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The tag g74sx refers to the Asus G74SX laptop model, which users report experiencing persistent BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors across multiple Windows versions including Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Common issues include boot-up problems such as black screens after login, shutdown hangs, and firewall or internet connectivity problems like dns_probe_finished_no_internet. Troubleshooting steps attempted by users include formatting, memory tests with Memtest86, hard drive checks, driver updates, and system restores, but crashes often recur. Some users also note high CPU temperatures and abnormal memory usage by processes like dllhost.exe. The tag covers discussions about diagnosing and resolving these hardware and software conflicts specific to the Asus G74SX.
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    Windows 7 Asus G74SX BSOD since purchase

    Hello Team, I purchased my Asus G74sx in 2012, had nothing but problems with it with BSOD's, OS installed on purchase was Win7Ult, upgraded to Win8 then 8.1 had BSOD's on all OS's, I have now reverted back to Win7Ult and decided to finally do something about it and not just wish it away or wait...
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting 'dns_probe_finished_no_internet' and Firewall Issues on Asus G74SX

    Ever since I shut down my computer with the power button, I've been having issues. Firewall will not turn on, internet has access but wont let me access it. I can't open programs like skype. Even my avast firewall wont work. I did the google dns bullshit but I've tried everything. Asus g74sx bbk7
    • rhumzy
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    • asus avast computer connectivity dns firewall g74sx internet skye troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Asus G74sx Bsods

    Okay, began getting some BSODs, and by the time I realized it was more than coincedence, System Restore window was passed anyway. BSODs kept coming, so I formatted. After format, BSODs continued. Checked HDD, tests were fine. Memtest86'ed for 16 hours, no errors. Tested Ram Dimms individually in...
    • godiszed
    • Thread
    • asus bsod crash dllhost drivers error fan issues formatting g74sx gaming graphics card hdd laptop memory processor ram system restore temp issue testing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Asus G74SX boot up problem

    hello. i have recently run into a problem with my windows 7 ultimate asus g74sx laptop. whenever i fully shut it down and then turn it back on afterward the splash screen narrows unlocking ias does the resolution- and when i type in my password and logon it boots up to a black screen. i can at...
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    Windows 7 BSOD brand new Asus G74SX-BBK8 laptop please help!

    Ok so I received a BSOD when I was installing some windows updates Last night. Tonight when trying to Restart my computer it was stuck on "Shutting Down..." for just over 30 minutes so I just manually shut it down. Also I have had my computer just go to the "Windows did not proper shut down last...
    • 0621sammy
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    • advice asus boot issues bsod configuration critical error error event viewer g74sx help hibernate installation laptop performance recovery shutdown tech support troubleshooting update windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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