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The tag 'cold start' on WindowsForum.com is used in discussions about Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors that occur specifically when a computer is turned on after being off for an extended period, typically two hours or more. Users report that after the initial cold start BSOD, the system often reboots and runs normally for the rest of the day. Common troubleshooting steps mentioned include replacing the power supply, running memory diagnostics, performing clean Windows installations, and checking hardware components like the motherboard and graphics card. The issue is frequently associated with new builds or systems that have been running for months, suggesting potential hardware or driver-related causes that manifest only during cold starts.
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    Windows 10 BSOD When starting Windows! HELP

    Hiya, For the past year I have been trying to diagnose my bizarre BSOD error. This error happens when "Cold Starting" my computer. By "Cold Starting" I mean the computer has not been turned on for about 2 hours or more. After this BSOD the computer restarts and boots into windows perfectly and...
    • Jake Emms
    • Thread
    • boot issues bsod cold start computer cpu-z crash diagnostics error help jake emms memory performance power supply restart safe mode screenshots support troubleshooting w7f windows
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 32bit BSOD problem

    Experiencing random BSOD especially during cold start up Examples are: when computer turned off during day and turned on after work random sometimes when computer on idle My Computer Specification: MB:Gigabyte X58A-UD3R rev 2.0 Bios FB CPU: i7 920 VIDEO CARD: Ati 5870
  3. S

    Windows 7 BSOD extravaganza on new build HELP!!!

    Here's what I got: PLEASE HELP!!!! AMD Phenom II x4 3.20 GHz 2 x 2GB Corsair Ram DDR3 Biostar TA880GB+ Corsair 400w power supply 1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ Acer H2038 Monitor HP DVD1270 DVD ROM Microsoft Wireless 5000 keyboard and mouse Windows 7 Ultimate I put the PC together my self a...
    • spoonracer
    • Thread
    • bios update bsod build issues clean install cold start corsair diagnostics error codes hardware issues hdd memory test motherboard pc assembly power supply random crashes startup repair system restore tech support user help windows 7
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Getting BSOD on cold starts...

    I got this computer back in June of this year... Ever since I get Blue Screens (even in initial setup - which I was able to complete sucessfully!) on cold start up. It usually happens about 1-2 minutes after logging on and running any program. Originally thought it was a memory problem -...
    • wlegrow
    • Thread
    • blue screen bsod cold start configuration error analysis factory reset gateway support hardware issues memory outlook pc health check support system issues system stability temperature monitoring troubleshooter troubleshooting windows 7 windows boot windows setup
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  5. S

    Windows 7 Still will not boot up from a cold start - for some reason

    Just fitted a new hard drive for my systems "C" files and installed Windows7 Home edition (64bit). It was a clean install. The reason I fitted a new hard drive and Windows7 was because my previous set-up using XP Pro was getting difficult to start up each morning. Some times it booted first...
    • silverman
    • Thread
    • bios settings boot issues clean install cold start detection graphics card hard drive motherboard windows 7 windows pro
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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