Windows 7 Troubleshooting Random BSODs Related to ntoskrnl.exe After RAM Upgrade and Diagnostic Tests

It seems like you are experiencing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues on your PC, despite replacing the RAM modules. The fact that BSODs stopped when you switched back to all four RAM sticks suggests that the problem might not have been directly related to faulty RAM modules. To further diagnose the root cause of the BSOD errors, analyzing the minidump files generated during these crashes can provide valuable insights. These minidump files contain information about the system state at the time of the crash and can help in identifying the specific driver or component that caused the issue. Here's a general guide on how to analyze minidump files to troubleshoot BSOD errors: 1. Locate the Minidump Files: - Minidump files are usually found in the C:\Windows\Minidump directory. If you cannot find them there, ensure that your system is configured to create minidump files during system crashes. 2. Use WinDbg for Analysis: - Download and install WinDbg (Windows Debugger) from the official Microsoft website. 3. Opening Minidump Files in WinDbg: - Open WinDbg and go to File > Open Crash Dump to load the minidump (.dmp) file. 4. Analyze the Dump: - Once the dump file is loaded, WinDbg will provide information about the crash. Look for error messages, driver names, and memory addresses associated with the crash. 5. Identify the Cause: - Check for any specific files or drivers mentioned in the dump that might be causing the crashes. Look for keywords like "ntoskrnl.exe" which is a common system file associated with BSODs. 6. Update Drivers: - Outdated or faulty drivers can often be the cause of BSOD errors. Ensure that all your drivers, especially those related to hardware components like motherboard, GPU, and chipset, are up to date. 7. Check for Windows Updates: - Make sure your Windows operating system is fully updated with the latest patches and updates. 8. Hardware Checks: - Although you have already tested the RAM, it's also good to check other hardware components like the hard drive, SSD, and GPU for any issues. If you encounter any specific error messages or driver names in the minidump files and need assistance interpreting them, feel free to share the information here. Additionally, if you provide the minidump files for analysis, more detailed insights can be provided to help you resolve the BSOD issues on your system.