• What does the screen of death look like on Windows 7. Do blue screens often appear? We check the RAM using the Windows Memory Checker. Checking for hard drive errors

    In case of critical errors in the operation of the operating system, as a result of which the PC is rebooted without saving data, and further work with information becomes impossible, a blue background with white letters is displayed on the screen, which is called. The name is a literal translation of the English term Blue Screen of Death (abbreviation BSoD).

    Causes and consequences of BSoD

    You should not be afraid of a blue screen, since any mechanism can fail sooner or later, but determining its cause can be quite difficult. BSoD is a kind of protective reaction of the operating system and appears when code is detected that does not work correctly.

    Operation on PC is not possible because the system is shutting down. The user remains to carefully study the information received and then reboot the system.

    Thus, the blue screen provides information about the type of error by encrypting it using hexadecimal code. Identification of the cause of the failure (deciphering the code) can be found in a search engine.

    Some breakdowns in the system are very frequent, others are quite rare. For example, 0x00000001 corresponds to the APC_INDEX_MISMATCH error. When entering the code, we learn that the problem occurs as a result of the first installation or reinstallation of a third-party application for MTP and WPD devices. This error can be fixed by downloading and reinstalling the latest update to the OS.

    Delaying the error on the screen

    If the user, having seen what is happening on the screen, does not take any action, Windows will automatically begin to reboot. In this mode, in the absence of technical knowledge and experience, it is difficult to understand the source of the failure. As a result, there is a need to delay the error on the PC screen.

    To make it possible to decipher the sources of failures that have occurred, you can go in several ways:

    • photograph the indicators;
    • view memory dump entries;
    • use the diagnostic utility.

    Recording the contents of working memory is enabled after rebooting is disabled in automatic mode. For this purpose, in the “Computer” menu, activate the “Properties” tab (using the mouse button on the right or using the quick combination “Win+Pause”). In the “Advanced system settings” position, located on the left side of the screen, open the “Advanced” window.

    In the selected tab we find the “Download and Recovery” item with a number of checkboxes. Next, you need to remove the parameter that performs auto-reboot and check the box that is responsible for recording the event in the system log (“Record event in system log”). Now, when a blue screen appears, the OS will not automatically reboot, and the necessary information about the dysfunction of the working system will be stored in memory.

    Using a special application is relevant for high-speed diagnosing blue screen of death. For example, the Blue Screen View utility examines individual dumps, organizing them into a list.

    The program carefully analyzes and collects information about the details of critical failures that occur and displays products in decrypted form, indicating the version and bit depth. Events are viewed in separate windows of the resulting report, which can be saved in text format or an .html file.

    How to Analyze BSoD Information

    On the blue screen of death, information in English is located in a certain sequence, specifying the failure and how to resolve it. In particular, we are talking about displaying:

    • fault names;
    • recommendations for its elimination;
    • hexadecimal error code;
    • failure parameters;
    • driver name;
    • fault addresses.

    Failures that occur due to a breakdown of a PC hardware element (hard drive, RAM, video card or power supply) are common. It is not uncommon for conflicts to arise between devices on a computer or due to incompatibility of connected equipment with.

    Inappropriate or incompatible drivers, lack of free working space on the disk, poor functioning of coolers leading to overheating, the action of malware are no less common circumstances that lead to the appearance of the screen of death.

    The main reasons that cause OS failures

    The appearance of a Windows 7 blue screen of death when loading is a fairly serious reason to analyze the operation of the PC as a whole.

    First, you can check how much disk space is left for system data. If there is no space, you should delete unnecessary information in the usual way or using cleaning utilities.

    Periodically, it is necessary to scan the OS with antiviruses in order to destroy viruses, Trojans and other software that disrupt the operation of the PC.

    If the blue screen activation is caused by Windows 7 code errors, you can install the update package in the latest version and periodically update the system in the future. For this purpose, in the “System Properties” menu, select the “Automatic update” item, in which the corresponding “Automatic (recommended)” button is activated.

    If the failure occurs when downloading a program or driver again, the error can be resolved by rolling back the driver to a previous version or uninstalling the program. You can use "Run Last Known Good Configuration".

    The activation of a blue screen is sometimes associated with connecting a new incompatible device to the PC. Then one of the components is replaced - either the device (with a compatible one) or the operating system that supports it.

    If the device is initially compatible, but the OS still gives an error, new versions of drivers obtained from the manufacturer’s website are installed.

    If you have the appropriate knowledge, you can set the settings in the BIOS. It is better for a non-professional not to use this technique, since the result can be an even bigger problem than a blue screen.

    The screen of death may be a consequence of problems with RAM. A broken ruler is detected using one of the testing programs. Thus, the MemTest86 utility allows you to test memory without an OS or connecting other drivers. To connect it, a bootable flash drive (disk) is created. The program writes the entire memory in blocks of data, and then reads and checks what was written.

    BSoD can be caused by bad sectors or errors on the hard drive. The problem is solved through standard operations: the volume is checked in the “Service” menu.

    It would be a good idea to keep your PC clean, which will eliminate the problem of overheating, which causes the blue screen of death to appear. It is necessary to lubricate the cooling components of the processor, chipset, and power supply with a special product. If necessary, additional coolers are installed to ensure normalization of air flow.

    To resolve BSoD, you can reinstall the operating system using its licensed version.

    General algorithm of actions for solving the BSoD problem without decryption

    If there is a problem in the form of a blue screen, you can do without deciphering the error code. First, let’s analyze our recent actions with the computer. If their list includes updating a driver, installing a program, changing the registry, replacing equipment, or visiting a site with a dubious reputation, you can do things differently.

    First, the OS boots when using the “Last Known Good Configuration” mode. To do this, all disks are removed and the computer is restarted. While rebooting, holding down the F8 key causes the Windows symbol to appear. Then the PC should be restarted again and, having received the message “Additional boot options” on the screen, select the “Last Known Good Configuration” item.

    If this attempt was unsuccessful and did not lead to the elimination of errors, the computer is booted in “Safe Mode” (alternatively, “...with loading network drivers”).

    After this, you can check the disk, the integrity of its system components and the presence of viruses.

    So, the blue screen helps to identify failures that occur during code execution in the kernel operating mode. To do this, it is enough to keep your PC clean, use drivers and proven programs downloaded from the official resources of reliable manufacturers. By following simple rules, you can reduce the possibility of system interruption several times.

    If BSoD begins to periodically disrupt the usual rhythm of PC operation, you can easily decipher the error code and then eliminate its cause.

    If suddenly a blue screen of death appears on your computer or laptop when you start Windows XP, 7, 8 or 8.1, it’s an unpleasant sight, but when this happens all the time, you won’t envy it.

    A blue screen of death is a computer error, or rather a system failure at the software level or faulty hardware.

    What causes the blue screen of death and how to remove it

    Blue screens are caused by computer or laptop hardware problems.

    The only thing Windows can do in such cases is stop the computer and restart it.

    When a blue screen occurs, the computer/laptop automatically creates a “minidump” that contains information about the crash and saves it on disk.

    You can view information about these minidumps to quickly identify the cause and fix it.

    How to fix Blue Screen of Death

    The Blue Screen of Death may appear if you have installed new software or hardware.

    If so, then undo the changes you made. Depending on what changes you made, some solutions may include:

    - will boot using the last known good configuration to undo the latest registry and driver changes;

    — use the restore function to undo recent changes to the system;

    — roll back device drivers before you update the driver;

    Also make sure that the minimum amount of free space is free on the “C” partition.

    Also, when starting Windows, the blue screen of death can be caused by some viruses, especially those that infect the master boot record (MBR) or boot sector.

    Important: Make sure your antivirus software is configured to scan the MBR and boot sector.

    Microsoft regularly releases patches and packages for its operating systems, which may contain fixes to deal with your BSOD.

    How to find the cause of the blue screen of death

    Most Windows are set to reboot immediately after receiving a serious error.

    You can prevent this by disabling automatic reboot on system failure option.

    If you suddenly get a blue screen and your computer automatically reboots before you have time to read the error notice (see the end of the entry at the bottom of the page), then do this.

    — Check the availability of free space on your hard drive. If it’s not enough, increase it;

    — remove unwanted software: viruses, Trojans, etc.;

    - install the latest package;

    — try using the “run last known good configuration” option;

    — check recently installed devices for compatibility;

    — make the BIOS settings to default;

    — check the RAM, for example with the memtest86+ utility;

    - scan the hard drive - there may be bad sectors and errors;

    — see if the processor or video card is overheating;

    — look at the contacts for connecting cables and components;

    - reinstall the operating system. Good luck.

    Friends, I have prepared for you an article about how, in some cases in practice, to remove the Windows BSoD blue screen (or as professionals also call it - blue death). A blue screen occurs in the event of a critical error in which further operation of Windows is impossible! What to do when a blue screen appears, how to decipher the error code, how to help friends if they have the same problem, in our article.

    Windows Blue Screen

    • Letter. I have a question for you, dear admin, I can’t remove the blue screen on my computer. Safe mode is not available, there is the same blue screen. I asked a question on one of the forums on the Internet, and they asked me for a blue screen error code. I say I can’t read the error code, a blue screen appears for a second and the computer goes into reboot again, and they tell me - Well, then we don’t know.
    • On another forum they say that I have a driver conflict, they advise me to update or reinstall the problematic drivers. Firstly, how can I find out which driver is to blame for the blue screen if I can’t log into the system.
    • I went to the third forum and asked for a blue screen, what should I do, dears? They answer me - Boot your computer from any Live CD, then remove your files from disk (C:) and reinstall the system. I answer them - That’s the point, it doesn’t work out. I boot the computer from a Live CD, but there is simply NO disk there (C:). And you know what they answered me - This doesn’t happen.
    • I called the technician, he said that the file system on the drive (C:) had crashed, which meant new formatting and reinstallation. And in general, when Windows blue screen, there is only one best way out, installing the system again and, naturally, the loss of data from the system partition (C:), the second partition of the hard drive (D:), will not be affected by reinstalling the operating system. In principle, I already agree to the reinstallation, I have all the important files and folders on (D:), but I need to at least pull out my photos and documents from the drive (C:), located on the desktop C:\Documents and Settings\Name user\Desktop. Is this possible? Alexander.
    • Admin Note: Quite often, file system errors can be corrected even when the operating system does not boot; read the article "".

    Error KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR or STOP: 0x0000007a (0xc0519750, 0xc000000e, 0x0f6b9be0, 0xa32ea000) caused by an error in the hard drive controller or the inability to read data due to a damaged block on the hard drive itself, read how to solve the problem at the end of the article!

    (This blue screen indicates an error in the compiled file HDAudBus.sys, responsible for sound)

    There are few ways to help you, but they exist. Friends, I advise you to read the entire article, since this topic is very serious. We will analyze everything using specific examples that took place in life. I want to say that even experienced PC users often cannot successfully determine the cause of a blue screen, and even reinstalling the system does not always help solve the problem. The blue screen appears again. This is evidenced by numerous forums dedicated to the blue screen of Windows, where many managed to establish the cause of the blue screen with great difficulty.
    In fact, the author of the letter that came to us in the mail has a damaged file system or many errors appeared on the hard drive, this happens in most cases from an incorrect shutdown of the computer, it froze a little and we rebooted it using the Reset button or even turned off. Of course, there may be problems with a power outage in your home. One of the results of all of the above will be a blue screen with error 0x000000E3 or error code 0x00000024 name NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM, which indicates problems with the file system and hard drive.

    • Information on how we solved our reader’s blue screen problem and several other similar problems is at the end of the article, but first we’ll look at what causes the blue screen, how to decipher the blue screen error code and what to do if The error code could not be deciphered at all.

    A blue screen instead of the desktop when loading Windows indicates a critical error in the operating system that makes further work impossible. Even if a blue screen appears to you from time to time when loading the system, this is still a reason to look for a possible error.

    The most common causes of a blue screen in Windows:


    Of course, to solve the blue screen problem on our computer, it is very good to first find out the reason for its appearance. To do this, the operating system displays the relevant information to us on a blue screen, which is basically the same, except for two small items - the name of the error and the error code.
    How to decipher a blue screen error. Let's look at two cases you may have.

    • A blue screen appears when the computer boots and remains on the screen for a long time, giving us the opportunity to read the name and error code.
    • A blue screen appears when the computer boots for a second and disappears, at the same time the computer goes into reboot again, so we don’t have time to read anything (more on this complex option below).

    You cannot rely on deciphering error codes alone to solve the blue screen problem. The same error, for example 0x0000008E, can indicate a faulty RAM and at the same time infection with a rootkit, and another error 0x0000000A IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL can indicate dozens of reasons. But you shouldn’t reinstall Windows right away if a blue screen occurs, you still need to try to figure out what’s wrong...

    In order to ensure that in the event of a critical error your computer does not constantly reboot and you can read the error code on a blue screen, the first thing you need to try is when you turn on the computer, press the F-8 key on the keyboard and go to the Additional boot options menu, then select paragraph Disable automatic reboot on system failure,

    If it doesn’t help, then it would be useful for you to know this information. I want to say that the operating system is able to save information about the blue screen error in a special file called memory dump, it will be located in the folder C:\Windows\Minidump. But for this you need to enable recording Windows debugging information. Do it right now.
    On Windows XP:
    Right-click on My Computer, then Properties->Advanced->Startup and Recovery Options->System Failure->Turn off the option. Select Small memory dump (64 KB) and click OK.

    For Windows 7:
    Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> System -> Advanced system settings -> Advanced tab -> Boot and Recovery -> Settings, uncheck Automatic restart. Select Small memory dump (128 KB) and click OK.

    Let's now move on to specific examples (that I actually had to solve) for fixing the blue screen problem.
    So the first option. We have logging of debugging information enabled. On the computer, after installing the newest game, the sound disappeared, after updating the audio drivers, the computer went into reboot and got a blue screen with this error. We write down the name and error code; the decoding of almost all error codes is given on the website http://bsod.oszone.net/. You can also search for information about your error code on the Internet using any search engine. Anyone has already encountered it and some kind of solution can be applied to it.
    In our case, the name of the error directly indicates the system compiled file HDAudBus.sys. belongs to the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio program, a large percentage is that our blue screen is due to a problem with the system Audio Driver. Error code:
    STOP: 0x00000101 (0x00000031, 0x00000000, 0x807c9120, 0x00000001)


    In this case, you can try to reinstall the drivers on the sound card. What to do if there is no name of the faulty file on the blue screen. In this case, you can download the BlueScreenView utility on Ozone to more accurately determine the driver or file that caused the Windows BSOD blue screen. I will now tell you how to use the BlueScreenView program. The program is very simple, we launch BlueScreenView and it immediately scans the folder for a memory dump file, which, let me remind you, is located at C:\Windows\Minidump and looks like this:

    We select the memory dump with the left mouse in the upper window of our program and immediately look at the lower window, information about the error will certainly appear there.

    By the way, if you press F-8 while the program is running, then our blue screen will appear in the lower window.

    Microsoft has its own Windows Debugging Tools, link

    http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/devtools/debugging/default.mspx

    but I would say the BlueScreenView utility works simpler, and the result is no worse.
    You may ask, our computer won’t boot, how can we reinstall the audio drivers? First, you need to try to roll back a certain period of time using system restore points, this can be done in safe mode or in the Windows 7 troubleshooting menu (when loading F-8) or from the seven recovery disk. To remove the problematic driver in case of a blue screen, you can try to enter safe mode with command line support and type the command devmgmt.msc and you will be taken to the device manager.

    After removing the problematic driver, you need to install updated versions of drivers, preferably taken from the official websites of device manufacturers. Or vice versa, install an old and stable driver.

    Now let's move on to a more complex issue. What to do if a blue screen appears for a second and it is not possible to read the name and error code?

    • Be aware that if you are dealing with someone else's computer, you will often not be able to see the error code; a blue screen will appear for a second when you turn on the computer and disappear. Since not everyone unchecks the option Disable automatic reboot when the system fails. Now you know what to do so that the blue screen remains on the monitor and the computer does not immediately reboot, you could read it above.

    In this situation, do not hesitate to ask on various forums, and remember particularly interesting cases. If you even know the error code, but you can’t fix the situation, just talk to people, ask what programs or drivers were installed last before the blue screen appeared. What were the last actions performed on the computer?
    What else can you do if your Windows shows you a blue screen? Let's take an interesting case from our reader, especially since I had to solve a similar problem very often.

    • Real examples of eliminating blue screens in the Windows XP and Windows 7 operating systems.

    Our computer broke down at work, the Windows 7 system reboots regularly, the screen is blue, appears for a second, you can’t read the error, although it shouldn’t be like that, since there’s a check mark in the box Perform automatic reboot(see information above), I cleaned it up. There is a lot of important data on the computer, they all appeared on the computer within the last few hours and everything is on the disk (C:), on the desktop, everything needs to be obtained at all costs, and then you can restore the system’s functionality, for example, simply restore it’s from a backup that was made last night, but that’s if all else fails.
    The first thing I do is try to go into , press F-8 when loading, I think I’ll try Startup Recovery, or maybe I’ll roll back using a restore point, but also Safe Mode with command line support, as well as (maybe the video card is faulty) to no avail. I opened the system unit - everything was clean, not a speck of dust, changed the RAM, then the video card, it didn’t help. I think let me boot the computer from (I always have two disks with me, 32-bit and 64-bit), maybe I’ll be able to get to system recovery.
    Well, I booted with sin in half from the Windows 7 recovery disk, but I couldn’t find a single system

    The seventh version of the Windows operating system from Microsoft, although considered one of the most stable, is nevertheless not immune to critical failures. One of the most unpleasant phenomena is the “blue screen of death” in Windows 7. Not every user knows what to do when it appears. Some people believe that the problem will disappear on its own after a reboot (and for good reason). Others believe that a complete reinstallation of Windows 7 will be required. But before you decide to fix the problem, you need to know what it is.

    BSoD Death Screen: What is it?

    So, let's assume that the user experiences a Blue Screen of Death. What to do? Windows 7, as well as any other system in this family, can offer several options for solving the problem, depending on what was the root cause.

    But in some cases, in order to get rid of this scourge in the future, you cannot do without special utilities. We will dwell on them a little later, but for now let’s see what it is from the point of view of the system itself.

    Roughly speaking, BSoD is a kind of protective reaction of Windows to a critical failure in the system when a memory dump occurs. In other words, the system cannot neutralize an error in operation using its own means and because of this it reports that such and such has happened. In each specific case, deciphering the Windows 7 “blue screens of death” can tell a lot. Typically, the message on the monitor begins with the word “STOP” followed by an error code. What does this mean? Yes, only that at the moment some important process was stopped, vital for the functioning of the system as a whole. We’ll look at how to remove the “blue screen of death” in Windows 7 a little later, but for now let’s look at the reasons for its appearance.

    Reasons for failures

    When examining possible problems, you need to clearly divide them into two large categories: software failures (including the system itself) and physical problems with the equipment (for example, when replacing a hard drive, video card, RAM, etc.).

    In addition, in Windows 7, solving problems with such problems may also involve the fact that there is simply not enough space on the hard drive, which is especially noticeable when automatic system updates are turned on.

    Classification of groups

    Today, there are two main groups of failures. Group “A” includes problems with updating or replacing hardware, updating drivers or the system itself, and damage to system components. Group “B” includes incompatible versions of the primary BIOS input/output system, driver mismatch for a specific device, driver conflicts, lack of space on the hard drive, breakdowns of hardware components of the computer system, overheating of the processor or power supply, power outages, malfunctions of the boards RAM, problems with video cards, overlocking (overclocking) results, etc.

    Windows 7 Blue Screen of Death Codes

    As you can see, there can be many reasons for errors and failures. In any case, when such a screen appears, you should first pay attention to the description that is present at the bottom of the message. Separately, we can highlight the most common codes that occur most often:

    • 0x0000006B;
    • 0x00000000 (0022);
    • 0x0000007E;
    • 0xC0000005;
    • 0x80000003;
    • 0x80000002;
    • 0x804E518E;
    • 0xFC938104;
    • 0xFC937E04 and others.

    Of course, the list is not limited to just these codes (you never know what situation may arise). However, the most common one that appears is the Blue Screen of Death (0x0000007E), in which case Windows 7 displays a description indicating that some exception was not handled.

    But this is just a brief information. To view a full description of the error or failure, it is better to use a small utility called Blue Screen View. It is this program that can give the key to understanding how to treat the “blue screen of death” of Windows 7. This can be done using the system’s own tools, which will be discussed further.

    Blue Screen of Death: what to do (Windows 7)? The first and simplest solution

    In the case where the failure is short-term, for example, due to a sudden power outage and a switch to an uninterruptible power supply, you can use a regular reboot with a forced shutdown by long pressing the power button.

    But if the “blue screen of death” appears again when loading Windows 7, this will already indicate serious damage. To begin with, you can try to simply disable the recording of dumps and mini-dumps. This is done through the properties section, called up from the right-click menu on the computer icon, where you need to go through the additional settings tab to the boot and recovery item. In the settings window, you need to disable automatic reboot and recording of small dumps, and then perform a complete restart of the system.

    If even after this the problem is not resolved, it is very likely that this is not a software failure, but physical damage to the hardware (most often the problem is the hard drive and RAM).

    Viruses

    One of the reasons for failures may be viruses and malicious codes that deliberately affect the system. They cause a lot of trouble by overwriting system components and replacing them with their own files, and can also cause a “blue screen of death.” What to do? Windows 7 has no tools in this case, apart from its own primitive tools in the form of a defender and a firewall.

    In the simplest case, you should check the system with a standard anti-virus scanner, but most likely you will have to use more powerful programs. The best option would be the free disk utility Kaspersky Rescue Disk, which can boot itself before the system starts and detect viruses that have embedded themselves deep into the RAM.

    System component failures

    If it is the system that is damaged, recovery may not work. In this case, it is best to boot into Safe Made mode using the F8 key at startup, and then, if you have constant access to the Internet, perform an online recovery using the command shown in the image below in the command line running as administrator.

    The process will take 5-10 minutes, after which you should enter the sfc /scannow command and wait for the scan verdict. If the integrity of Windows 7 is compromised, system files will be restored automatically.

    Lack of space on the hard drive

    Lack of space in the system partition can also lead to the “blue screen of death” in Windows 7. How to fix the situation? To do this, the system has its own disk cleaning tool. It is advisable to use it, and not modules of optimization programs, since the latter do not interfere with the system part.

    In Explorer, right-clicking on the disk or partition being checked brings up the properties menu, where you can see a cleanup button on the general settings tab. After clicking it, in the window you should select all components to be deleted and confirm your actions.

    Incorrect installation of updates

    Quite often, the cause of BSoD is incorrectly installed or underloaded updates. It makes no difference whether automatic updating is enabled or whether the search for updates was done manually.

    How to remove the Windows 7 Blue Screen of Death in this case? You need to go to the appropriate section of the “Control Panel” and view the latest installed updates. They will have to be removed one by one, rebooting the system each time after uninstallation. Perhaps they are the reason. As a last resort, if you don’t want to do such things manually, you can try to roll back the system to its previous state. But it’s worth considering that if automatic installation is enabled, the updates will be integrated into the system again.

    But in the first case, having found out which update failed, it can be excluded from the list when searching again manually.

    Errors and damage to the hard drive

    The most problematic situation is when the cause of the failure is the hard drive. In the simplest case, you will have to check it for errors.

    To do this, use the checker from the properties menu, but in the settings the lines for automatic error correction and correction of failed clusters are activated. The same procedure can be performed from the command console, where you need to enter the line chkdsk /x /f /r.

    If the damage to the hard drive is physical, nothing can be done, although some experts recommend using a special hard drive magnetization reversal program called HDD Regenerator. True, there are legitimate doubts about the fact that it is possible to restore a disk this way (in the sense of using software). Nevertheless…

    BIOS incompatibility

    Another problem is outdated or incompatible BIOS firmware. The screen will appear directly at startup. In this situation, there is nothing left but to contact the manufacturer’s resource on the Internet. As is already clear, you need to download the firmware and install it.

    Information about the BIOS version can be obtained in the system information section, which is called by the msinfo32 command from the Run console (Win + R).

    Incorrectly installed drivers

    But most often, the appearance of the deadly screen is influenced by drivers or conflicts between them (the most common problems arise with video cards). At the same time, if you access the “Device Manager” (command devmgmt.msc in the “Run” console or the section of the same name in the “Control Panel”), it is not recommended to update drivers.

    It is best to remove the problematic driver and then install it from scratch. In some cases, this may not give a positive result. Therefore, you will have to completely remove the device. When restarting the system, it is advisable not to use the installation of the most suitable driver from its own database, but to install it, for example, from the Driver Pack Solution catalog or pre-download the required driver from the equipment manufacturer’s website.

    But to search for the driver itself, first in the same “Device Manager” for the problematic component you need to find the VEN and DEV identifiers in the properties and go to the details tab, where you select the display of equipment ID from the drop-down list. To be safe, it is best to use the longest line in the description.

    Damaged RAM

    But let's assume that the Blue Screen of Death appears again. What to do? Windows 7 seems to have exhausted its capabilities. Apparently the problem is in the RAM.

    The cause of the failure can be determined by using the appropriate testing program. The most powerful utility is Memtest86+. But there is also the other side of the coin. On desktop PCs, you can simply remove the memory sticks from the slots on the motherboard one by one, reboot the system and look at its behavior. You can’t do this with laptops, so you’ll have to contact a service center.

    Problems with the remote control program

    Finally, although not often, there is a problem with remote access programs. Specifically, this is an error in the Win32k.sys file. The way out of this situation may be to simply remove the faulty application. Only it is better to uninstall not using the system’s means, but use programs like iObit Uninstaller for this, which can not only delete the main program files, but also completely clean the system of residual files, folders and even system registry entries.

    Instead of an afterword

    As can be seen from all of the above, there can be quite a lot of reasons for failures in the form of BSoD. And it is not always appropriate to reinstall Windows 7. Finally, it remains to give advice to the majority of users who believe that such a screen means the system has crashed. There is nothing too critical about this. In most cases, a simple reboot or reinstallation of drivers helps, of course, provided that there is no physical damage to the hardware.

    This is a conflict of some devices or parameters. Blue screen is also called BSoD. Deciphering BSoD - Blue Screen of Death or, in other words, Blue Screen of Doom. And according to the usual - Stop Error (stop error that stops the computer programmatically). This cannot be left with blue screen must be fought and now we’ll see what needs to be done so that he doesn’t bother us anymore!

    Blue screen of death what to do Windows 7, 8, 10?

    If you have seen the blue screen of death, then in any case you have a question, what to do? And today I will try to tell you in as much detail as possible how to remove it on any operating system, be it windows xp, 7, 8, 10.

    If you suddenly see a window like this, it means that a system error has occurred, and there can be many reasons. For this purpose, I have posted a special reference book for error descriptions below. And the appearance blue screen of death there may be a bunch, but there are 2 categories: software failure and hardware failure.

    The following reasons are also possible:

    — conflict or incorrect driver

    - driver problems

    - viruses (not always), but maybe this is why you need to choose

    — Device conflict due to incompatibility

    — Problems with devices, usually either the hard drive or RAM.

    — program conflict (possibly if you installed two antiviruses at the same time)

    - the computer may overheat and also malfunction

    How to remove the blue screen of death?

    1. Software problems

    If it appears blue screen, then the computer should automatically restart. And it will appear until it is eliminated. First, you need to write down the error code on some piece of paper in order to look in the reference book what it means.

    The guide can be downloaded here:

    We simply select the error and see the solution on the right.

    Next, you can try pressing F8 before loading Windows. Then choose downloading the latestsuccessful configuration. If the computer also causes a blue screen, then press F8 again and select safe mode. If the computer boots in safe mode, you can see which file is causing the conflict.

    To do this, you need to make sure that the computer saves error dumps. To do this, right-click on the computer and select property. Next additional options. Boot and recovery options button. We display everything as in the picture. If you have disabled recording of debugging information, then reboot and again cause a blue screen, and then go into safe mode.

    You can decrypt this file with a special program.

    After launching the program will show the problematic files.

    If nothing is displayed, see if the path to the dumps is selected. Settings - additional options:

    2. Problems with hardware.

    A conflict between the devices themselves is also possible, for this it is necessary (information cannot pass through the memory), as well as a damaged hard drive (system files have ended up in damaged sectors and cannot be launched.).

    This is also a fairly common error in the BIOS. When the hard drive mode is set to achi, the BIOS is reset (power surge or battery dead) and the hard drive mode becomes ide. The drivers accordingly do not support this mode and a blue screen occurs.

    That's all! I want to win blue screen of death 🙂

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