ataport.sys

About this tag
The ataport.sys file is a Windows system driver associated with ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) storage controllers. On WindowsForum.com, users frequently report that ataport.sys is implicated in Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, particularly stop codes 0x0000007a (KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR) and 0x0000008e. Common symptoms include crashes shortly after boot, random freezes, and failure to generate dump files. Troubleshooting discussions often point to possible hardware issues such as failing hard drives, faulty RAM, or outdated drivers. Users have tried steps like running CHKDSK, removing graphics drivers, performing system restore, and testing hardware components. The driver is also mentioned alongside other system files like ntoskrnl.exe, FLTMGR.SYS, and TCPIP.SYS in multi-error BSOD scenarios.
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    Windows 7 Kernal_data_inpage_error - 0x00000007a

    So the BSOD I got the other day hasn't repeated, but now I'm getting a different one, as stated in the subject. Kernal_data_inpage_error Error code 0x00000007a The first time it referenced ataport.sys, the second time it didn't reference anything. Neither one actually prepared a dump file, my...
    • ChazzK
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    • 0x00000007a ataport.sys bsod chkdsk crash data dump error files freezes hardware inpage kernal memory reboot system troubleshooting utility windows
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

  2. Windows 7 Stumped on BSOD 0x0000007a / 0xc0000185 combo (ataport.sys) - happens almost daily

    Hi guys, noob here, obviously, and am having problems with my aging Gateway FX P-7805u Laptop (AVG Free is my Anti-Virus, and I believe I just am using the default Windows Firewall)... Ok, so starting 2/21/14, as you will see in the attached files, I started having frequent BSODs with mainly...
    • eboe
    • Thread
    • antivirus ataport.sys bios update bsod data recovery diagnostics error codes firewall gaming hardware gateway laptop graphics card hard drive memtest86 nvidia drivers pending sector performance reformat smart troubleshooting
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 BSOD Windows 7

    BSOD outta nowhere need help Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3 Locale ID: 1033 Additional information about the problem: BCCode: 1000008e BCP1: C0000005 BCP2: 83169487 BCP3: 9DDDAF7C BCP4: 00000000 OS...
    • asbeto
    • Thread
    • ataport.sys blue screen bsod error help os version service pack system crash troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 64 : Randon BSOD's with mulitple error messages.

    Hi, Over the past few weeks I have been getting intermittent BSOD's and pc freezes. When the pc has frozen (does not respond to any keyboard commands etc) it sort of powers up, but I get no signal to the monitors and no 'beep' as when the pc boots up properly. If I leave it for 10-15mins it...
    • swam
    • Thread
    • ataport.sys bad pool caller bsod chkdsk error fltmgr.sys freezes hardware issues intel logitech memtest minidump nfts pentium ram safe mode system service exception tcpip.sys troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 BSOD Every time I Load Windows

    Link RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedSince yesterday I keep getting a BOD about 3 minutes into Windows load up. Refers to ataport.sys Stop 0x0000008E. I am running Windows 7 Professional, MSI 870A-G45 Mobo with an AMD Phenom II X2 555, 4GB RAM, Nvdia 9800GT 512MB Video Card, WD 500GB HD, and a...
    • GeminiBassist
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    • amd ataport.sys boot log bsod crash dump error graphics card hard drive hardware minidump msi nvidia phenom ii ram sound blaster stop 0x0000008e support sysdata troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting BSOD Caused by ataport.sys on Windows 7: Seeking Help

    hello, im having a serious trouble with my Windows 7 it started from yesterday, when i start my computer, after about 3 minutes i get a blue screen of death saying that it comes from the "ataport.sys" ive googled it and found that it may come from a: - hardware damage - Outdated driver - Virus...
    • m0niSx
    • Thread
    • ataport.sys blue screen bsod ccleaner cleanmem crash dump driver update error hardware issues minidump nvidia drivers operating system safe mode system crash system issues system restore tech support troubleshooting virus windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)