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March 5th, 2025 16:08
XPS 8950, BSOD and crashes
My XPS 8950 BSOD/crashes under NO load. It now takes ~10 minutes before it crashes. While in SafeMode, it's completely stable and does not crash (note that I don't have internet while using option 5 - safemode with networking, and I'm direct connected [not wifi]). No external devices connected and no apps running.
I upgraded to the latest BIOS (1.23.0). That didn't fix it.
I suspended a driver issue so I did a System Reset while keeping my files but I'm having the same issues. None of the Windows drivers or Dell are updated since that Reset since the PC crashes too fast.
Relevant EventViewer error codes: 161 and 6008
Here are some of my PC specs:
i7-12700, 12th gen
Boot drive: SDD 1TB
HD2: Mechanic 1TB
HD3: SSD 2TB
32 GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce 3060 Ti
<Warranty expired December 29, 2024. DELL-Admin>
Thoughts?!
Dorkmeat
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March 7th, 2025 00:06
@Chino de Oro Thanks for your time in helping me.
I was in the process of following what you suggested but noticed a new BIOS 1.24.0 dropped yesterday and I was able get it downloaded and installed and everything seems stable all day today! I'm going to say at this time that my issues are resolved. Thanks!
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Chino de Oro
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March 6th, 2025 15:53
Instead of system reset keeping files, perform clean Windows installation. After Windows installation is complete, go to Dell support site to download and install chipset driver and Intel ME driver. Reboot then run Windows updates to let it install all remaining drivers, including all drivers in optional updates.
Chino de Oro
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March 7th, 2025 01:06
Glad to hear your issue got resolved without going through system reinstallation.