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Installing and updating drivers in 7 (updating drivers manually using the methods above is preferred
to ensure the latest drivers from System maker and Device makers are found)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html
If you update drivers manually then it is a good idea to disable Driver Installations in Windows
Updates, this leaves Windows Updates ON however it will not install drivers which will usually
be older and cause issues. If Updates suggests a new driver then HIDE it (Right Click on it)
and then go look for new ones manually if you wish.
How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx
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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
For the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
Start - type in Search box -> Memory - find Memory Diagnostics tool at top of list - Right Click -
RUN AS ADMIN follow the instructions
Windows Vista: How to Scan / Test your RAM or Memory with Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic
Tool
http://www.shivaranjan.com/2007/11/01/windows-vista-how-to-scan-test-your-ram-or-memory-with-windows-vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/
How to Run the Memory Diagnostics Tool in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/715-memory-diagnostics-tool.html
Test Your Computer’s Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/test-your-computers-memory-using-windows-vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/
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A new Microsoft 6to4 adapter is unexpectedly created after you restart Windows 7 or Windows
Server 2008 R2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/980486
How to disable certain Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) components in Windows Vista, Windows 7
and Windows Server 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929852/en-us
See Lionel Chen's Answer
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/itprovistahardware/thread/3a503cdb-e61c-44bc-97c4-0b38b0e5f929/
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The real issue is the 0A Bug_Check :
Check this thread for information on using BlueScreenView, MyEventViewer, and other methods to
troubleshoot BlueScreens - top 3 methods (+1 other).
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7repair/thread/c675b7b8-795f-474d-a1c4-6b77b3fcd990
We can analyze the minidumps if you make them available from the SkyDrive or other file
sharing sites.
Zip or upload the contents of C:\Windows\minidump
Use SkyDrive to upload collected files.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02db-4665-993a-08d865088d65
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BCCode: 0A 0x0000000A
Check these KB's
Error message on a blue screen on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server
2008 R2: "STOP: 0x0000000A"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979444
Stop error message on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and
that has iSCSI storage: "0x0000000A"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/979711
Those and 5 other KB Articles are available
http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?mode=a&query=0x0000000A&spid=14019&catalog=LCID%3D1033&1033comm=1&res=10
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Drivers could be at fault however disk issues or antivirus/antispyware/security products are
just as likely to be the root cause as they can force a driver to corrupt or go out of bounds.
The video driver or something affecting it would be very suspect.
Be sure the drivers, BIOS, and low level chipset drivers are all updated by manually checking
at the System maker and device makers's sites.
Below I will post a generic bluescreen troubleshooter and in the next message how to update
drivers and BIOS as well as do memory checks.
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BCCode: 0A 0x0000000A
Cause
This bug check is issued if paged memory (or invalid memory) is accessed when the IRQL is too high.
The error that generates this bug check usually occurs after the installation of a faulty device driver, system service, or BIOS.
If you encounter bug check 0xA while upgrading to a later version of Windows, this error might be caused by a device driver, a system service, a virus scanner, or a backup tool that is incompatible with the new version.
Resolving the Problem
If a kernel debugger is available, obtain a stack trace.
To resolve an error caused by a faulty device driver, system service, or BIOS
To resolve an error caused by an incompatible device driver, system service, virus scanner, or backup tool
If the message appears during an installation of Windows, make sure that the computer and all installed peripherals are listed in the Microsoft Windows Marketplace Tested Products List.
Comments
Before upgrading to a new version of Windows, remove all third-party device drivers and system services, and disable any virus scanners. Contact the software manufacturers to obtain updates of these third-party tools.
BCCode: 0A 0x0000000A <-- read this link
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/IRQL-NOT-LESS-OR-EQUAL-0x0000000A-*1025.html
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Look in the Event Viewer to see if anything is reported about those.
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista_event_viewer.htm
MyEventViewer - Free - a simple alternative to the standard event viewer of Windows.
TIP - Options - Advanced Filter allows you to see a time frame instead of the whole file.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html
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Also do this so you can see the likely bluescreens.
Windows Vista automatically restarts if your PC encounters an error that causes it to crash.
http://www.winvistatips.com/disable-automatic-restart-t84.html
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Here are some methods to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the Blue Screen
info that would help. Such as the BCC and the other 4 entries on the lower left. And any other
error information such as STOP codes and info such as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages.
As examples :
BCCode: 116
BCP1: 87BC9510
BCP2: 8C013D80
BCP3: 00000000
BCP4: 00000002
or in this format :
Stop: 0x00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo oxoooooooo)
tcpip.sys - Address 0x00000000 base at 0x000000000 DateStamp 0x000000000
This is an excellent tool for posting Blue Screen Error Information
BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen
of death' crashes, and displays the information about all crashes in one
table - Free
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
Many BlueScreens are caused by old or corrupted drivers, especially video drivers however
there are other causes.
You can do these in Safe Mode if needed or from Command Prompt from Vista DVD or
Recovery Options if your system has that installed by the maker.
How to Boot to the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html
You can try a System Restore back to a point before the problem started if there is one.
How to Do a System Restore in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html
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Start - type this in Search Box -> COMMAND find at top and RIGHT CLICK - RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow
How to Repair Windows 7 System Files with System File Checker
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log (and Windows 7)
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228
The log might give you the answer if there was a corrupted driver. (Does not tell all the possible
driver issues).
Also run CheckDisk so we can rule out corruption as much as possible.
How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html
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Often updating drivers will help, usually Video, Sound, Network Card (NIC), WiFi, 3rd party
keyboard and mouse, as well as other major device drivers.
Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm
How to Install a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager (also Windows 7)
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html
How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx
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How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart
unexpectedly
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958233
Troubleshooting Vista Blue Screen, STOP Errors (and Windows 7)
http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistabluescreen.htm
Understanding and Decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages
http://www.taranfx.com/blog/?p=692
Windows - Troubleshooting Blue Screen Errors
http://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=7033
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In some cases this might be required.
StartUp Repair from Recovery Options or Windows 7 disk
How to Run a Startup Repair in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html
How to Boot to the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html
How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html
How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
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