Various BSOD errors happening on startup and after login.

WiseEvilEmu · 29 May 2016

Hello, new to the forum. I've tried everything I know and I think I'm leaning towards a hardware issue, specifically I think RAM... but I don't feel qualified to make that call before going out and buying some new sticks. The errors I've seen so far are "MEMORY_MANAGEMENT," "ACPS_BIOS_ERROR," IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL," "KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED," "SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION," as well as a generic BSOD with no code. The BSOD is occasionally happening on startup, but typically happening about 30 seconds after login. Diagnostics turn back "cannot repair" or similar errors stating that nothing has been done. Dumps are attached.

Attachment 82348

axe0 · 30 May 2016

Please read BSOD Posting Instructions

WiseEvilEmu · 30 May 2016

I've read them, but my computer won't even start up and run stable enough to get to this website and download anything. Even in safe mode it crashes within about 30 seconds of booting. Getting my dumps was already huge chore because of this, but I'll keep trying to get it to work.

axe0 · 30 May 2016

Even in safe mode

This is enough for some troubleshooting suggestions.

Please try running following tests, make photos of the results and post them.
The HDD tests are just to ensure your drives are fine :)

Diagnostic Test

RAM TEST

Run MemTest86+ to analyse your RAM. MemTest86+ - Test RAM - Windows 10 Forums

Note

MemTest86+ needs to be run for at least 8 complete passes for conclusive results. Set it running before you go to bed and leave it overnight. We're looking for zero errors here. Even a single error will indicate RAM failure.

Addition:
If errors show up you can stop the test, remove all sticks but 1 and test this single stick in each slot for 8 passes or until errors show, switch sticks and repeat.
If errors show up and you see them a lot later, no problem, the errors don't affect the test.

Diagnostics Test

HDD TEST

Run SeaTools to check the integrity of your HDD. SeaTools for DOS and Windows - How to Use - Windows 7 Help Forums
Run following tests

Short Drive Self Test
Short generic
Long generic

If the short generic fails, no need for the long generic.

Note

Do not run SeaTools on an SSD as the results will be invalid.

Run chkdsk
Disk Check - Windows 7 Help Forums

WiseEvilEmu · 30 May 2016

Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't get the computer to stay open in safe mode to get any of those tests ran either.

I think can run chkdesk from the advanced boot screens cmd, but even that crashes on occasion

axe0 · 30 May 2016

The memory test & SeaTools are DOS tests, meaning you can perform them when you're not in Windows :)

You only need a system for a few minutes to install the tests on a USB.

WiseEvilEmu · 30 May 2016

Oh okay! Ill see what I can do! Meanwhile, it appears I got this running long enough enough to follow the BSOD sticky, here are the files.

Attachment 82432

axe0 · 30 May 2016

Some dumps can be a bit clear :), this + various BSODs + BSODs in safe mode are clear signs of hardware errors.

Code:

SYMBOL_NAME:  ONE_BIT

FOLLOWUP_NAME:  MachineOwner

MODULE_NAME: hardware

IMAGE_NAME:  memory_corruption

DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP:  0

IMAGE_VERSION:  

FAILURE_BUCKET_ID:  MEMORY_CORRUPTION_ONE_BIT

BUCKET_ID:  MEMORY_CORRUPTION_ONE_BIT

PRIMARY_PROBLEM_CLASS:  MEMORY_CORRUPTION_ONE_BIT

WiseEvilEmu · 30 May 2016

My hunch was correct then.

My assumption is that its my RAM modules, just to be sure is that what appears to be the case?

axe0 · 30 May 2016

That can be verified with the tests, 'memory corruption' has many causes and 'hardware' also does have a few causes.