I've been having repeated Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues ever since I woke my computer up from sleep mode. The BSOD occurs several hours after waking it up, and while I previously encountered a "KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED" error, the most recent crash indicated a bug check instead. I've taken steps like running PowerShell, which found and fixed some corrupt files, and performed a memory diagnostic, but everything checked out fine. Despite this, I'm still facing issues. I've attached a dump file for anyone who can help troubleshoot.
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First things first, try updating your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version available. Sometimes newer BIOS versions fix underlying bugs that can cause BSODs. After that, monitor if the issues persist before diving deeper into troubleshooting.
To get a better understanding of what's causing your BSOD, you really need to analyze those dump files. They keep all the crash logs that could point us in the right direction. If you can boot into Windows normally or via Safe Mode, check for any dump files in the C:WindowsMinidump directory. If you find some, zip them up and upload them for analysis. You might need to set up your system to create Small Memory Dumps if you haven't done this already, as those can be really helpful too!
What you described seems to still point to memory-related issues even though it appears as a bug check. A bug check is essentially just another name for a BSOD. Sometimes it could mean a driver is acting up, especially with things not coded well like gaming and RGB software. I noticed an MSI driver in your logs that had issues reported, so consider uninstalling the MSI Center software as a test. If BSODs continue, you might have to consider a fresh Windows install down the line.
Have you tried using BlueScreenView to analyze your crash dumps? It can pinpoint which driver or service is causing the issue. Just a heads-up, some users have found mixed results with it, but it's worth a shot!
It sounds like this could potentially be an overheating issue. Have you checked your thermal paste or monitored your temperatures? If not, I came across a tutorial on quickly cooling a laptop if that's your setup. It might be worth checking your PC's cooling system.
I did give BlueScreenView a try before, but I found it a bit unreliable for my case.