Window 8 BSOD Solution:-

In the last blog I have mentioned the common causes of BSOD or Stop Error in Window 8 and the information related to the common error codes. In this article I will provide some tips and necessary measures which you must follow to prevent BSOD.

When BSOD occurs general steps to follow:-

1. Use Last Known Good Configuration: If you have recently added a hardware or software, continuously press F8 during booting and select “Last Known Good Configuration." 

2.   Test your Random Access Memory (RAM):- You can test your RAM using a Memory Test program when booting from the Windows Installation DVD. Step-by-step instructions with screen shots are given in System Restore or Recovery section of Window 8, Window 7.

3.  Recent software, hardware and/or driver changes:- If you have installed incompatible software or hardware which leads to undesired change in computer configuration like installing graphic card, network card, chipset, graphics card, sound card, and more.

Then rollback all changes from Device manger.Steps to follow:

· Go to Start - > Run and then type devmgmt.msc. 

· Right-click the device and click Properties option.  

· Go to the Driver tab and click "Roll Back Driver" and   

· Restart your computer.

4.   Use Safe Mode, System Restore and Clean Boot: Try to boot in Safe Mode.  To do this, press F8 after the initial screen a few times before the Window Screen appears. Select Safe Mode and press Enter. It is always advised to make restore points so that by using System Restore you can rollback all changes you had made. If that doesn't work, try Safe Mode again, but don't use System Restore. If you can be in Safe Mode for a while without getting a BSOD, you can try a "Clean boot."

5.  Advanced Hardware-related troubleshooting techniques:

Here are some additional troubleshooting techniques if you think that it may be caused by failing hardware:

· Remove all unnecessary hardware. All you really need is your motherboard, your hard drive, power supply, CPU, fans, RAM and graphics card.

· If you have any spare components (besides a motherboard and hard drive), try swapping them one at a time. Especially try to switch the power supply if possible. Look on the motherboard for burn marks or leaking capacitors.

· There are also stress tests that you can run. These use different parts of your computer (often the CPU) to make sure that they are not overheating nor have problems. 

Some BSOD error causes and Solution:-

· IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL 0x0000000A:  Look on the error to see if it contains the driver information.  If so, look the driver up on Google to see which program it belongs to, and then try to update or uninstall that program. Like if you have two or more programs that perform the same function, such as two internet security programs, uninstall one to see if that helps.

· DATA_BUS_ERROR 0x0000002E: The most common cause of this error message is due to faulty hardware, any existing hardware failure. If existing hardware has failed, replace or remove the failed hardware component. To determine which component has failed, use the diagnostic utility supplied by the hardware manufacturer. For information on how to use the vendor-provided diagnostic utility, please refer to the user's manual or other documentation provided by the hardware manufacturer.

· PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA 0x00000050: This type of error occurs due to some compatibility issues between Windows XP SP1 and the display adapter drivers. To resolve this problem, start your computer in Safe mode, remove the display adapter, rename the .inf files that are associated with the display adapter drivers, restart your computer in Normal mode, and then update your display adapter drivers.

· PFN_LIST_CORRUPT 0x0000004E: This type of error occurs due to corrupt memory sectors. You have to use a memory tester to confirm if it is defective or if you have spare memory then replaced it.

“Windows 7 and Vista include a Memory Test program when booting from the Windows Installation DVD. Step-by-step instructions with screen shots are available at System Restore or Recovery section of Window 8, Window 7, and Window Vista.”

· MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION 0x0000009C:This type of error occur due to Processor specific detected hardware problems, internal memory cache errors, system bus errors It can also occur due overheating form failed hardware. By using Diagnostic tool find the faulty hardware and replaced with the new one compatible with your system.

If your problem is not solved then you can go help of some of well renowned companies using internet. These companies provide solution for BSOD. They provide Online Technical support for all computers your problems. They will provide troubleshoot all your problems through remote access, email client. They provide special tools which can enhance your computer performance.

I have tried to include all the general causes of BSOD. Incase if you don’t find your error code then write the correct error code in query box or contact through tool free phone number 1-855-352-1816 on IMPCSUPPORT website. I will get back to you with solution in my next article.