Windows 10: experiencing several BSODs ever since clean installing windows, only ever on discord calls.

hi. ive been having BSODs since 2020, and i've tried everything to get rid of them. i finally clean installed windows, and for a while that stopped the blue screens, but they've come back, but they appear very weirdly, showing two BSODs next to each other, and some weird multi colored pixels at the bottom of the screen.below are my dumps for some reason i am not able to upload them like my last post. any help would be nice.082924-8796-01.dmp 8/29/2024 4:15:51 PM 0x00000139 00000000`00000002 fffff801`59088fa0 fffff801`59088ef8 00000000`00000000 ntoskrnl.exe ntoskrnl.exe+3fe2a0 NT Kernel &

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Clean Install Workaround for Vista

You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:

• Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
• When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
• Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
• When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
• This time enter your product key
• When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
• Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it

Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

Source: DailyTech

 

Only Discord Call audio is playing (sometimes)

Hi, Sam Flanagan

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the issue you're experiencing with Discord call audio. I understand how important it is for you to have a smooth communication experience.

To troubleshoot this issue, please try the following steps:

1. Check the Discord settings:
   
   • Make sure that the correct audio input and output devices are selected in Discord settings. Sometimes, the wrong devices can cause audio issues.
     
   • If you're using Discord overlay, try disabling it to see if it's causing any conflicts with the audio.
     
2. Update Audio Drivers: Ensure that your audio drivers are up-to-date. Outdated or corrupt drivers can lead to various audio problems.
   
3. Check for Discord Updates: Make sure that Discord is updated to the latest version. Updates often include bug fixes and improvements that can resolve audio issues.
   
4. Check Other Applications: Ensure that no other applications are using your audio devices simultaneously, as this can cause conflicts.
   

If the issue persists after trying these steps, it's possible that there may be a deeper issue with Discord itself. You can reach out to Discord support for further assistance.

Thank you for your understanding and support!



Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx