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PC Specs:
Windows 7 SP1 | Updated 2/20/19
GTX 1060 SSC 6GB | Updated 2/22/19
Asus P9X79 Motherboard
2x 8GB Kingston RAM
i7 4930k 3.2GHz (not overclocked)
Just in case your curious about the exact brands/models of my parts here is my
Pc Part Picker List
Spoiler:
MsInfo Summary + Display Summary
MsInfo32:
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Summary:
OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name PC
System Manufacturer System manufacturer
System Model System Product Name
System Type x64-based PC
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-4930K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3401 Mhz, 6 Core(s), 12 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 4608, 12/24/2013
SMBIOS Version 2.7
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume3
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7601.24354"
Time Zone Eastern Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 7.61 GB
Total Virtual Memory 31.9 GB
Available Virtual Memory 19.9 GB
Page File Space 15.9 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
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Display:
Name NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
PNP Device ID PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_1C03&SUBSYS_62673842&REV_A1\4&1955A1F&0&0010
Adapter Type GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, NVIDIA compatible
Adapter Description NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Adapter RAM (1,048,576) bytes
Installed Drivers nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver Version 25.21.14.1917
INF File oem137.inf (Section135 section)
Color Planes Not Available
Color Table Entries 4294967296
Resolution 2560 x 1440 x 143 hertz
Bits/Pixel 32
Memory Address 0xFA000000-0xFAFFFFFF
Memory Address 0xC0000000-0xCFFFFFFF
Memory Address 0xD0000000-0xD1FFFFFF
I/O Port 0x0000E000-0x0000E07F
IRQ Channel IRQ 32
I/O Port 0x000003B0-0x000003BB
I/O Port 0x000003C0-0x000003DF
Memory Address 0xA0000-0xBFFFF
Driver c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvlddmkm.sys (25.21.14.1917, 19.48 MB (20,428,032 bytes), 2/24/2019 1:16 AM)
Things I have tried:
Verified that the games are installed on my C drive | Still crashes
Disabled antivirus/anti-spyware | Still crashes
Set my 144hz monitor to 60hz | Still crashes
Removed any external drives/usb devices | Still crashes
Made sure my sound quality was 16 bit, 44100Hz (CD Quality) | Still crashes
Verified integrity of game cache | Still crashes
Tried turning off V-sync, threaded optimization, and triple buffering off in my graphics settings | Still crashes
Sfc /scannow | No errors
Reinstalled the games | Still crashes
Reinstalled steam | Still crashes
Preformed a check disk | No errors
Preformed a memtest 3 times | No errors
Called microsoft, only to have them change my virtual memory..? | Still crashes (and changed it back)
Preformed a clean boot | Still crashes
Updated windows | Still crashes
Updated graphics driver | Still crashes
Reinstalled windows 7 (full wipe, only installed updates, graphics driver, and steam) | Still crashes
Tried running the games in compatibility mode for W7 | Still crashes
Tried running them all as an administrator | Still crashes
Tried running Steam as an administrator | Still crashes
Tried re-installing all of my C++ redist | Still crashes
Tried playing offline | Still crashes
Tried making a new user account to play on | Still crashes
Ran a CPU stress test with Prime 95 for 6 hours | No problems, Max temp was 62C
Ran a GPU stress test with FurMark for 4 hours | No problems, Max temp was 72C
I was just told by bethesda support to reinstall the dll by
typing cmd in the search box, and then right click Command prompt select Run as Administrator.
typing this in command prompt:
regsvr32.exe /u ntdll.dll and press Enter key (this will uninstall the file)
regsvr32.exe ntdll.dll and press Enter key (this will reinstall the file).
Only to be met with an error message both times saying: "The module "ntdll.dll" was loaded but the entre-point DllRegisterServer was not found. Make sure that "ntdll.dll" is a valid DLL or OCX file and then try again."
And being told that they can no longer help me.
The common crash info:
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: APPCRASH
Application Name: SkyrimSE.exe
Application Version: 1.0.0.0
Application Timestamp: 5bf46e45
Fault Module Name: ntdll.dll
Fault Module Version: 6.1.7601.23539
Fault Module Timestamp: 57c99b8f
Exception Code: c0000005
Exception Offset: 000000000006e44b
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
Locale ID: 1033
Additional Information 1: dee1
Additional Information 2: dee15c2eadaf5e11ba5bfe03d39e43ab
Additional Information 3: 8278
Additional Information 4: 8278b7649fb02d5445a3079821a24466
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The process of upgrading Windows is not straightforward, and issues can arise with product keys. To ensure a smooth transition to Windows 10, a clean installation is recommended. This involves backing up your data, formatting the drive, and then installing Windows from scratch. During this process, you will be asked for a product key. To activate Windows 10 after a clean install, enter your previous Windows 7 product key. It should work perfectly fine.
Thank you for the prompt response and the extensive information provided. I hadn’t realized a power supply unit could induce instability beyond simply turning off or damaging individual parts. Would this Seasonic Focus Plus model be an appropriate replacement?
Edit: I was also unaware that the complimentary upgrade to Windows 10 remained an option, is that scheduled to conclude in January?
Originally, the program was slated to conclude two years prior. However, it persisted, and it continues to function despite a lack of marketing efforts. Microsoft desires universal adoption of Windows 10 primarily to simplify their support responsibilities, reducing them from managing multiple operating systems to just one. They’re concealing this advantage because many users remain unaware and will consequently purchase licenses, generating revenue for themselves. Last month, I transitioned two computers from Windows 7 to Windows 10—a circumstance widely recognized locally as a deliberate continuation of the program's operation.
When January arrives and support for Windows 7 ceases—considering the limited number still using Windows 8—I anticipate Microsoft will discontinue the complimentary upgrade offer. Furthermore, once you update to Windows 10 and link your digital license to a personal Microsoft account, you won’t require additional Windows licenses during subsequent motherboard (platform change) upgrades or when constructing new systems. This entitlement will remain active irrespective of whether the initial license was OEM or retail.
Regarding the power supply, it's a respectable unit—except with ASUS Strix graphics cards. Certain Seasonic Focus and Focus Plus models exhibit compatibility problems with Strix cards. I’m uncertain if this issue has been resolved, but given that SSC likely represents EVGA, you should be okay. Seasonic produces high-quality products.
Just before I purchase that power supply unit, I'm wondering if it’s the source of the problem because the games don’t even reach the startup screen; they fail prematurely before consuming significant energy beyond normal idle levels... SkyrimSE displays a brief black flash followed by an apparent failure to launch...
Far Cry5 appears to load some data into memory before crashing, but for the other titles, yes they immediately crash upon attempting to start them.
Obtain Ntdll.dll for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP - 32 Bit and 64 Bit.
Secure a copy of Ntdll.dll. This library is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions). Resolve "The file Ntdll.dll is missing" and "Ntdll.dll not found" issues by downloading and installing this file from www.dlldownloader.com. If the problem persists, retrieve the DLL from that site.
It’s uncertain, but a quality power supply unit is strongly recommended to safeguard your hardware. A substandard PSU can severely damage a perfectly functional system within weeks or years due to excessive voltage fluctuations that overheat motherboard capacitors and cause instability or failure.
Despite this possibility, identifying the root cause becomes difficult without confirming stable power delivery, particularly considering issues with cheaper units like Rosewill. Numerous cases have demonstrated Rosewill PSUs producing similar symptoms.
Considering your existing setup, it’s likely a power-related issue or incompatibility with older hardware running Windows 7 – a common problem. Even if the fault lies with components such as the graphics card or motherboard, upgrading the power supply is advisable before installing new parts.
Given your system's age, diagnosis can be challenging since you don’t experience typical problems like random blue screens or failure to POST. However, because you can successfully run Prime and Memtest, it suggests a gaming-specific cause, potentially involving power or drivers.
Have you performed a clean GPU driver installation using DDU? Is your motherboard BIOS the latest version?
Here are initial troubleshooting steps: If you’ve already completed these precisely as outlined, we can proceed to more advanced solutions. If any were missed, performing them is advisable to eliminate potential causes.
First, update your motherboard's BIOS if necessary – this resolves many issues even without specific compatibility improvements. Second, download and install the latest drivers for your chipset, storage controllers, audio, and network adapters from the manufacturer’s website. Don’t skip driver updates due to perceived irrelevance; they can affect other devices and contribute to OS instability.
If you have additional hardware not covered by motherboard drivers, check their support pages for updated versions. Finally, perform a clean GPU driver installation using DDU – this method is more effective than simple re-installations and frequently resolves issues. If you’ve previously used both Nvidia and AMD cards, run DDU twice: once for the old card's drivers and again for the currently installed graphics card’s drivers.
Please explain what DDU represents? Should I proceed following the sequence you provided, or is it permissible to download and install the motherboard drivers prior to undertaking the BIOS update?
Update: Now I understand what DDU means – quite late though!
I’m encountering a perplexing error when attempting to launch WinFlash for my BIOS update; it’s displaying “This program cannot start because api-ms-win-eventing-classicprovider-l1-1-0.dll is missing from your computer. Please try reinstalling the program to resolve this issue.” I then tried reinstalling the program, but the problem continues. It's puzzling given that I have installed the latest C++ redistributables and .NET Frameworks.