Windows 10: How do I know which hardware is misbehaving?

Hello,


For the longest time now we have been suffering from countless sudden BSODs. I have tried everything I can find and nothing has helped. To name a few, I have done the following:

• Completely reinstalled Windows
• Scanned RAM using MemTest 86 and MemDiag
• Scanned drives using chksk
• Replaced RAM sticks

The most common error code IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, pointing to ntoskrnl.exe


Here is the latest dump file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PP4gFK2ckDZiiHEj2Q-dKPC_ESHiNrIH/view?usp=sharing


I am now convinced that this is a hardware error, but I cannot figure out which hardware is misbehaving.

Could it be my 3-year old 1050ti gpu?

My Ryzen 3600 processor?

My MSI Wifi Motherboard?

My ADATA SX6000 m.2 ssd?


How do I pinpoint the culprit?


Please help. Thank you

:)

 

Standard Hardware Security not supported

Hi Paul,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to run hardware troubleshooter and let us know if that helps.

Type "Troubleshooting" in the
Windows Search bar and press Enter.

1. Click on "View All" in the top left corner.
2. This will display the list of troubleshooters which are built-in in the computer. You can click on Hardware and Devices from the list and you can run the troubleshooter.

Also I would suggest to check if there are any update pending with regard to drivers and to do so, please follow steps mentioned below.

1. Search for Device Manager in
   Windows search bar.
2. Click on Device Manager.
3. Check if there Yellow Exclamation Point in the list of drivers.

Make sure Windows is up to date.

Hope it helps.

Manjunath H

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

Materials:

• Big cardboard box

• a razor

• white material 3 yards

• cone lights

• stapler

• medical tape

• pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box

• white paint any cheap finger paint would work

the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
I will post pictures and step by step as i do it

 

VIDEOS MISBEHAVING IN WINDOWS10

Hi,

This might have caused due to any Video/Graphics card driver related issues. I would like to know some information about this issue so that we could assist you further.

1. What is the make and model of the computer?

2. Have you tried installing the latest updates and driver?

3. Were you able to install Windows 10 successfully on your computer?

As a first step, I suggest you to try installing the latest Video/Graphics card drivers from computer manufacturer's website or from Windows Update and check if the issue persists. This is to check if this is caused due to any driver/update related issues.

Follow the steps to update the Video card driver:

• 
  Press Windows + X
  keys and click Device Manager.
  
• 
  Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
  
• 
  Right-click on the Video/Graphics card listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
  
  
  

Please reply with the status of the issue so that we can help you in a better way.