Windows 10: Cannot work out source of BSOD

Discus and support Cannot work out source of BSOD in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So around march, i started having my pc occassionally restart after 6-8 hours of gaming. This became more regular, then evolved to BSOD's, which then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Alex Telfer, May 24, 2025 at 3:22 AM.

  1. Cannot work out source of BSOD


    So around march, i started having my pc occassionally restart after 6-8 hours of gaming. This became more regular, then evolved to BSOD's, which then happened within minutes. I reinstalled windows, reseated all my parts, and ran lots of fixes, to no success. I sent it back to the store under warranty, but after weeks of testing, they couldnt replicate it, but replaced my RAM as an attempt.When I got it back, I had the same issue. I reseated things again, reinstalled windows, same issue. I tried different cords, power points, power boards, whole different setup different power cord, keyboard,

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  2. topgundcp Win User

    Source to use for DISM on Windows 10


    This is not completely true. The suggestion is to download the Techbench version and use DISM to apply to install.wim directly. However, you can also use the version download from MCT except it will involve an extra step as follows:
    1. Use the latest version of 7-Zip to extract the content of install.esd. For example: to a folder xxx on the desktop
    2. From Admin command prompt:
      Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\xxx\windows /LimitAccess

    See screen shot, the contents of install.wim and install.esd are exactly the same.


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  3. ARC
    Arc Win User
    Random BSOD while browsing internet


    BitDefender is nothing special. mwac.sys causes BSODs anywhere.
    A tiny documentation can be found here: Solved Random BSODs - Windows 10 Forums
    In that very thread, the suggested action apparently worked.

    The storage and network filters of any third party antivirus can cause BSODs. Neither MBAM nor BitDefender is any special. For a regular antivirus, it may be shifted to an alternative; but MBAM has no alternative. So a clean install of the said program is the most feasible first step.
    As far as the first step is not failing, it is better to not think for the second step. Because the BSODs are not universal, failure at the first step is not universal; and success at the second step is also not universal.
    That is why I posted that my suggestion may work, or may not. Let us see where it goes.
     
  4. Cannot work out source of BSOD

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, May 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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