kernel security check failure

I have been getting various BSOD since a windows update in early December. Unable to resolve.

The latest is a BSOD 'kernel security check failure'

Also see attached dm_log_collector zip file

Any help will be most appreciated!

Please read and follow the instructions here: Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions

I uninstalled my USB wireless adapter (Netgear WNA1100), downloaded the latest drivers from the Netgear website, and installed. Driver involved: athurx.sys

I read somewhere that wireless adapter drivers are prone to corruption, and Device manager showed an event for the adapter "Device USB\VID_0846&PID_9030\12345 requires further installation" back on 12/08/2016.

So I thought this might be worth a try.

Ran DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth --- no errors identified. Anyone want to help me out here?

Unfortunately the dumps don't help, nothing useful there.

I do see some real old drivers on your PC though:

2007/01/17 01:48:03 AM C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\scmndisp.sys
Driver Description: Netgear Neutral Wireless Solution
Driver Update Site: Salesforce - Unlimited Edition


2007/08/03 01:27:57 PM C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ADIHdAud.sys
Driver Description: SoundMAX Digital HD Audio Driver
Driver Update Site: OEM - none at Mixed-signal and digital signal processing ICs | Analog Devices

I Windows 10 was an upgrade install from Windows 7 or 8 then now might be a good time to backup your data and do a clean install to get rid of any left over drivers. The best way to backup is to do an image backup to an external hard drive using a program like Macrium Reflect (free or paid).

Then follow this tutorial: Windows 10 - Clean Install. Once the install is completed, do multiple Windows Updates until you are at this version:

Attachment 117377

Then restore you data and install software.

I know this takes time but is often the best way to proceed.

The most recent dump, and a few of the older ones have this:

Code:

BugCheck 3B, {c0000005, fffff803db95cd02, ffff8100ceffee70, 0}
Probably caused by : memory_corruption

Followup:     memory_corruption
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 *** Memory manager detected 19 instance(s) of page corruption, target is likely to have memory corruption.

Could be a ram problem but more likely a device driver problem. I suggest running a memory test to see whatthat shows:
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Follow this tutorial: MemTest86+ - Test RAM - Windows 10 Forums

MemTest86+ is a diagnostic tool designed to test Random Access Memory (RAM) for faults. MemTest86+ will verify that:

• RAM will accept and keep random patterns of data sent to it
• There are no errors when different parts of memory try to interact
• There are no conflicts between memory addresses

Memtest86+ runs from bootable media to isolate the RAM from the system, no other components are taken into account during the test.

   Warning

MemTest86+ needs to run for at least 8 passes to be anywhere near conclusive, anything less will not give a complete analysis of the RAM.

If you are asked to run MemTest86+ by a Ten Forums member make sure you run the full 8 passes for conclusive results. If you run less than 8 passes you will be asked to run it again.

   Note

MemTest86+ has been known to discover errors in RAM in later passes than the eighth pass. This is for information only; if you feel there is a definite problem with the RAM and 8 passes have shown no errors feel free to continue for longer.

Running 8 passes of MemTest86+ is a long and drawn out exercise and the more RAM you have the longer it will take. It's recommended to run MemTest86+ just before you go to bed and leave it overnight.

Take a picture when done and post in the forum please.

If nothing shows then it would be a good idea to enable Driver Vrifier and see if that shakes out any driver problems:
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Driver Verifier is a diagnostic tool built into Windows 10, it is designed to verify both native Microsoft drivers and third party drivers. Driver Verifier's verification process involves putting heavy stress on drivers with the intention of making bad, outdated, incompatible or misbehaving drivers fail. The required result is a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) which will generate a crash dump for debugging purposes.
Machines exposed to Driver Verifier will run very sluggishly due to the stress being applied to the drivers.

Driver Verifier - Enable and Disable in Windows 10

Pay close attention to
PART TWO
and make sure the correct boxes are checked.

Warning:
It is not advised to run Driver Verifier for more than 48 hours at a time. Disable Driver Verifier after 48 hours or after receiving a BSOD, whichever happens soonest.

Always create a Restore Point prior to enabling Driver Verifier.

What we're looking for is a verifier generated BSOD with a mini dump that will tell us what driver caused it.