kernel data input error - windows 8

I seem to be getting the Kernel Data input Error on my windows 8 every few days. I have run chkdsk many times before, defrag, reinstalled a clean copy, and ran virus, malware scans.

The kernel data input error shows the blue screen and restarts and is fine after the restart but a few days later, the error will show up again. Please help on how I can solve this?

I am unsure as to which files I need to upload. Please advice.

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ZigZag3143 (MS -MVP)

ShinPark3

These are typically related to a HD issue. Before you run CHKDSK I would remove express cache, and Avast (both are know to cause BSODS)

Avast can be a contributing cause of BSOD'S .

Please remove and use the built in defender at least to test

http://files.avast.com/files/eng/aswclear5.exe

A- CHKDSK /R /F:

Chkdsk disclaimer: While performing chkdsk on the hard drive if any bad sectors are found when chkdsk tries to repair that sector any data available on that sector might be lost.

Run CHKDSK /R /F from an elevated (Run as administrator) Command Prompt.
Do this for each hard drive on your system.
When it tells you it can't do it right now - and asks you if you'd like to do it at the next reboot - answer Y (for Yes) and press Enter.

Then reboot and let the test run.
It may take a while for it to run, but keep an occasional eye on it to see if it generates any errors.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/guide-to-using-check-disk-in-windows-vista/

See "CHKDSK LogFile" below in order to check the results of the test.

B- Elevated Command Prompt:
Go to Start and type in "cmd.exe" (without the quotes)
At the top of the Search Box, right click on Cmd.exe and select "Run as administrator"

C-CHKDSK LogFile:
Go to Start and type in "eventvwr.msc" (without the quotes) and press Enter
Expand the Windows logs heading, then select the Application log file entry.
Double click on the Source column header.
Scroll down the list until you find the Chkdsk entry (wininit for Win7) (winlogon for XP).
Copy/paste the results into your next post.

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