Solved Frequent BSOD

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Hi,

I've recently (ie. started withing the last week) been experiencing the BSOD everytime I load the PC. There's been a few different error messages including irql_not_less_or_equal & apc_index_mismatch.

Basic system information:

- x86 (32-bit)
- original installed OS
- OEM

- System is 3 years old
- OS installation is 3 years old

I've hopefully uploaded the necessary files.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 

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Congratulations you win the award for the most BSODs, quite a few there.
The results of all the reports differ, lets try to narrow it down
Boot in safe mode and tell me if you BSOD.

Have you changed or added anything when this began?
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Either way report back.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
No luck I'm afraid.

I probably should have been more detailed with my initial post, so hopefully this little bit extra might help. Sometimes the PC will crash mid boot and when I can log in it will give me the BSOD at least once before running smoothly (providing that it's not shut down). In the last couple of days it's taken to freezing when booting and it can take between 5-10 mins before it runs without BSOD interruption.

Also, I think it must have been in a strangley good mood last night, because it BSODed me when booting to safe mode this morning.

Any further help will be very appreciated.
 

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System One

OK evidence seems to be pointing toward hardware.
Lets start with the most common hardware problem, memory
Guide to using Memtest86+
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thanks.

I'll most likely not have time to do it today, but I've got some days off this week so I'll report back hopefully tomorrow afternoon (GMT) or tuesday at the latest.
 

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Schedule at your conveninence. Ill be here when needed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
That was interesting.

First test with both sticks installed showed lots of errors so I opened it up and gave everything a good clean after seeing that everything was filthy. Second test with stick 1 in slot 1 for eight passes showed 0 errors. Third test with stick 2 in slot 2 for 8 passes showed 0 errors. After this ran memtest overnight with both sticks installed and there were no errors after 12 passes.

I haven't had any BSOD crashes yet and it booted first time with no problems. Is it possible that I'm just a lazy git who needs to clean his pc more often?
 

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System One

I will tell you this, it is possible that youi just had to reseat the ram (remove, clean and reinstall correctly).
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thats great news, Im glad that I was part of the solution
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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