Is The PC completely unusable?

Zwielicht said:

I had a laptop with that overheating issue where I would get a BSOD. I bought one of those laptop cooling pads and cleaned out the fans, which allowed me to at least use the computer without it getting too hot.

Linux doesn't get BSOD, but it gets kernel panic if there's an issue.

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I think I might have to order that and at least check if it helps with the over heating which could be causing the BSOD.

ProfessorFalken said:

Each time BSOD occurs, Windows creates a dump file with the informations of faulting modules/drivers.
Just analyze it with tools like BlueScreenView - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/bluescreenview/
Search for the error code to identify the problem source, then fix it

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I used WhoCrashed and got "driver irql not less or equal" upon Googling, it says it could mean many things like ram issue, drivers etc

GrumpyBoy said:

i mean get a live linux cd and on grub bottloader screen, do a hardware test. If everything is working fine then install linux. I have an old pc which runs chromeos or linux cery smoothly but when i install windows and fire up any software like chrome or a gamw then it crashes to bsod.

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I'll read up more on this , thanks!

derekxec said:

I just had to replace brand new ram cause of 1 bad stick. It kept bsod with all kinds of errors that pointed everywhere. Does it give an error code when it blue screens?

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I only have one stick of ram here too, I wish I knew for sure so then I could just buy a stick and use it... Error code is just "driver irql not less or equal"

get linux i hate mac

Okay I have decided to install Ubuntu tomorrow In hopes that I don't get a BSOD anymore.

Is it worth getting Linux? I'm sure there's a good amount of pros.

One word - MacBook Pro.

it is better than a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby.

BassTrackerBoats said:

One word - MacBook Pro.

it is better than a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby.

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I bought a new laptop beginning of this year, but I'd like to make use of this laptop rather than having laying around. Do you think it's worth a shot installing Ubuntu?

itsromanorc said:

I bought a new laptop beginning of this year, but I'd like to make use of this laptop rather than having laying around. Do you think it's worth a shot installing Ubuntu?

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I honestly have no idea - if I were in your shoes I'd rely on guys like @davids355.

Asking me a question about a technical issue and expecting anything of value is one thing you never want to do.

Yes I followed @davids355 suggestion, ram has no errors, added a new hard drive as well and still got the BSOD.

So I'm hoping that converting it to Ubuntu will stop the BSOD

Most if not all hardware faults can cause a BSOD, test any you can by using them or disabling and not using them(to see if BSOD still happens).
Things such as USB ports, microphones, speakers, network adapters, web cam.
If any of these less necessary hardwares are causing the issue, you can just disable it to stop the BSOD, or replace if needed.

I see this happen a quite often with damaged USB ports.

itsromanorc said:

Yes I followed @davids355 suggestion, ram has no errors, added a new hard drive as well and still got the BSOD.

So I'm hoping that converting it to Ubuntu will stop the BSOD

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If the RAM has no errors, and its still BSOD with new hard drive then its most likely over-heating or motherboard.

When you put in new drive did you clone from old drive, or do fresh install?

If you cloned, it could still be software, so try fresh install - if its a hardware fault it will likely blue screen before you even get through the install.

If its over-heating then like i said, its likely to occur more and more frequently as testing goes on - so for example if you turn it on first in morning and it blue screens then after that first bsod its likely to do it progressively quicker each time, if so then its likely over heating. And of course it would be VERY hot.

If that doesnt sound accurate then its likely a fault with the board and in this case, I dont think you can fix.

As for installing linux, assuming you did try a fresh windows install on a new drive (And assuming that was a new drive and not another faulty one) then it is almost certainly a hardware issue, meaning that installing ubuntu is not going to solve the issue.

The ONLY way I can see ubuntu solving the issue is if the laptop is so low powered that it cant even manage to run windows, and in this case, linux might be just a bit more under-powered to run on the laptop.

itsromanorc said:

Yes I followed @davids355 suggestion, ram has no errors, added a new hard drive as well and still got the BSOD.

So I'm hoping that converting it to Ubuntu will stop the BSOD

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I agree with @davids355 it is probably an overheating issue. Do a google search for "laptop name overheating" or "laptop name fan cleaning"
Taking a laptop apart and cleaning can be troublesome.

Thanks @davids355 , i did do a fresh install in the new drive. i already bought a new laptop beginning of this year but when i was cleaning my closet i came across this old one which looks great and has a new hard drive etc, i just feel it would be costly to like sort out any hardware issues/motherboard. but i would still want to try Linux just to see.

It could also be the over heating @Asif WILSON Khan , but i have cleaned it up and there's no dust etc... BSOD error codes dont really provide much help.

If all fails with the new linux install then i'll just stop trying, or when i have cash then i'll try and see who could see if theres any hardware issues.

itsromanorc said:

Thanks @davids355 , i did do a fresh install in the new drive. i already bought a new laptop beginning of this year but when i was cleaning my closet i came across this old one which looks great and has a new hard drive etc, i just feel it would be costly to like sort out any hardware issues/motherboard. but i would still want to try Linux just to see.

It could also be the over heating @Asif WILSON Khan , but i have cleaned it up and there's no dust etc... BSOD error codes dont really provide much help.

If all fails with the new linux install then i'll just stop trying, or when i have cash then i'll try and see who could see if theres any hardware issues.

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It could be the heatsink/fan on the cpu, hard to clean unless you take it apart. Try getting a laptop cooler about $10 and also try sticking a desktop fan near the laptop to blow cold air over it.
I had a laptop that had overheating issues, with a cooler and a fan was able to get some more life out of it.

Asif WILSON Khan said:

It could be the heatsink/fan on the cpu, hard to clean unless you take it apart. Try getting a laptop cooler about $10 and also try sticking a desktop fan near the laptop to blow cold air over it.
I had a laptop that had overheating issues, with a cooler and a fan was able to get some more life out of it.

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Thanks, will order one online later on!

I appreciate all the help i received on this issue!

try cleaning your ram module's teeths with a pencil eraser, then wipe it and re-insert. If you are having a problem with your ram, it would fix the problem 9/10. Other than that, try what other users said.

Quick Update :

So today I just got Ubuntu on my laptop, I'm using it as "try Ubuntu" before making the full install.

So far it's been on for around 30 minutes without crashing. It is heating as usual but I put a square piece of wood under just to make it less hot, not a permanent thing but just checking. Should be better than leaving it flat down.

I'm going to leave my laptop on for some hours to see if it crashes, also I got Libre office open and will browse on Firefox just to also see if It can handle that.

Right now, I ruled out ram issues or hard drive so the main issue for my BSOD is still unconfirmed.