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    Windows 7 DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE caused by ntoskrnl.exe??

    So I recently built my gaming pc. It has been working perfectly for a month. Just today, it's getting BSOD problem. I download whocrashed and it gave me these reports: windows version: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, 6.1, build: 7601 windows dir: C:\Windows CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM)...
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    Windows 7 COmputer Crash, Must reinstall Windows each time.

    This problem started several weeks ago, and I am unable to resolve the issue. Computer Specs WIndows 7 Ultimate x64 Wolfdale 3.0ghz Dual Core 4gb 800mhz ddr2ram Nvidia 9800gtx+ Seagate Barracuda 500gb hd Several weeks ago I was playing Skyrim on the release date. I played for about 40 minutes...
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    Windows 7 My FN Keys do not work properly (Sony Vaio)

    Hello guys,I'm having some trouble with my sony vaio and I was wondering if you could help me My "Fn" keys do not work properly.When I use them to change the sound of my laptop there is no problem(Except for not showing the sound bar,it just lowers the sound.),but when I try changing the...
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    Windows 7 Unexpected BSOD results in Crash Dump

    Hello everyone, I have recently had 2 crash dump files appear in C:\windows\minidump. I am uploading it here, for those who may wish to review it. However, I cannot specify what the cause of this problem may have been.:( Link RemovedLink Removed Initially it said my Nvidia GTX460e graphics...
  5. Error message during stress tests on a computer that is running Windows 7 if Driver Verifier is enab

    Fixes a problem in which you receive a Stop 0x00000050 error message during hardware stress tests. Occurs if Driver Verifier is enabled on a computer that is running Windows 7. Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Matshita BD-MLT UJ-220S no longer working following Win 7 install

    Hi all, I have a Sony Vaio VGN-AR51SU Laptop which was running Windows Vista 32 Bit. I purchased windows 7 and installed the 64 Bit version. Everything seems to work fine apart from my Matshita BD-MLT UJ-220S Bluray burining drive. The laptop only sees it as a CD Rom. the device appears with...
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    Windows 7 Not able to connect to a wireless network, it keeps identifying

    Hello, I have Windows 7 Ultimate installed on my machine. Whenever I try to connect to a wireless network it does not get connected. It keeps only identifying... I am getting IPs using DHCP only and rest all things like authentication are correct. If I run "ipconfig -all" it gives "Media...
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    Windows 7 Windows not finding any drivers

    I have an Acer Aspire 8730, and I've been trying to use this USB keyboard with it. This keyboard works fine in my Ubuntu partition, so I know it's not a hardware problem. And I've used two other USB keyboards in Windows 7. But for some reason this one doesn't work in Windows. It's a Dell...
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    Windows 7 Bluetooth Mouse Always Becomes Unpaired When Used On Alternate Laptops

    Odd issue here: I have two Win7 laptops and a Logitec bluetooth mouse. When I pair it to Laptop 1, it works fine as long as I don't ever connect it to Laptop 2. (On rare occasions it will become unrecognized even if I don't pair it with the other laptop. While that behavior may be related to...
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    Windows 7 BSOD when connected to external monitor using DisplayPort

    I am getting a lot of BSOD when my laptop is connected to an external monitor using a display-port cable. The system is fine when I don't use a external monitor and use just laptop screen. External monitor is a Dell 30inch. I have tried different display-port cables, different monitors, tried...
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    Windows 7 BSOD During Media Playback and Internet Browsing

    Link RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink RemovedLink Removed I think the problem is related to my graphics drivers. I persistently have issues with atikmpag.sys and atikmdag.sys. It has happened from the start and I finally am fed up with it. It can happen during web browsing. Playing video...
  12. Windows 7 Double-keypress "bug" with Remote Wonder?

    I first discovered how to get my old ATI Remote Wonder (RF remote control) to work with 64bit Windows 7 back when I was still Beta testing Win7 in 2009. Works great, and I'm thrilled I didn't have to throw away something so useful. It does have one minor problem though that I only just figured...
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    Windows 7 Please HELP: Disk Drive Not Detecting or Loading My CD's

    Okay, so I'm ripping my audio CDs, and I just had a problem getting the drive to open, So I looked and saw a tiny hole on the drive, I stuck a paper clip in it and it opened. Now however I cannot get it to detect any CDs. It will not load anything. Now I looked and I realized that...
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    Windows 7 Win7 Recursive boot loop

    Hey, I was using my laptop like normal the other night when i tripped over the cord and pulled the power out (i have no battery since i cant afford a new one and it stopped working out of warranty). THis isnt the first time it had been shut off unexpectantly, so i wasnt too worried. But when...
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    Windows 7 DVD / CD drive's disappeared ..... again!

    Hi, Randy previously answered this problem with the suggestion that I disallow Windows Updates to overwrite my DVD drivers. I did that and it worked until the next update came down. Now, it's back to square one. When I tried to re-install the DVD driver, I got the following message...
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    Windows 7 ataport.sys BSOD

    hello, im having a serious trouble with my Windows 7 it started from yesterday, when i start my computer, after about 3 minutes i get a blue screen of death saying that it comes from the "ataport.sys" ive googled it and found that it may come from a: - hardware damage - Outdated driver - Virus...
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    Windows 7 Windows starts normally but stuck after 2 min - Works fine in safe mode

    Hello everyone, I am new here and this forum seems quite helpful. I obviously have a problem with Windows 7. My computer worked fine until yesterday evening when suddenly Windows stuck. It looks like my disk is working (or trying to work) constantly. I am only able to use my computer...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 64 ult randoomr eboots

    Hello all, I have a problem that is making me crazy, and hopefully someone can help me. First off my systems specs are Intel I7 950 EVGA 570 GTX 6GB ram 750w PSU Asus sabertooth x58 As soon as i started this thing up I've had problems, i thought this was odd as its a freshly built system...
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    Windows 7 ICH9 family usb driver error please help!

    alright guys any help will be awesome. so... i have a hp dv6 and the hard drive crashed. so i took a friends old dv4 hard drive and installed it. everything has merged over correctly except for the usb ports. when they installed the drivers automatically they all failed. so since then i have...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 wont detect external dvd rom

    Hey guys...newbie posting out of total desperation and needing help! I have posted in other forums with no luck... I bought a Samsung SH-D162D DVD Drive in a USB enclosure to connect to my Toshiba laptop via USB. I cannot get windows 7 to find it! When I plug in the USB cable the balloon...