Then:Go to Start and type in sysdm.cpl and press Enter
Click on the Advanced tab
Click on the Startup and Recovery Settings button
Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked
Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box
Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump << where your .dmp files can be found later
Click OK twice to exit the dialogs, then reboot for the changes to take effect.
It is possible, but more likely possible data corruption. Can you still boot into safemode?I managed to get on normally but my computer then did a system check. The system check was able to fix several things except errors with my hard drive. Then critical errors came from my hard drive and then it BSOD'd again. I got back on in safe mode and when I select Start the ability to select My Computer, Control Panel, etc. is gone.
Did my hard drive just die?
That is not sounding good.The disk check got to around 50% before it said it can't continue in read-only mode.
The Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper does not require you to boot the system into the OS. You can use another computer to create the disk and then boot the problem machine with the disk. It works and runs on its' own independent of the operating system.I'll try to do the system sweep if I can get into normal mode long enough.
I did a system sweep and it said it found a Trojan and then removed it. I did another scan and it said my computer was safe. I booted up from the hard drive normally but I still got a BSOD when I logged in.
I would hope that whatever security software you are using, it is not the same security software that allowed the infection to occur in the first place.I ran the the software that removed the malware and booted up normally and so far everything is working as normal.
I've been logged in for about 20 minutes now doing normal tasks and no more problems have occurred.
I'm also doing a scan with my security software and so far there are no more risks.
I have to give you a huge thanks. =D Seriously, I would have been screwed if I didn't have anyone to walk me through this problem. Thank you so much!