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BSOD while installing windows

Discussion in 'Windows BSOD, Freezing, Restarting Help' started by Newcommer, Apr 19, 2009.

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  1. Newcommer Newcomer, in training

    Ok, so now I'm trying to re-install windows but this BSOD always comes up its the error

    *** Stop: 0x0000007f (0x0000000D, 0x00000000, 0x00000000, 0x00000000,)

    And there is no way I could access my mini dump files since windows isn't even installed.

    Any help appreciated, if you guys can't help I'll call Technical Support on Monday.

    Thanks
  2. Route44 TechSpot Ambassador

    When I read your post memory corruption came to mind and the description of your error code at least confirms the suspicion that you should test your RAM.

    0x0000007F: UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP
    One of three types of problems occurred in kernel-mode: (1) Hardware failures. (2) Software problems. (3) A bound trap (i.e., a condition that the kernel is not allowed to have or intercept). Hardware failures are the most common cause and, of these, memory hardware failures are the most common.

    I suggest running Memtest on your RAM. The good thing is this test kicks in right after you boot up and takes over. Keep in mind this takes a long time and needs to run for a minimum of 7 Passes; there are 8 individual tests per Pass.

    See link: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic62524.html
  3. Newcommer Newcomer, in training

    Thanks I'll try that if it didn't work I'll PM you.

    Mem test results:
    Stick: 1 Slot: 1 Pass: 1 Errors: 0

    Stick: 1 Slot: 2 Pass: 1 Errors: 0

    Stick: 2 Slot: 1 Pass: 1 Errors: 0

    Stick: 2 Slot: 2 Pass: 1 Errors: 0

    Stick: 1 Slot: 1 Pass: 1 Errors: 0
    Stick: 2 Slot: 2 Pass: 1 Errors: 0

    Stick: 1 Slot: 2 Pass: 1 Errors: 0
    Stick: 2 Slot: 1 Pass: 1 Errors: 0
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