Hey everyone! I'm having a frustrating issue with my Windows 11 PC where I'm facing a STORE_DATA_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION error. Here's a bit of context: I've been dealing with Memory BSOD errors, and after running MemTest86, I discovered I had faulty RAM. These BSODs seem to occur mostly when I'm gaming under heavy loads. I replaced my RAM and reapplied thermal paste to my CPU, especially since it was hitting around 82°C while gaming. Things seemed fine for about a day, but then the error came back. I've also recently changed out my CPU fan. I have a dump file from the crashes that I've analyzed with WinDBG, but I'm unsure how to safely share it without exposing sensitive info. Would love some help figuring out what I should do next!
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The error you're getting suggests corruption in Windows files. You could try running some repair tools provided by Windows, but they've been hit or miss for others. Honestly, the best fix might be to wipe your drive and do a clean installation of Windows. If you're encountering storage errors during the reinstallation, that might indicate you have a failing drive as well.
To start, you'll want to check for any dump files after the BSODs. These files are crucial for diagnosing issues. If you can access Windows, go to C:WindowsMinidump and look for those files. Zip the folder if you find them and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. It's helpful to have several dump files, so if you don't find any, refer to a guide on creating small memory dumps from your system settings.
Thanks for the tip! I'll check for dump files and get back to you.
Got it. I do have multiple drives—any recommendations on tools to check for errors on those?