates, thanks!