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Hi everyone,

Here's a picture of the BSOD message :

Almost every time I download several files at the same time, could be normal downloads (without an accelerator) or in a torrent client, I get the blue screen of death.

This only happens when one or more files are being downloaded at relatively "high" speeds, such as 150 - 400 kbps.

I'm using a Netgear WN111 USB wireless adapter and I think it's causing the problems because Netgear did not release any drivers for Windows 7, so I had to use a work around and place the Vista drivers somewhere in the system32 folder (I think) and well it makes the internet work so it's a good fix I guess... I'm just not too happy about the Blue screen of death.

How can I fix this?

Thanks

-Rich

P.S.

My specs (nothing overclocked)

Intel i7 860 Quad core running @ 2,80 Ghz
ATI Radeon 5570 1GB
4GB DDR3 Samsung Ram running @ 1600 Mhz

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A compact troubleshooting add‑on for this thread (references to earlier posts: , , ).

The pattern — BSOD during multiple/high‑speed downloads while using a driver workaround — strongly suggests a kernel‑mode networking driver or a network‑stack filter (security software) is failing. Collect the crash dumps (as suggested) and run a quick analyzer first (WhoCrashed or BlueScreenView) to see which driver is being blamed; use WinDbg with !analyze -v for a deeper look if needed. (resplendence.com)

If the dumps implicate the USB Wi‑Fi driver or show NETIO.SYS involvement, treat the adapter driver as the primary suspect: remove the Vista workaround, install a driver that explicitly matches the OS/architecture, or test with a different adapter/wired link. Third‑party AV/firewall components often hook the network stack and are a frequent source of NETIO.SYS crashes, so try the dumps with those filters removed in a controlled test. (learn.microsoft.com)

For isolation: run Driver Verifier against the suspect driver (or unsigned/older drivers) to force failures that reveal the culprit — note that Verifier intentionally stresses drivers and will crash the system, so use a test machine or make a full backup first. Also run integrity and hardware checks: sfc /scannow (and DISM if on newer Windows), plus a full RAM test (MemTest86) to eliminate memory corruption. (learn.microsoft.com)

Short checklist (applies to a Windows 7 x64 USB Wi‑Fi case):

  • Extract minidumps and scan with WhoCrashed/BlueScreenView.
  • If a vendor driver is flagged, uninstall the workaround and install a proper OS‑matched driver or replace the adapter.
  • Temporarily remove third‑party AV/firewall and retest.
  • Use Driver Verifier only on a test system; run sfc /scannow; run MemTest86.

These steps fill the diagnostic gaps left in earlier replies and point to the two most common fixes: replace the mismatched driver or remove the kernel‑level filter causing the conflict.

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Member Avatar for katokato

upload the minidump file.

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also in the meantime, set everything clocked back to default. try a system restore point too.

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Sorry, what exactly is the mini-dump file? Where do I find it?

I didn't clock anything, if you mean overclocked any hardware.

Thanks,

-Rich

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save your self a lot of BS and go out ad buy a new up to date router

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save your self a lot of BS and go out ad buy a new up to date router

Yea well the router is not the problem, the adapter is. And for your information, this IS the latest model, that's why I bought it.... Netgear just haven't made any drivers for windows 7 yet, that's the problem.

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lol, i reread ,usb adapter ,no a router .lol.
this link has software compatible with win7 , i know you are probably using that one now ,right

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reading around i see mention of firewall and anti- virus software causing this the netio.sys seems to be a network error and you can find many references to it in a www.google.com search

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Oh of course they say it supports Windows 7, but it only works some of the time and it doesn't work on 64 bit systems (which is my case) so I had to use a work around which isn't exactly stable.

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so I had to use a work around which isn't exactly stable.

and ,is as you know, likely the sole cause of your problems

Member Avatar for katokato

the minidump file should be under c:\windows\minidump

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This issue does not seem to be arising due to any problem with the router you are using or download which you do.

It is due to problem with the windows OS or router's OS. I mean that you need to upgrade them to avoid these issues.

Go to microsoft support site and look for any hotfix but easy way is to upgrade OS fully to get issue solved properly.

Thanks!!!

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