Windows 7 0x00007A and 0x0000F4 BSOD on Win 7sp1

[Impals]

First off, hello all and thank you for taking your time reading this. I am a first time poster.

Hx: About a month ago I changed my gfx card from a geforce 9600 GT to a geforce gtx 570 HD. I cannot remember if the problems began occurring before or after this, but it was very close to each other. Suddenly, norton began alerting me that Diablo 3, google chrome, and other programs were using excessive computer usage. Shortly after these occurrences, my computer would make this robotic stuttering noise and freeze for 1 minute, then unfreeze. These would continue. Then after a while, my computer would just say "enter boot disc" when trying to turn on.

So, I switched out my hard drives to an un-used, but similarly 1 year old one and installed win7 sp1 on it via a burned ISO. Using this fresh hard drive and fresh OS, I have been having memory dumps very commonly. The latest two I've recorded are 0x00007A and 0x0000F4.

Last night I ran memtest for 8 passes with no errors.

Also, I should note at times, it seems my internet goes out and then my video game and web browser freezes, very quickly followed by my task bar freezing.

Another note, it seems as if the longer I leave my PC off, the longer it lasts when I turn it back on. Sometimes after it crashes, I am not able to boot it for a minute or two because it'll just give me some prompt to enter in a boot cd.

Not sure if it's a driver issue, MOBO, HDD, but I"ll leave the theorycrafting up to you. Any information and/or help on what to do will be followed ASAP. Thank you very much


Edit: Only errors I've been receiving as of lately are the 0x0000F4 BSOD's.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering multiple issues with your computer after switching your graphics card and experiencing various symptoms such as excessive usage alerts, freezing, memory dumps (BSODs), and boot errors. Let's break down the possible causes and steps to troubleshoot these problems:

Identified Issues:​

1. Excessive Computer Usage Alerts:
   • Norton alerts about Diablo 3, Google Chrome, and other programs using excessive computer resources. This could indicate a resource-intensive process or malware.
   []Robotic Stuttering Noise and Freezing:
   • Computer freezes for a minute, produces a stuttering noise, then unfreezes. This repetitive issue may be related to hardware or software conflicts.
   []"Enter Boot Disc" Prompt:
   • After these occurrences, the computer requests a boot disc, suggesting a potential issue with the boot drive or operating system.
   []Common BSOD Errors (0x00007A and 0x0000F4):
   • Memory dumps with BSOD errors, mainly 0x0000F4 recently, may point to hardware or driver issues.
   []Internet Outages and Freezing:
   • Internet outages followed by freezing in video games and web browsers, along with the taskbar freezing, indicate potential system instability.
   []Delay in Booting After Crashes:
   • The computer sometimes prompts for a boot CD after crashes, and the system takes time to boot up after these incidents.

     Possible Causes and Troubleshooting Steps:​

   []Graphics Card Installation:
   • Verify that the GeForce GTX 570 HD is properly installed, drivers are up to date, and there are no conflicts with other hardware components.
   []Software Issues:
   • Check for malware using antivirus software other than Norton, as Norton may not catch all types of malware.
   • Monitor system processes to identify resource-intensive applications causing freezes.
   []Hard Drive and OS:
   • Ensure the hard drive is functioning correctly by running diagnostics tools.
   • Check the integrity of the Windows installation by verifying the ISO used for installation and ensuring proper installation procedures.
   []Memory Issues:
   • Although Memtest showed no errors, intermittent memory issues may still be present. Re-seating memory modules or testing with known good modules can help rule out memory-related problems.
   []Hardware and Driver Checks:
   • Check for driver updates for all hardware components, especially the graphics card and motherboard.
   • Inspect the motherboard for any physical damage or signs of malfunction.
   • Reinstall drivers for the graphics card and other critical components.
   []System Stability Testing:
   • Stress test the system using tools like Prime95 for CPU, FurMark for GPU, and memtest86 for memory stability.
   • Monitor system temperatures to ensure overheating isn't causing issues.
   []System Restore or Clean Install:
   • Consider restoring the system to a previous state before issues occurred using System Restore.
   • If problems persist, a clean Windows installation could help identify whether software or hardware is at fault. Do you need assistance with any specific troubleshooting steps or further guidance on resolving these issues?