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The 'bad pool' tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors specifically related to bad pool header and bad pool caller issues. Users report these crashes occurring during gaming, web browsing, or general use, often within minutes of startup. Common error codes include BAD_POOL_HEADER and BAD_POOL_CALLER, with minidump analysis frequently pointing to drivers such as atikmdag.sys (AMD GPU driver), dxgmms1.sys, ntoskrnl.exe, and wireless network drivers. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include analyzing minidump files, running SFC scans, and testing RAM. The tag is a resource for users seeking help diagnosing and resolving these specific pool-related BSODs on Windows systems.
  1. Branden Jew

    Windows 7 Bad_pool_header/caller Windows 7

    Please help me debug this BSOD. It started last week and happens within 10 minutes after reboot. Usually while browsing the web or starting a program or game. I've uploaded my minidump file. Thanks!
  2. S

    Windows 7 Mainly caused by ntoskrnl.exe , dxgmm1.sys , atikmdag.sys

    So I'm getting an abundant amount of BSODs while gaming, for quite some time now. It's basicly bound to happen, everytime I play a game, after 15 to 45 minutes. How ever, it may (even though by far less frequently) happen while surfing. The BSODs Names range from SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION...
    • Secumfex
    • Thread
    • atikmdag bad pool bsod cpu disk check drivers dxgmms1.sys error gaming gpu hardware heat mainboard memory ntoskrnl overclocking page fault ram services windows 7
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  3. R

    Windows 7 BSOD - Bad Pool Header BCCCode 19

    I have had many BSOD crashes recently, with the Bad Pool header error. I have been troubleshooting for a while, but can't read the minidump files, nor am I able to attach them, I constantly get permission denied errors. Any advice is much appreciated.
  4. J

    Windows 7 Random BSOD , memory management, page fault in nonpaged area, bad pool header?

    Hello I started a custom build about last December. Within two days of the first power up I started having problems. The system would just freeze up and the speakers would emit a dull tone. Did some research and discovered that it was most likely a RAM problem. I missed my return window so I was...
    • jgro
    • Thread
    • antivirus bad pool bsod clean install custom build error freezing hardware intel management memory page fault performance ram registry repair system troubleshooting windows xmp
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  5. L

    Windows 7 Getting 2 different BOSD's, please help

    Hi guys, Im getting the Driver_IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL and bad_Pool_Caller BOSD's I tried running debugger but since im not really a computer tech, i have no clue what all that means...though one of the errors point at my wireless card driver, but the others i have no clue about. I have also...
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