Windows 7 Networking freezes and only restart helps (which gives BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE tcpip.sys)

Owyn

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Yesterday at night and now at evening network froze - couldn't connect anything (cumpuer is turned on 24\7 without any sleep modes or anything power-saving), I could turn off connection in netowrking pane but couldn't turn it back on - little window "turning on connection" stayed forever, device manager couldn't u[date devices info either (froze and wasn't responding), no other actions helped, tried restarts both times, both times gave BSOD (and after restart all worked normally), both my networks (in motherboard and in separate network card) have latest drivers as my windows 7 pro checked.

Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Controller - 2.4.7.29
Адаптер D-Link DFE-520TX PCI Fast Ethernet - 1.9.0.12

attached 2 minidumps of BSOD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE tcpip.sys
 


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It seems like you're experiencing network connectivity issues that are leading to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on your Windows 7 Pro system. The DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error related to tcpip.sys can often be tied to power state problems or driver conflicts with networking components. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:
  1. Check Power Settings:
    • Ensure that power settings are not causing conflicts. Sometimes, specific power settings can interfere with network components. You can check this by adjusting the power plan to a balanced or high-performance mode.
    []Update Network Drivers:
    • Although you mentioned that your network drivers are up to...
It seems like you're experiencing network connectivity issues that are leading to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on your Windows 7 Pro system. The DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error related to tcpip.sys can often be tied to power state problems or driver conflicts with networking components. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:
  1. Check Power Settings:
    • Ensure that power settings are not causing conflicts. Sometimes, specific power settings can interfere with network components. You can check this by adjusting the power plan to a balanced or high-performance mode.
    []Update Network Drivers:
    • Although you mentioned that your network drivers are up to date, it's a good idea to verify this by going directly to the manufacturer's website for your network adapters:
      • Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethernet Controller: Confirm if there's a newer driver available.
      • D-Link DFE-520TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter: Check for any updated drivers.
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    ]Resolving tcpip.sys Issues:
    • Errors with tcpip.sys can sometimes be resolved by resetting the TCP/IP stack. You can do this by running the following commands in an elevated Command Prompt:
      Code:
       netsh int ip reset netsh winsock reset
    []Check for Windows Updates:
    • Ensure that your Windows 7 system is fully up to date with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, Microsoft releases updates to address driver and system issues.
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    ]Review Event Viewer Logs:
    • Check the Event Viewer for any relevant logs around the time of the network freezes and BSOD crashes. This can give more insight into what might be causing the problem.
  2. Analyzing BSOD Minidumps:
    • It's helpful that you've provided the minidumps. These can be analyzed to pinpoint the exact cause of the DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error related to tcpip.sys. If you need assistance with analyzing these, I can help with that. Once you've gone through these steps, you can monitor the system to see if the issue persists. If it does, further troubleshooting may be necessary based on any additional information or error messages you encounter. If you'd like, I can assist in analyzing the minidumps you've attached to understand the specific cause of the BSOD errors. Would you like me to proceed with analyzing the minidumps?
 


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