Windows 7 installation keeps crashing

In the search box, type System Restore. Next, in the list of results, click System Restore. Windows creates a report when certain hardware or software problems occur. Action Center can check whether there's a solution to a reported problem.

Open Action Center by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel , and then, under System and Security, clicking Review your computer's status. Under Check for solutions to problem reports , click Check for solutions. Windows will notify you if there are any solutions to problems available for your computer. Note: Some problems and solutions can only be viewed and fixed by an administrator.

Log on using an administrator account to view these problems. Recent updates from Microsoft might help fix the problem.

Windows Update helps keep your computer up to date with the latest system updates and drivers. You can check Windows Update manually to help ensure you have the latest updates to Windows 7 installed. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type Update , and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update. In the left pane, click Check for updates , and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer. If you see a message telling you that updates are available, or telling you to review updates, click the message to view and select the updates.

In the list, click an update for more information. Select the check boxes for any updates that you want to install, and then click OK. Click Install updates. Read and accept the license terms, and then click Finish if the update requires it. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

If you recently installed a hardware device, such as a sound card or video card, an incorrect or improperly installed device driver might be causing the problem.

Make sure you have the latest driver for the device installed. You can typically find drivers on the device manufacturer's website. Most drivers are self-installing—after you download them, you can usually just double-click the file to begin the installation.

In the list of hardware categories, find the device that you want to update, and then double-click the device name. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver , and then follow the instructions. Safe mode starts Windows in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started, which can help you troubleshoot software problems.

For example, if a program runs as soon as you start Windows and can't be shut down, you can start Windows in safe mode, and then try to uninstall the program. Next, click the Start button , click the arrow next to the Shut Down button , and then click Restart. If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears.

If the Windows logo appears, you'll need to try again by waiting until the Windows logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.

On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the safe mode option you want, and then press Enter. For more information about options, see Advanced startup options including safe mode. When your computer is in safe mode, you'll see the words Safe Mode in the corners of your screen. Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. All drivers and Windows updates are up to date.

This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Then use Windows Update, critical updates only. Then update drivers. Then install "various applications. Devil's in the details Well it is a pretty crappy computer, let's face it. Is the computer overclocked? I'm surprised that he was running Vista fine and struggles with 7, should really be the other way around although I've never faced any issues with Vista, far better than XP and it got me temporarily off OpenSuse.

The temps look fine. Are the drivers installed? Is it a legit version of 7, retail or OEM? How's the hard drive? To be honest, I'd look into a budget spec pc. A basic i3 or i5 or phenom x3 or x4 build.

You can build a reasonable low budget speced PC for a decent price. I know that this may not be an option but it is something to look into. Try doing a clean wipe again with a proper format then install 7 again.

Do a Windows Update which should install most basic drivers, restart then install your programs. If you formatted the computer on a fresh install of Windows 7 and it's having major issues in the get go then I would assume a hardware problem bad stick of ram, or failing hard drive.

Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Performance. Sign in to vote. I hope this is the way to view it also: edit: I can't seem to post a link yet until my account is verified. Monday, February 18, PM. You have some old drivers and this one in particular looks a likely candidate SjtWinIo. Old drivers needing updating SjtWinIo. Wednesday, February 20, AM. Edited by JMH Bill Thumbs up for creativity. The DMP file you uploaded is corrupt and contains no useful info.

Please upload new ones. Tuesday, February 19, AM. I uploaded two because I had two bluescreens in a row. Sorry if this sounds like I am rushing a potential diagnosis, but I was just wondering if I uploaded the minidumps correctly.