Computer blue screen
May 30, 2019 09:08:58 #
My blue screen was diagnosed by a tech as caused by the video driver being the wrong version. I had run Microsoft’s version of a scan for that and it said no problem. The tech used another scanner which suggested the problem. He replaced the driver and it was an instant fix for a months-long-problem.
May 30, 2019 10:49:58 #
Canonuser wrote:
Who would do that?I never think it’s useful when someone makes a comment genuinely requesting help and someone else then posts a condescending remark suggesting they buy something else.
Oh, do you mean this guy for one? But there are others.
PixelStan77 wrote:
Consider switching to an Apple system. I have and do not miss the blue screens.
May 30, 2019 10:51:39 #
I say, forget every piece of so-called advice you got here, and just get a new machine...especially if you are considering yanking every piece of hardware (cards, memory, drives, etc) and software (Key-rice, I don't even wanna THINK about that with all the software I have).
Sometimes, you just gotta let go!
Sometimes, you just gotta let go!
May 30, 2019 11:21:43 #
Did you get the message in haiku?
Windows NT crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams.
Windows NT crashed.
I am the Blue Screen of Death.
No one hears your screams.
May 30, 2019 11:26:16 #
May 30, 2019 11:32:05 #
Unclehoss wrote:
Suggestion: Get a new computer tech.
I think it's worth opening up the machine and trying everything that people have suggested you try as far as re-seating boards and chips and checking fans and heatsinks. It won't cost you anything. The worst that could happen (assuming you unplug the machine before sticking your hand in there) is that your computer won't work after you diddle with it, but it isn't working now so you won't have lost anything and you stand to gain some experience.
May 30, 2019 12:19:26 #
May 30, 2019 13:07:15 #
robbiedoug wrote:
For the past year or so I have been experiencing the unwelcome blue screen (BSOD) on my computer and don't know what to do about it. My trusted computer tech keeps saying he has corrected the problem, but it keep coming up at the most inopportune times. It is very aggravating and time consuming. Any suggestions or comments?
Without knowing the error message there is no way to accurately determine the cause so at best all anyone can do is give general suggestions which you have been getting.
Another often overlooked cause can be a defective power supply.
You would be surprised to see how many times I have corrected issues just by replacing the PSU.
May 30, 2019 15:32:03 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
I think it's worth opening up the machine and trying everything that people have suggested you try as far as re-seating boards and chips and checking fans and heatsinks. It won't cost you anything. The worst that could happen (assuming you unplug the machine before sticking your hand in there) is that your computer won't work after you diddle with it, but it isn't working now so you won't have lost anything and you stand to gain some experience.
In re worst that can happen - try not to discharge a capacitor while poking around the board!
May 30, 2019 15:35:39 #
From what everyone saying I think your next question, if everything fails, is to start the new computer search. How long has it been since you last updated your computer? The last time I ever heard of some one switching out memory sticks was The 80s. Check your calendar for how long it's been!
May 30, 2019 19:27:11 #
Jun 2, 2019 07:12:48 #
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