Windows 7 computer, what do you mean you're "dumping memory"?

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	Windows 7 computer, what do you mean you're "dumping memory"? Dear CNET members, Happy Friday! This week's topic is Judy's experience with the dreaded Windows blue screen of death (BSOD). Judy's BDOD was followed by a message of a memory dump on her Windows 7 machine. So, what's causing it, and can it be remedied? Unfortunately, there are endless possibilities for why this may be happening. What you are experiencing, in general, can be caused by both software and hardware issues. If you go through our members' advice, you'll find that many people mentioned possible issues that may be causing the blue screen of death: a possible hardware issue, such as a bad memory module or motherboard, computer overheating, or even a failing hard drive. However, there are other possibilities, which include not having the latest drivers (possibly the video card driver), outdated BIOS, conflict of software with hardware, or even malware or viruses. This makes this problem a bit of headache to track down. But the good news is that many of your fellow members are here to help relieve that headache and have shared their experiences with you. They've taken the time to explain what could be causing this issue. My best advice is to start by trying to capture or jot down the error code when your machine gives you the blue screen of death. When you are armed with that information, do an Internet search to pinpoint the issue, and then work from there. I have picked out a few answers in the Q&A section to get you going, but there is plenty more advice to go through in the discussion thread, so take your time reading each one. I hope that information helps, Judy. And when you get a chance, we'd love to hear back from you to tell us what caused your problems, so please post back in the discussion thread. Thank you for your contributions! Have a great weekend. Cheers! - Lee Got suggestions? Send me an e-mail: messageboards@cnet.com Lee Koo CNET Community manager Last week's question Windows 7 computer, what do you mean you're "dumping memory"? Hello everyone. I am using Windows 7 when I play a game or go to some Web pages. Sometimes my computer screen will turn blue and display a message saying it's dumping memory? I am not a computer whiz, but I have never had this happen before. I've used every windows program since "95" and have never had this experience. Does anyone else have this problem? What causes it and is there something I can do to fix this issue? Thank you for your time. -- Submitted by: Judy N. Featured member solutions for last week's question:  "The relevant memory is being saved as an image " -- Submitted by: Doh_1  "Could be any number of issues... " -- Submitted by: darrenforster99  "I had this same issue and fixed it. " -- Submitted by: ratgurrl  "Explanation " -- Submitted by: jreuter  "Check for infections first" -- Submitted by: Zorched  Read all member contributions  Thanks to all who contributed! Previous questions and answers 1. Help! This Web site discloses almost everything about me! 2. What can the Internet do for me? 3. Help, Windows display setting keeps resetting after startup 4. When is it safe to click on "install updates" pop-ups? 5. Buying advice for my final computer: laptop, all-in-one desktop, or what?  All previous Community newsletters Community buzz 1. Home built desktop, how many cooling fans do I need? 2. E-book readers healthy? 3. Pre-built Alienware desktop worth it or building it yourself? 4. Finally found why computer runs slow 5. Fed up with audio/video delay problem on new HDTV 6. Antispyware program requirements 7. Google search redirects rather than taking me to the site 8. Confused whether to buy a Netbook or not...  More from the CNET forums Mac nugget 1. 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What does the 14.2 megs stand for? Is it not the size of the photo? Please help me; I'm puzzled by this. -- Submitted by: John M.   If you have an answer to this question, click here and click the "reply" to submit your advice, suggestions/opinions, or tips. Have a tech-related question? Click here to e-mail us on one of these topics: · PC troubleshooting · PC upgrading · Digital music · Consumer electronics · Multimedia · Internet security · Digital cameras · Home audio & video Need help tech right away? Don't wait for us, post your questions in the CNET forums for all the tech help and how-tos. Community quick poll Weigh in on this week poll topic! Windows 7 users: Have you experienced a blue screen of death (BSOD) yet? (Please click on button to vote)  Yes, often. (Have they been solved? What were the causes?)  Yes, a few times. (Have they been solved? What were the causes?)  Yes, just once. (Has it been solved? What was the cause?)  No. (That's good to hear!) 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