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All browsers and random games crash
timscape:
Update.
I did a fresh install. It was fine for a couple of days, but still I loaded very few applications and files.
Today, my browser crashed twice. Then BSOD. The Events Log mentions a WMI error message. Microsoft has a good WMI Diagnostic Tool, but it is just too complicated for me to handle. Their directions don't even mention how or where to install it (that I can find).
I ran a 8-test Memtest 86+ for each of my four chips of RAM. Clean. I downloaded a hard drive analyzer that took and hour and a half and told me my hard drive has no errors. I have a multimeter and my PSU is apparently in fine shape.
What's left? Motherboard? A driver that self-installed? I routinely turn off all automatic updates of anything. My msconfig start menu has one item in it, Malwarebytes. Nothing at at all on my PC is scheduled to run, although I can't prevent everything. Chrome and Google products update whenever they want.
So I ordered a new computer. I'll still tinker with it my current one, but I can't afford the time anymore.
Just thought you'd like an update of this mystery.
Tim
Shane:
Is the video part of the mother board or is it a card?
Shane
timscape:
I have a brand-new Radeon HD 7970 I installed last weekend. Didn't solve the problem. I've tried various drivers. I have had this problem for about 6 weeks now.
It's funny that after the clean install, it ran great. Then one morning, bam. I'm wondering whether something corrupt self-installed again. I've also run numerous virus and malware checks with Pro versions of each.
As I said, I was due for a new rig anyway. I built it in 2008. Still, I'd love to solve the mystery.
Thanks, Shane.
Shane:
Repair install - still happens, all programs where kept.
Fresh install - Worked for a few days then started happening again, hardware doesn't seem to be the problem, possible program or add on for the browser perhaps?
Also what about DEP do you have it enabled?
Shane
timscape:
I have browser plugins and extensions off. But since this happens to all browsers, it must be something in common with them. It also happens to Steam games and YouTube videos.
DEP is on by default for essential Windows programs and services.
Maybe tonight, I'll again see if I can replicate it in Safe Mode with Networking.
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