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    BSOD again

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by nealloy1981, Dec 30, 2009.

  1. nealloy1981

    nealloy1981 Notebook Evangelist

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    Guys, check the screen shot out. yesterday i got this BSOD and today i have got it again. it's mysterious, BSOD never happens when i m in front of laptop. but once i leave it and screen saver 3d earth running it happens at that time.
    what should i do guys... plz help me for this BSOD.
     

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    nealloy1981, Dec 30, 2009
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think it's your GPU (because it's known faulty).

    And since dx is related to the GPU and it caused the BSOD.

    Try running ATItool to scan for any problems.

    I hope you have warranty?

    Try changing the graphics driver and update your BIOS.
     
    moral hazard, Dec 30, 2009
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