The above was the Memory Dump however two of the minidumps were even more troubling. The 3rd dmp file was corrupt (042818-15890-01).
BugCheck EF, {ffffd98c1cd43240, 0, 0, 0}
ETW minidump data unavailable
Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!PspCatchCriticalBreak+ff )
BugCheck C000021A, {ffffba8473138290, ffffffffc0000428, 0, 14e8dc40000}
ETW minidump data unavailable
GetPointerFromAddress: unable to read from fffff802dfc80188
Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!NtSetSystemPowerState+b90
ntkrnlmp.exe is a Windows component which means something else drove it into fault.
Both of those are usually a hardware issue though they could also be caused by Avast (or any 3rd party antivirus that might be used).
If removing Avast does not help use the below methods :
1. Remove ALL power then reseat the cards, memory, and cables (on both ends when possible).
How To Reseat Expansion Cards
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/...
How to Reseat a Desktop Memory Module
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/...
How to Reseat Internal Data and Power Cables
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/ss/...
Reseating your RAM, Video Card, and Hard Drive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxNPBQBfT8
2. Run the memory tests (see methods below).
3. As needed use ALL the methods in the troubleshooters below.
4. After ALL the above if needed run Driver Verifier again to see if it can indicate a CAUSE.
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Troubleshoot blue screen errors <-- read this link
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/t...
Keep in mind that the odds are hardware is involved and you can't fix hardware with software.
BCCode: EF 0x0000000EF <-- read this link
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/...*1237.html?order=date
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This utility makes it easy to see which versions are loaded :
Run DriverView - set VIEW to Hide Microsoft drivers - update those without Dump in their names (and update BIOS and chipset drivers).
DriverView - Free - utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system. For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver, description, version, product name, company that created the driver, and more.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html
For Drivers check System Maker as fallbacks and Device Maker's which are the most current. Right Click the Start Button - Device Manager - Display Adapter - write down the make and complete model of your video adapter - double click - Driver's tab - write down the version info. Now click UPdate Driver (this may not do anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers) - then Right Click - Uninstall - REBOOT this will refresh the driver stack.
Repeat that for Network - Network Card (NIC), Wifi, Sound, Mouse and Keyboard if 3rd party with their own software and drivers and any other major device drivers you have.
Now go to System Maker's site (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (as rollback) and then Device Maker's site (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI as examples) and get their latest versions. (Look for BIOS, Chipset, and software updates at System Maker's site while there.)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - Right Click - RUN AS ADMIN - REBOOT after each installation.
Always check in Device Manager - Drivers tab to be sure the version you are installing actually shows up. This is because some drivers rollback before the latest is installed (sound drivers particularly do this) so install a driver - reboot - check to be sure it is installed and repeat as needed.
Repeat at Device Makers - BTW at Device Makers DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER - check manually by model.
Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht...
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Memory tests do not catch all errors such as mismatched memory (possible even for sticks that appear to be identical) and when faster memory is placed in system behind slower memory. So it is best to also swap sticks in and out to check for those even if all memory tests fail to show a problem.
To test RAM check here - let it run 4+ hours or so. <-- best method
www.memtest.org
MemTestX86 - Test RAM With
http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/14201-memtes...
For the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
Type in Cortana's search box -> Windows Memory Diagnostics
at top of list - click it. in Windows 8/8.1/10 the name is "Windows Memory
Diagnostic".
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After doing ALL the updates you can, and if the issue continues, then run
DriverVerifier.
Driver Verifier can help find some BSOD issues :
Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers for advanced users
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/244617
How To Troubleshoot Driver Problems in Windows Vista or 7. (8/8.1 and 10 are essentially the same).
http://www.winvistaclub.com/t79.html
Using Driver Verifier
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/window...
WINKEY + X - RUN - type in -> verifier /reset hit enter to disable
If DriverVerifier creates a minidump upload it and post the link here so we can analyze it.