Recent content by michaelhyphenpaul

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    Blue screen error

    Doesn't sound like your problem is the exact same as mine, but I just found a solution for my own BSOD, which I've posted here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2265984/windows-start-bsod-page-fault-nonpaged-area.html Hope it helps. If not, you might try some of the other things I listed...
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    BSODS on a daily basis(dumps and specs included)

    Doesn't sound like your problem is the exact same as mine, but I just found a solution for my own BSOD, which I've posted here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2265984/windows-start-bsod-page-fault-nonpaged-area.html Hope it helps. If not, you might try some of the other things I tested...
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    Blue Screen, HELP??

    Doesn't sound like your problem is the exact same as mine, but I just found a solution for my own BSOD, which I've posted here: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2265984/windows-start-bsod-page-fault-nonpaged-area.html Hope it helps. If not, you might try some of the other things I tested...
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    Windows 7 won't start up, BSOD, PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

    FIXED: Had to delete c:\Windows\System32\FNTCACHE.DAT Looks like this was a problem caused by a recent batch of Windows Updates, as suspected. What I did to fix it: Ran Windows Repair module when prompted on restart after BSOD. Selected Advanced Options when automatic repair failed. Selected...
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    Windows 7 won't start up, BSOD, PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

    UPDATE: Forgot to mention that the blue screen error lists the following under technical information: *** STOP: 0x00000050 *** win32k.sys Hi all, Having problems with my home-built Windows 7 PC. Can't get past startup screen, getting a blue screen every time that says...
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    Advice on MoBos and build in general - $1k budget, gaming

    A bit more general info which may help: Approximate Purchase Date: Next Couple of Days Budget Range: Around $950 - 1000 before rebates System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing the internet, watching some tv programs Parts Not Required: Mouse, Monitor, Keyboard, Case...
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    Advice on MoBos and build in general - $1k budget, gaming

    After looking at some of the builds on this site and getting advice from a friend with more experience than I, this is the build I'm looking at. Again, ~$1000 budget, focus on gaming, ease of assembly, and room for upgrades. The biggest thing I'm trying to figure out is what MoBo to buy. My...