Anyone know how to fix these BSODs?

[parkergrove]

I usually only get these BSOD while playing a game.


Log Name: Application
Source: System Restore
Date: 7/22/2009 12:42:59 AM
Event ID: 8193
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: Sol
Description:
Failed to create restore point on volume (Process = c:\program files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\dawn of discovery\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\dawn of discovery\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe" /silent; Descripton = ôÆv; Hr = 0x80070057).
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns='http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event'><System><Provider Name='System Restore'/><EventID Qualifiers='0'>8193</EventID><Level>2</Level><Task>0</Task><Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords><TimeCreated SystemTime='2009-07-22T04:42:59.000Z'/><EventRecordID>411</EventRecordID><Channel>Application</Channel><Computer>Sol</Computer><Security/></System><EventData><Data>c:\program files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\dawn of discovery\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe files (x86)\steam\steamapps\common\dawn of discovery\DirectX\DXSETUP.exe" /silent</Data><Data>ôÆv</Data><Data>0x80070057</Data><Binary>5700078002020000D60100000000000032CA19E58CAF4DCB010000000000000000000000</Binary></EventData></Event>

 

[evongugg]

I would reinstall the operating system from a good backup.

 

[parkergrove]

I did that last night. I spent a few hours reinstalling Windows and installed a few games. Then about 20minutes into playing it crashed. I have all the newest drivers as well.

 

[evongugg]

Check the GPU temperature with GPU-Z.
Point a fan on the card with the case side off and see if that eliminates the problem.

80-90º is average
115º is threshhold
127º burnout

 

[parkergrove]

Yeah, I'm getting a 60°C but I would expect the GPU and display to go whack, not blue screen. Is Vista known for blue screening when heat-ups occur?

 

[gamerk316]

Odd...why is Windows trying to create a system restore while you are in game???

Either System Restore is messed up, or your HD is going on you. Test RAM too, just to be safe.

 

[neon neophyte]

install a different windows 7 revision. if you are using the newest one, scroll back.

BSODs have been hit and miss for my various computers and different win7 revisions.