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The gateway support tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting issues related to system stability and hardware configuration, particularly for computers that experience Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) on cold starts. Discussions include diagnosing memory problems, running memory tests like memtest.exe and Windows Memory Troubleshooter, and investigating potential hardware faults such as bad solder joints that lose contact when cold. Users share experiences with booting into BIOS to monitor temperatures and voltages before Windows loads. The tag provides a resource for users seeking help with persistent startup crashes and hardware-related errors in Windows environments.
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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
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- 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
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)