Hi
I am a new user here with a bit of a problem, a few months ago I bought
my friends old computer. I knew he had have some problems whit it but I
assumed (yes I know big mistake) that it simply had to do with his low
power output. The motherboard and the main processor was sent to the
retailer and checked and came back with a clean bill of health. I since
switched the cooler for the processing unit and went with more power.
Well that helped a little, after this I was able to watch 1080p movies
without any BSOD for most of the time but I still got BSOD once every 24
h. I quickly identified the source of that problem as being AVG security
8.0.277, every time the program ran a search for viruses the computer
crashed, so I removed it and with it that specific problem went away.
The computer still crashes although more randomly then before, for the
most part I can do heavy things like watching a 1080p movies without
incident but sometimes it crashes. I get at least one BSOD a day at
different times all with the same BCcode 124. I have exhausted myself
trying to find a solution and have been unable to use windbg since I for
some reason can’t set a valid path file to symbols. This is really my
last resort, short of throwing the computer out the window.
Below I will past relevant information about the problem and my
computer, if you need more just say and I will supply it as quickly as
possible .I will also attach the dmb file and a systems report by Sandra
so someone can have a look at it. The computer specs can be viewed in
the system report.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
7842

7843
Problem signature
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1053

Files that help describe the problem (some files may no longer be
available)
Mini033009-01.dmp
sysdata.xml
Version.txt

Extra information about the problem
BCCode: 124
BCP1: 0000000000000000
BCP2: FFFFFA80095B8030
BCP3: 00000000F60EA000
BCP4: 0000000000000136
OS Version: 6_0_6001
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1


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I would suggest you check the computer case for proper cooling. When you run
a virus scan you are really working the CPU. Each file checked must be
opened, checked and then closed. This really works the CPU and will cause it
to run at an elevated temperature.

If your cooling is not up to snuff your computer may well shut down to
prevent damage. The video card may also overheat under these circumstances.

Check the cooling fins beneath the CPU cooling fan. Are they clean and free
of dirt/dust? Does the computer run just fine with the side of the case
removed and a small fan blowing gently into the case?

You may have to add additional cooling fans to the case to bring down the
internal temps when the system is working hard. A front fan blowing air into
the case and a rear fan blowing air out of the case is recommended. If the
computer is old the case may not have a provision for a front fan.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience



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Hi
I am a new user here with a bit of a problem, a few months ago I bought
my friends old computer. I knew he had have some problems whit it but I
assumed (yes I know big mistake) that it simply had to do with his low
power output. The motherboard and the main processor was sent to the
retailer and checked and came back with a clean bill of health. I since
switched the cooler for the processing unit and went with more power.
Well that helped a little, after this I was able to watch 1080p movies
without any BSOD for most of the time but I still got BSOD once every 24
h. I quickly identified the source of that problem as being AVG security
8.0.277, every time the program ran a search for viruses the computer
crashed, so I removed it and with it that specific problem went away.
The computer still crashes although more randomly then before, for the
most part I can do heavy things like watching a 1080p movies without
incident but sometimes it crashes. I get at least one BSOD a day at
different times all with the same BCcode 124. I have exhausted myself
trying to find a solution and have been unable to use windbg since I for
some reason can't set a valid path file to symbols. This is really my
last resort, short of throwing the computer out the window.
Below I will past relevant information about the problem and my
computer, if you need more just say and I will supply it as quickly as
possible .I will also attach the dmb file and a systems report by Sandra
so someone can have a look at it. The computer specs can be viewed in
the system report.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
7842

7843
Problem signature
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1053

Files that help describe the problem (some files may no longer be
available)
Mini033009-01.dmp
sysdata.xml
Version.txt

Extra information about the problem
BCCode: 124
BCP1: 0000000000000000
BCP2: FFFFFA80095B8030
BCP3: 00000000F60EA000
BCP4: 0000000000000136
OS Version: 6_0_6001
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1


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Starting he
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb725851.aspx
Assuming x64 architecture, your error is actually writing a record at Stop
Code Parameter 2 which can be interpreted by windbg using an extension file.
(kdexts.dll)

The Event Log also records WHEA errors, but it may be a bit difficult to
retrieve these:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa939042.aspx
This will not cover every conceivable error, but if it falls in the
following list, you might be able to go directly to the problem:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb870197.aspx



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Hi
I am a new user here with a bit of a problem, a few months ago I bought
my friends old computer. I knew he had have some problems whit it but I
assumed (yes I know big mistake) that it simply had to do with his low
power output. The motherboard and the main processor was sent to the
retailer and checked and came back with a clean bill of health. I since
switched the cooler for the processing unit and went with more power.
Well that helped a little, after this I was able to watch 1080p movies
without any BSOD for most of the time but I still got BSOD once every 24
h. I quickly identified the source of that problem as being AVG security
8.0.277, every time the program ran a search for viruses the computer
crashed, so I removed it and with it that specific problem went away.
The computer still crashes although more randomly then before, for the
most part I can do heavy things like watching a 1080p movies without
incident but sometimes it crashes. I get at least one BSOD a day at
different times all with the same BCcode 124. I have exhausted myself
trying to find a solution and have been unable to use windbg since I for
some reason can't set a valid path file to symbols. This is really my
last resort, short of throwing the computer out the window.
Below I will past relevant information about the problem and my
computer, if you need more just say and I will supply it as quickly as
possible .I will also attach the dmb file and a systems report by Sandra
so someone can have a look at it. The computer specs can be viewed in
the system report.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
7842

7843
Problem signature
Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1053

Files that help describe the problem (some files may no longer be
available)
Mini033009-01.dmp
sysdata.xml
Version.txt

Extra information about the problem
BCCode: 124
BCP1: 0000000000000000
BCP2: FFFFFA80095B8030
BCP3: 00000000F60EA000
BCP4: 0000000000000136
OS Version: 6_0_6001
Service Pack: 1_0
Product: 256_1


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Thanks for all of the suggestions, I am going to try them out and then
get back to you


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Update:

I have 2 fans in the front of the casing blowing air into the computer
and 1 fan in the back blowing air out of the computer, i also have a big
180 fan on the top of the casing blowing air out. The new cooler that i
placed on the processor is a Freezer 64 Pro from arctic-cooling. So it
should not be a temperature problem. I have the latest rivers for my
video card as far as i can tell.


How do I reset the videocard?


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yseptis;4343346 Wrote:
Update:


How do I reset the videocard?

Sorry misread, will try to reseat the card


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Hi

Noticed that when the temperature got higher in my apartment the
frequency of the BSOD:s got higher, i was now having atleast 2-3 a day (
28 degrees Celsius). That would suggest that the computer is getting to
hot but as i described before i have good cooling and when feeling
inside of the computer noting feels particularly hot. If the BSOD code
124 is related to the grafics card it could mean that the card or
something on it is getting to hot but touching the passiv cooling on the
card it feels hot, but not overly hot.

Tried reseating the card as someone suggested, and whilst doing that i
vacuumed and cleaned the computer the best i could. It did not appear
to have helped with the problem so any other suggestion would be
received thankfully.

My studies take up a lot of time right now and im not always at home so
that is the reason i cant daily update on progress.


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yseptis wrote:
Hi

Noticed that when the temperature got higher in my apartment the
frequency of the BSOD:s got higher, i was now having atleast 2-3 a day (
28 degrees Celsius). That would suggest that the computer is getting to
hot but as i described before i have good cooling and when feeling
inside of the computer noting feels particularly hot. If the BSOD code
124 is related to the grafics card it could mean that the card or
something on it is getting to hot but touching the passiv cooling on the
card it feels hot, but not overly hot.

Tried reseating the card as someone suggested, and whilst doing that i
vacuumed and cleaned the computer the best i could. It did not appear
to have helped with the problem so any other suggestion would be
received thankfully.

My studies take up a lot of time right now and im not always at home so
that is the reason i cant daily update on progress.



If you feel competent to take the machine apart look for blown
capacitors on the video card of motherboard.

My experience is that it IS dependent on ambient temperature

http://www.badcaps.net/

I will look in to it and get back to you, could take a couple of days
though thanks for the suggestion


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