Instructions

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Method 1: Reinstalling Your Computer's Display Drivers

Turn off your computer. Power it up again. Press "F8" as the computer boots up. A boot
menu will appear.
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Select "Safe Mode" from the list of options. Click "Yes" on the next menu to start your
machine in Safe Mode. Right-click "Start" once the computer boots up. Click "Properties."

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Select the "Device Manager" option under the "Hardware" tab in the window that appears.
Find the "Display Adapter" icon. Right-click on it and select "Uninstall." Select the
display driver from its location on your computer when prompted. The display driver will
be reinstalled. Restart the computer when prompted. Proceed to the next section if the blue
screen appears again.

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Method Two: Find and Delete Corrupt Files

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Find the name of the file that caused the error within the blue screen message. It is located
at the end of the line of text beginning with "The problem seems to be caused by the
following file." Note the file name.

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Turn off your computer. Boot it up again and press "F8" to enter the boot menu a second
time. Start the computer in Safe Mode.

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Click "Start" once the computer boots up. Open the "Search" window and type the name of
the file you wrote down from the blue screen error message. Ensure the "All Files and
Folders" option and the "Search Hidden Files and Folders" option under the "Advanced" tab
are checked.

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Type the name of the file into the "Search" bar. Right-click on the file when it appears in the
box and choose the "Open Containing Folder" option. The folder that contains the corrupt
file will open on your screen. Right-click on it and choose "Delete." Open the computer's
Recycle Bin, right-click on the deleted file and select "Delete" again.

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Restart your machine to fix the blue screen error.
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How to Update Your Computer's BIOS

A computer's Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) is embedded software on a

This guide will help you flash (update) your BIOS by taking the right precautions and
walking you through each step. Not all computers will have the same BIOS
manufacturer, let alone the same exact process, but they all share similar steps and
precautions.

Steps

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Find your current BIOS version. You'll want this information when you visit the manufacturer's
website.
Open the System Information app in Windows. For Windows Vista and Windows

7, enter msinfo32 into the search bar (or the Run box in Windows XP), then clickSystem
Summary.
Your BIOS version will be displayed under your computer's processor speed.

Write down the version number and date (if it appears).

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Determine your system's origins. This is an important first step to determine where to locate
and download the correct BIOS update version.

Did you purchase the computer as a bundled, pre-built system, or was it

Be sure to download the BIOS update for the model you own. If the updater is not

written well, it could write over your BIOS with another model's BIOS, and hello, paperweight!
Also be sure to download any Read Me files and other documentationand then

read it! This is not the time to just wing it. There may be important precautions that you should
know before updating, and ignoring those could ruin your whole day.

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Backup your existing BIOS first! If using BIOS update software executed from Windows or
another operating system, backup the existing BIOS image first. Most BIOS updaters have this
functionality built-in (e.g., "Save" or "Backup"), and will advise you to perform a backup first.
Check your manufacturer's website for information on their recommended way to backup the
BIOS.

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Prepare your system. The biggest danger with flashing a BIOS comes in the event of power
loss during the procedure. You may not be able to control the power company, but
you can control how it affects you.

If you are updating a laptop, first make sure the battery is fully charged, and then
plug into the wall power so you are not running off the battery. In the event of power failure, your
battery will keep things running.

If you are updating a desktop computer, it's best if you are plugged into an
uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Like the laptop's battery, the UPS will keep everything
running, while others are running around in the dark.

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Perform the update. Run the downloaded installer or .exe file for the BIOS updating software.

If the software prompts you for a floppy, use a formatted 1.44MB 3.5" floppy
disk.Insert it into the drive and restart the system to boot from it. Some floppy images contain an
"autoexec.bat" file to automatically run the BIOS update. Others will just have the update
software, the updated BIOS image, and possibly a 'readme' text file containing directions. If
there are no directions, but there are at least two files (ie: "A06_123.bin" and "awflash.exe"),
follow this example: Enter a command such as "awflash A06_123.bin" and press enter. This will
execute the update software and specify the A06_123.bin file to flash the BIOS.

Compare the two versions. Most BIOS update software will read the existing

BIOS image and determine its version, then compare this to the downloaded BIOS image. If the
system's existing BIOS version is older, perform the update. The user interface of BIOS software
may vary greatly, yet typically menu buttons or selections such as "Write", "Update", or
"Confirm" will perform the BIOS update.

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Restart the computer. After the update is completed, many update programs will automatically
restart the computer. Some updaters will request your permission to do so while others will warn
about this before starting the update. A few will prompt you to power cycle the system yourself.
To perform the power cycling procedure manually:
Completely power down the PC by either pressing the power button or initiating

the power off sequence from the operating system.

applicable.

Wait a minute.

Flip the master power switch back into the on position, if applicable.

Power up the PC.

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Clear existing BIOS settings if recommended. This is not always necessary, depending on
what features have changed between the existing version and the updated version. To do so:

When the PC is powering up, immediately initiate execution of the BIOS utility.
For most systems, this is done by pressing the Delete key on the keyboard within the first 2 to 10
seconds of turning the computer. Some systems might use different keys such as F2, F10,
CTRL, Enter, etc.

If you don't know the keystroke sequence for entering the BIOS utility, watch the
monitor to see if the computer displays it.

To clear the BIOS settings, look for an option to "Restore Defaults" or "Load FailSafe Defaults". This may be on the main page of the BIOS utility or on the last page of a tabbed
menu. Use the arrow keys to navigate, and follow the on-screen instructions. When complete,
save the settings and exit the BIOS utility.

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Configure the BIOS. If you know the settings you want, change them now. If you have never
changed BIOS settings before, it is not required to do so. Most PCs will function just fine using
the default BIOS settings.