Bad Pool Header

Hi... i have re-formatted this PC and still cant get rid of the blue screen... i have a attached the mini dumps for perusal...

I see the errors include 3 (no less...) types,
BAD_POOL_HEADER
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

I have done tests on both ram and HDD for error however none found... in fact had the hardware checked out and all is OK! I was told it is a software issue.

Pls help me. Rgds.

Hey there, welcome.

1) Uninstall AVG with the removal tool in safe mode:

http://windows7forums.com/blue-scree...e-drivers.html

Then reboot and install MSE.

2) Update your Atheros wireless driver. This is way too old for Windows 7:

ar5211 ar5211.sys Fri Oct 26 05:20:34 2007

Check the device manager for which type it is then download here and install:

http://www.atheros.cz/

3) Use the Avira! removal tool in safe mode from the link in step 1 above to remove Avira! and all it's remnants.

Thanks for the assistance thus far TorrentG... really appreciate it. What a pleasure finding a forum like this!!!

If i may, why AR5211? in device manager i see AR8132. and when i checked out http://www.atheros.cz/ i see there isnt a AR5211 driver for win7. am i missing something?

You're welcome.

Download and install the AR8132 driver.

done! now how would i know if it is fixed? cos the blue screens are intermittent.Also, in terms of my original query... iss this the fix for all 3 the bsod types? i.e. BAD_POOL_HEADER
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

Yes, my instructions are always very thorough and I include all pertinent information in my original post, leaving nothing out.

The only way to know if the machine doesn't bsod any longer is to use it and see if it bsods any longer.

If any new crashes happen, please post the new dumps. I'd image not if you follow well, so good luck and enjoy.

BAKGAT!!! (Great Stuff! - in Afrikaans) Thanks again.

wow... spoke way tooo soon.... just got a bsod right now. see attached minidump.

REFERENCE_BY_POINTER

2 + 3 not done yet.

incorrect... i did 2 above, if you recall the 5 message above. is it still the wrong version of the driver? if so, any idea where else i can look... cos the atheros link above doesnt have them.
As for 3, i dont have a better option and dont prefer MSE to be honest. I WILL do 3 above and see... thanks again.