blank blue screen - possible causes?

theiviaxx · Dec 29, 2004

i apologize if this is a bit off topic, but i am trying to gather someinformation about some possible causes for a blank blue screen. if anyone has any input, feel free to share.

redduc900 · Dec 30, 2004

Are you referring to a blank log-in screen, or a blank BSOD?...and are you experiencing this problem, or are you just curious?

I.M.O.G. · Dec 30, 2004

Yes, I've never actually seen a BSOD that was completely blank, though I have seen hung logins or logoffs which leave you at a blue screen. BSOD's and these hangs are different hues of blue though.

Is there a mouse cursor present?

theiviaxx · Dec 30, 2004

nope, this is a strandard BSOD with no text. I am curious as to why it gives no indication of whats causing it.

I.M.O.G. · Dec 30, 2004

Have you checked evenvwr.msc for system errors?

Please list all hardware details - mobo, pci cards, et cetera. Any details about what the system is doing when this occurs, or what programs are in use could be helpful. BIOS version would be good to know also.

Generally driver updates resolve BSOD's, so updating drivers is the first thing you should do.

theiviaxx · Jan 4, 2005

Turned out to be related to network card drivers and a linksys network card. thanks guys.

I.M.O.G. · Jan 4, 2005

Thanks for the update man!

Figured it was driver related.

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