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Blue screen of death on my PC. What caused it?

I've been getting this blue screen of death quite often recently (around twice or 3 times a month). What is usually the problem? Is it software? Hardware? Both? Depends?

Thing is, I didn't install stuff that I don't need. I only install apps that I'll use like browsers, games and whatnot. That sort of stuff. I sort of just happened on its own.

I'm using Windows 7 RAM 6gb i7 processor.

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  • 8 years ago

    It could be anything from hardware to software.

    Any new hardware installed?

    Any new software installed?

    Any updates before BSOD?

    Was it working before BSOD? << if it working before it might be anything from bad updates, bad hardware, bad software...

    I would start removing all but the basic to see if it will stay on.

    even dropping your memory down to 2 gb, only have power supply, MB, 2gb, proc, video card (maybe if you have an on board video use it)

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    8 years ago

    We really couldn't tell you, it could be a multitude of reasons. When it does occur, there is typically an error code displayed. That can help narrow down the cause.

  • 8 years ago

    Bsod error is generally due to hardware failures...!!! Make sureusb devices u use are in good condition

  • 8 years ago

    There are endless possibilities of the cause. The way to fix it is more important. You may want to system restore or reformat altogether.

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  • 8 years ago

    It could be your anti virus software, if you have a firewall in that and also your security center as well, it could be that. You could also have a problem with you registry system as well.

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