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The clock interrupt tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error 'A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor' or similar variations. Users report system lockups, looping audio, and automatic shutdowns, often after upgrading to Windows 7 64-bit or on multi-core AMD systems. Common troubleshooting steps include checking BIOS settings, testing RAM, performing clean Windows installs, and analyzing dump files. The tag reflects recurring themes of hardware compatibility, driver issues, and processor timing problems in Windows 7 environments.
  1. R

    Windows 7 BSOD: a clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor

    Hello my name is Nick and I have had my computer for about 7 months now. I have had many issues with it including bad RAM and what not. My latest issue is BOSD let me try to describe how it happens. I will be watching a youtube video and my computer will completely lock up. And the last sound...
    • RadarGaming
    • Thread
    • bios bsod clean install clock interrupt computer issues diagnostics error message memory performance processor ram streaming streaming issues system crash tech support troubleshooting windows windows 10 youtube video
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  2. S

    Windows 7 A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor within the allotted time interval

    Link RemovedLink RemovedLink Removed I have gotten this screen multiple times. Usually my computer automatically shuts down before i have time to read it but this time it stayed. sorry if the picture is bad.
    • scoobah36
    • Thread
    • automatic shutdown blue screen clock interrupt cpu issues hardware issues system crash system error
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Anesthetize

    Windows 7 BSOD, please help (other forums arn't helping me!)

    I've asked in so many other forums for help with this, but people arn't following through after an initial 'oh, that might be *insert problem here*.' I really want to get this sorted, so I'm hoping you guys here will do a better job than the other Windows 7 forums I've tried. Anyway, I get this...
  4. J

    Windows 7 BSOD, my nemesis.

    Recently purchased a copy of Win 7 Pro x64 to replace my now very old, but well-loved 32 bit XP Pro. Running on a system with a lot of parts "7 ready", I expected an easy transition. However, the BSODs cometh! The one that I am getting comes with the message "A Clock interrupt...
  5. D

    Windows 7 BSOD. "A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor"

    Hi, New to site, first post. I am logged on as the administrator and my Windows dump file is locked. When I open it it's empty. When I attempt to open previous versions it says I do not have admin privileges. I attempted to download and open the Take File Ownership shortcut but I get an error...
    • dme543
    • Thread
    • admin rights administrator bsod clock interrupt computer errors configuration data ownership ddo online dump files event id graphics card hardware issues kernel error memory dump power supply system crash system freeze troubleshooting windows 7 xps desktop
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 BSOD CLock interrupt on a secondary proccessor questions

    HI guys this is my first time posting in this forum. I have a problem with a BSOD. "A clock interrupt was not received on a secondary processor" About 2 weeks ago I upgraded my OS from Win 7 32 bit to the 64 bit and got the BSOD for the first time.. I took my comp up to a tech and he did a...
    • Tasoul
    • Thread
    • 64-bit amd phenom asrock bios settings bsod clock interrupt driver issues error gaming graphics card hard drive memory performance secondary processor system specs tech support tlb erratum troubleshooting upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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