The latest BSOD mini dump file debugging displayed Nvidia graphics driver as the misbehaving driver.
This was bugcheck 3B
This is a recurrent misbehaving hardware driver.
There are now 2 different misbehaving Nvidia drivers.
The driver numbers need to be recorded to see which drivers are unstable /stable in the current computer environment.
The current driver:
nvlddmkm nvlddmkm.sys Fri Dec 15 16:17:15 2017 (5A3449EB)
nvlddmkm.sys (23.21.13.8871)
Prior:
nvlddmkm nvlddmkm.sys Fri Oct 27 10:49:39 2017 (59F35593)
Driver Version 23.21.13.8813
The logs displayed event problems related to the drive: paging errors, and possible corruption.
For all tests /steps please post images into the thread.
If there are problems posting images please use one drive or drop box share links.
1) Open administrative command prompt and type or copy and paste:
2) sfc /scannow
3) dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
4) When these have completed > right click on the top bar or title bar of the administrative command prompt box > left click on edit then select all > right click on the top bar again > left click on edit then copy > paste into the thread
5) chkdsk /x /f /r use the syntax chkdsk /x /f /r C: or chkdsk /x /f /r D: changing the driver letter so that all drives/partitions are tested
This may take many hours so plan to run overnight
6) Use the information in this link to find the chkdsk reports in the event viewer. Copy and past the report and post into the thread using a one drive or drop box share link:
Read Chkdsk Log in Event Viewer in Windows 10 Performance Maintenance Tutorials
7) Run HDTune:
http://www.hdtune.com/
to check the health,
scan for errors, no quick scan but full scan
run a benchmark.
It may take some time, but please take the time you need to perform it properly.
When above is done please make screenshots of the following
the health,
the error scan,
the benchmark incl. following
transfer rate,
access time,
burst rate,
cpu usage.
Take Screenshot in Windows 10 General Tips Tutorials
8) To ensure that there are no improper bios settings please reset the bios.
9) Sometimes there can be failure to boot after resetting the bios.
10) Make sure your files are backed up to another drive or to the cloud
11) Make a backup image with Macrium:
Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free:
Macrium Software | Macrium Reflect Free
12) Place the backup image onto another drive or into the cloud
13) Create a brand new restore point.
How to Clear Your Computers CMOS to Reset BIOS Settings:
How to Clear Your Computers CMOS to Reset BIOS Settings
3 Ways to Reset Your BIOS - wikiHow:
3 Ways to Reset Your BIOS - wikiHow
14) Uninstall Vbox
15) Unisntall Malwarebytes
16) Uninstall cbfs64.sys EldoS Corp - Callback File System Driver (can reinstall after the troubleshooting process) (if it is needed then uninstall and reinstall)
17) Uninstall AsIO.sys Asus PCProbe Utility (can reinstall after the troubleshooting process) (if it is needed then uninstall and reinstall)
18) The best way to fix the misbehaving Nvidia driver is to uninstall everything Nvidia using Display driver uninstaller.
19) For re-installation use the Nvidia web site be sure the "clean install" box is checked and only install the graphics driver and the physx driver.
Official Display Driver Uninstaller DDU Download
Display Driver Uninstaller Download version 17.0.7.2
Display Driver Uninstaller: How to use - Windows 7 Help Forums
NVIDIA
20) During the troubleshooting period to complete the testing on the other hardware components you may be able to remove the Nvidia graphics card and use the motherboard graphics. This way you would not risk having BSOD interrupting the testing.
21) Run memtest86+ version 5.01 for at least 8 passes.
Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool
This may take hours so plan to run it overnight.
Please make sure you use the Memtest86+ version 5.01 with the link below.
Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool
The testing is done not by time but by passes.
The more passes the better.
There are a significant number of false negatives if fewer than 8 passes are made.
A false negative is a test pass when there is malfunctioning RAM.
There is 16 GB of RAM on the computer.
Memtest86+ version 5.01 testing takes approximately 1 - 2 hours /GB RAM
Just 1 error is a fail and you can abort testing.
Then test 1 RAM module at a time in the same DIMM each for 8 or more passes.
When Memtest86+ has completed 8 or more passes use a camera or smart phone camera to take a picture and post an image into the thread.
Memory problems. - Microsoft Community
MemTest86+ - Test RAM BSOD Tutorials
22) Ensure the GPU is free from dust build up and that the fan is working correctly
23) Reseat the GPU and check all connections are securely made
24) What are the BIOS 3.3, 5 and 12 voltage values?
25) What are the CPU voltage and frequency?
26) See if you can find a friend, neighbor, relative, or local computer store to swap the Nvidia graphics card.
There should be two different tests:
The problematic computer graphics card should be tested in another computer.
A replacement card should be tested in this computer.
27) Update the system specs in the "My Computer" section:
How To Fill Out Your System Specs
How To Fill Out Your System Specs
System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums:
System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums Site Use Tutorials
In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'.
After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.
System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums
Include PSU. cooler, case, peripherals and anything attached to the computer by wired or wireless (mouse, keyboard, headset, printer, xbox, etc.)
28) The computer has Windows 10 version 1703.
What are your plans for Windows 10 version 1709?
Had the computer failed to upgrade? If so what were the error messages and code?
These are tests that can be run overnight:
chkdsk /x /f /r
HD Tune full error scan
Memtest86+ version 5.01
Code:
Event[17814]: Log Name: System Source: Microsoft-Windows-Ntfs Date: 2017-12-31T14:32:54.307 Event ID: 140 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: Info Keyword: N/A User: S-1-5-18 User Name: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Computer: ESAV Description: The system failed to flush data to the transaction log. Corruption may occur in VolumeId: F:, DeviceName: \Device\HarddiskVolume9.(A device which does not exist was specified.)
Code:
Event[17809]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-31T14:32:54.306 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17810]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-31T14:32:54.306 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17811]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-31T14:32:54.307 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17812]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-31T14:32:54.307 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17813]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-31T14:32:54.307 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.
Code:
Event[17170]: Log Name: System Source: Microsoft-Windows-Ntfs Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 140 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: Info Keyword: N/A User: S-1-5-18 User Name: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM Computer: ESAV Description: The system failed to flush data to the transaction log. Corruption may occur in VolumeId: F:, DeviceName: \Device\HarddiskVolume9.(A device which does not exist was specified.)
Code:
Event[17160]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.028 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17161]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.028 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17162]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.028 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17163]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17164]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17165]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17166]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17167]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17168]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.Event[17169]: Log Name: System Source: Disk Date: 2017-12-25T15:07:27.029 Event ID: 51 Task: N/A Level: Warning Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation.
Code:
Event[17719]: Log Name: System Source: cdrom Date: 2017-12-30T08:18:18.849 Event ID: 7 Task: N/A Level: Error Opcode: N/A Keyword: Classic User: N/A User Name: N/A Computer: ESAV Description: The device, \Device\CdRom0, has a bad block.
These were boot-start drivers that had failed to load:
esprotectiondriver.sys Malwarebytes
Code:
PNP Device ID PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1C03&SUBSYS_85B61043&REV_A1\4&23984C36&0&0058INF File oem8.inf (Section136 section)Name NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GBAdapter Description NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GBColor Planes Not AvailableIRQ Channel IRQ 32Adapter Type GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, NVIDIA compatibleInstalled Drivers C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumdx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumd.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumd.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumd.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvldumd.dllDriver c:\windows\system32\driverstore\filerepository\nv_dispi.inf_amd64_d37ca5c2cde53609\nvlddmkm.sys (23.21.13.8871, 16.24 MB (17,028,552 bytes), 1/4/2018 2:54 PM)Color Table Entries 4294967296Bits/Pixel 32Driver Version 23.21.13.8871Resolution 1920 x 1080 x 144 hertzMemory Address 0xFD000000-0xFE0FFFFFMemory Address 0xD0000000-0xD1FFFFFFMemory Address 0xC0000000-0xD1FFFFFFMemory Address 0xA0000-0xBFFFFI/O Port 0x0000E000-0x0000EFFFI/O Port 0x000003C0-0x000003DFI/O Port 0x000003B0-0x000003BBAdapter RAM (1,048,576) bytes