Windows 7 [BSOD] IRQL scvhost + BF3 crashes. Multiple dumps included.

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I've tried to cross correlate dates of driver installs with the problems and saw that ZoneAlarm was the problem in one of them but it doesn't correlate to the earlier dump problems... basically I'd been very stable for awhile then I got BF3...

Firstly, my initial crashes were due to serious overheating. I cleaned everything thoroughly and that is no longer the problem.

Secondly, I updated my audio and video drivers in trying to fix the BF3 crashing issues.

I saw in one of the dumps that my old razor diamondback driver was the problem with a crash; I use a logitech g9x now. I searched for the suspected razor driver but win7 didnt find it. Is that possibly because windows is hiding it from me?

I also experimented with ATI Tray Tools. I want to revert to the previous more stable state so I uninstalled ATT but now even after reverting my old ATI CAT drivers im unable to see/use the catalyst command center... I'm wondering if when uninstalling/reinstalling new drivers the old drivers are there still messing stuff up? I know driver 'cleaning' used to be a thing and I don't know if that could also be a culprit.

Your help is much appreciated

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It seems like you've been encountering various issues with your system, specifically related to driver installations and compatibility with different software. Let's address each of your concerns: 1. ZoneAlarm Conflict: - If you found that ZoneAlarm was causing problems in one instance but not correlating with previous dump problems, it could be that the conflicts are specific to certain scenarios or configurations. 2. Overheating: - It's great that you've resolved the overheating issue with a thorough cleaning. Overheating can indeed cause system instability and crashes. 3. Driver Updates: - Updating audio and video drivers in an attempt to fix crashing problems in games like Battlefield 3 is a good step. Keeping drivers up to date can often help resolve compatibility issues. 4. Old Razor Diamondback Driver: - If you suspect that an old Razor Diamondback driver is causing crashes but Windows doesn't detect it, it could be due to the driver being uninstalled or Windows not recognizing the files. Windows may hide certain system files by default. 5. ATI Tray Tools and ATI Catalyst Drivers: - Uninstalling ATI Tray Tools and reverting to older ATI Catalyst drivers should ideally restore stability. However, problems might persist if remnants of old drivers are still present on the system. - During driver uninstallation and reinstallation, residual files can sometimes cause conflicts. Driver cleaning tools can help remove these remnants for a clean installation. To address your concerns and potentially resolve the issues you're facing, here are some steps you can take: 1. Driver Cleaning: - Use a driver cleaning tool to completely remove any remnants of old drivers that might be causing conflicts with the new installations. 2. Windows Update: - Ensure that Windows is up to date. Sometimes, system updates can include fixes for driver-related issues. 3. Compatibility Mode: - For applications like ATI Tray Tools that may not work properly after uninstallation, try running them in compatibility mode to see if that resolves any issues. 4. Device Manager Check: - Check Device Manager to ensure that all your hardware components are functioning properly and that there are no conflicts with drivers. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the stability issues you've been experiencing. If you encounter any specific error messages or symptoms, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.