THIS MONTH THE DOCTOR TACKLES...

> Corrupt memory

> Win11 on Mac

> Backup drive query

Random BSODs

I’m suffering from a weird problem that I hope you can help me fix. I am getting random blue screen errors when copying or moving files, and once in a while when I open too many browser tabs. I had one when I was syncing my Ancestry. com family tree to Family Tree Maker, when scanning a large downloaded file with McAfee, when trying to create an OS backup with Macrium Reflect Free and even while downloading a Linux ISO to create a live disc to boot from.

This problem has existed since I built the PC in October 2020, starting when I copied files from the old computer’s drives to this one. It happens when copying files from external hard drives or flash drives to internal SSDs or HDD, internal to internal, or internal to external drives.

I am pretty sure this isn't a hardware problem. I can boot to a Linux live DVD (I used PCLinuxOS) and copy or move files without any problems. And I booted to a Macrium USB flash drive and created the OS backup without problems too. Western Digital’s Dashboard shows all of the internal drives to be healthy. The external drives work fine with laptops. And I have to assume the cables are OK since I can copy files without errors when booting to a USB drive or Live DVD.

Before I format and reinstall, I wondered if you could come up with anything less severe. And I am a bit skeptical that a format and reload will fix this since it started immediately with a new build and installation.