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Two recent BSODs mentioned, plus guidance on saving/restoring web browser passwords post-installation.

Two recent BSODs mentioned, plus guidance on saving/restoring web browser passwords post-installation.

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StyleTrick
Senior Member
744
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM
#1
The first BSOD occurred roughly two to three months ago. Is there a method to identify what triggered the BSOD? I allowed it to handle the issue by restarting, but it remained on Asus, so I powered it off and turned it back on—it’s now functioning properly. The QR code directed me to a support page; the first step concerns hardware, except for the fact that my AIO failed due to low water levels. I’ve been concerned about possible issues with my Nvidia from recent updates, as they’ve had several problems recently, and lichess also relies on your GPU during analysis. My current version is 576.52, while the latest is 576.82.

Here’s the link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-US...-w...45a66ae3c6
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StyleTrick
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM #1

The first BSOD occurred roughly two to three months ago. Is there a method to identify what triggered the BSOD? I allowed it to handle the issue by restarting, but it remained on Asus, so I powered it off and turned it back on—it’s now functioning properly. The QR code directed me to a support page; the first step concerns hardware, except for the fact that my AIO failed due to low water levels. I’ve been concerned about possible issues with my Nvidia from recent updates, as they’ve had several problems recently, and lichess also relies on your GPU during analysis. My current version is 576.52, while the latest is 576.82.

Here’s the link:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-US...-w...45a66ae3c6

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New_air_games
Member
208
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM
#2
Update your entry with complete hardware details and operating system specifics. Provide PSU specifications, model, wattage, age, and condition status (original, build, refurbished, used). List all connected peripherals. Indicate whether the network is wired or wireless. Refer to Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer for error codes, warnings, and logs preceding BSODs.
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New_air_games
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM #2

Update your entry with complete hardware details and operating system specifics. Provide PSU specifications, model, wattage, age, and condition status (original, build, refurbished, used). List all connected peripherals. Indicate whether the network is wired or wireless. Refer to Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer for error codes, warnings, and logs preceding BSODs.

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Kynedee
Posting Freak
784
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM
#3
I revised my initial message and included details about the events leading up to the incident.
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Kynedee
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM #3

I revised my initial message and included details about the events leading up to the incident.

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thebjmax1
Senior Member
395
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM
#4
Firefox instructions: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/exp...ta-firefox Chrome guidance: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer...-passwords For other browsers (Edge, Opera, Brave, etc.), search online for exporting saved passwords. After obtaining the file, save it on a USB thumb drive. Keeping it on the OS drive may cause data loss when formatting the drive for a clean Windows installation. Installation guide for Win11: https://forums.
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thebjmax1
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM #4

Firefox instructions: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/exp...ta-firefox Chrome guidance: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer...-passwords For other browsers (Edge, Opera, Brave, etc.), search online for exporting saved passwords. After obtaining the file, save it on a USB thumb drive. Keeping it on the OS drive may cause data loss when formatting the drive for a clean Windows installation. Installation guide for Win11: https://forums.

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jabby8934
Junior Member
16
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM
#5
Initial issue:
"I only have 24.6 gbs free of 930 gbs". My guideline is to maintain a minimum of 20-30% free space on any disk.
Your drive size is under 3%.
Second point:
"No restore" – interpreted as no backups.
Before proceeding, confirm all critical data is backed up at least twice in separate locations away from the system. Check if it can be recovered and read.
Use Windows Disk Cleanup (as administrator) to remove unused files. Many old or temporary files might remain.
Check first and let Windows indicate how much space will be freed. If unsure, cancel and share what Windows shows.
Keep in mind you can capture screenshots and upload them here via imgur (www.imgur.com > green "New post" icon).
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jabby8934
10-21-2025, 10:14 AM #5

Initial issue:
"I only have 24.6 gbs free of 930 gbs". My guideline is to maintain a minimum of 20-30% free space on any disk.
Your drive size is under 3%.
Second point:
"No restore" – interpreted as no backups.
Before proceeding, confirm all critical data is backed up at least twice in separate locations away from the system. Check if it can be recovered and read.
Use Windows Disk Cleanup (as administrator) to remove unused files. Many old or temporary files might remain.
Check first and let Windows indicate how much space will be freed. If unsure, cancel and share what Windows shows.
Keep in mind you can capture screenshots and upload them here via imgur (www.imgur.com > green "New post" icon).