Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, BHDog said: Ransomware would give you a message asking for money. Download malwarebytes and run a scan. It has a free version and will check for malware. But if you want to pay a ransom ... I'm sure there will be takers .... I've got Malwarebytes, and it was innefective. I'm pretty sure it's a RAM or USB issue - I swear forgetting various Windows messages advising me of something along those lines... --- Okay, here's a question: considering that I can prompt the Blue screen any time I want, will my CPU run on only 1 stick of RAM? If so, then I can just find the bad stick via process of elimination, one at a time... Right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 10:17 AM, #1Stunner said: Sounds like you have 4 sticks of ram. Remove 1 stick at a time, and then boot your computer until it does not give you this screen. That will help you to eliminate the bad stick of ram (if that is indeed the problem). Fu/cking, Stunner!!! See my above post - like a minute before yours... Me and you are on the same wavelength, bro!! Great minds, my good man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerider Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Its a long standing virus called Microsoft Windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueStout Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 21 minutes ago, pokerider said: Its a long standing virus called Microsoft Windows. linuxmasterrace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashvillepoke Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 2 hours ago, since1670 said: This is probably "Ransomware". See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware_(malware) Typically, if any click is made in that window, you will have to pay someone to allow your machine to work for you again. Best to immediately do a restart if something like this is displayed. This is not ransomware, this is a hardware issue. Ransomware will allow the machine to operate but with all non system file encrypted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornontheblue Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 This is what happens when you finally watch every video on pornhub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since1670 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 After looking at the error page, it appears I jumped to a conclusion because it appeared simular to a ransom wear one. The screen references usb3 which is may be a memory stick. Your idea of attempting to identify which stick is causing the problem is probably the right one. If this machine is actually running on a memory stick it could be an out-of-memory problem. That could be resolved by house cleaning. Having goofed before, I will stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 hour ago, bornontheblue said: This is what happens when you finally watch every video on pornhub Hot damn, Dude!? Why'd you totally blow up my spot!!?? No, but earnestly, I never view pornography - way too much moral character for that filth.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo Amor Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Did you try following the instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Jeffkills said: I've got Malwarebytes, and it was innefective. I'm pretty sure it's a RAM or USB issue - I swear forgetting various Windows messages advising me of something along those lines... --- Okay, here's a question: considering that I can prompt the Blue screen any time I want, will my CPU run on only 1 stick of RAM? If so, then I can just find the bad stick via process of elimination, one at a time... Right?? If you have an external hard drive connected try disconnecting it before you boot up your computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, doggystyleu2 said: If you have an external hard drive connected try disconnecting it before you boot up your computer I've got 3 external HDD's, 1 external SDD, 2 USB's, and 1Mini SD card... Is there anyway to keep all my above-mentioned peripherals intact, without disconnecting them all every single time I boot this bitch?? Thanks for the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jeffkills said: I've got 3 external HDD's, 1 external SDD, 2 USB's, and 1Mini SD card... Is there anyway to keep all my above-mentioned peripherals without disconnecting them all every single time I boot this bitch?? The only thing I can tell you is to disconnect them all and then reconnect them one at a time before booting if the blue screen comes on it's that drive causing the problem 3 minutes ago, Jeffkills said: I've got 3 external HDD's, 1 external SDD, 2 USB's, and 1Mini SD card... Is there anyway to keep all my above-mentioned peripherals without disconnecting them all every single time I boot this bitch?? There may be nothing wrong with the bad Drive something in it like a driver or a bad program can cause the blue screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Just now, doggystyleu2 said: The only thing I can tell you is to disconnect them all and then reconnect them one at a time before booting if the blue screen comes on it's that drive causing the problem There may be nothing wrong with the bad Drive something in it like a driver or a bad program can cause the blue screen I shall follow your instructions; however, don't you think it could also be a bum stick of RAM like others have proposed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Jeffkills said: I shall follow your instructions; however, don't you think it could also be a bum stick of RAM like others have proposed? Yes it could be, there is an onboard program for testing memory on your computer you can try that I've had this trouble before and all it was was my external drive had a bad driver in it and would not allow my computer to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Go Boise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, doggystyleu2 said: Yes it could be, there is an onboard program for testing memory on your computer you can try that I've had this trouble before and all it was was my external drive had a bad driver in it and would not allow my computer to boot Hit me with the software download link, Mayne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 The program is already on your computer it's in systems accessories or of the system folders not really sure right now but it's in your computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Option 1: Run the Windows MemoryDiagnostic. To launch the WindowsMemory Diagnostic tool, open the Start menu, type “Windows MemoryDiagnostic”, and press Enter. ... Your computer will restart and the WindowsMemory Diagnostics Tool screen will appear. Just leave it be and let it perform the test.Jun 30, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggystyleu2 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffkills Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 hour ago, doggystyleu2 said: Good luck Tanks, Bro.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...