Constant BSOD even after reinstall attempt on Victus 15

Troubleshooting Persistent Blue Screen Errors on HP Victus 15: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

Encountering frequent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors can be a frustrating experience for any user, especially when they persist despite multiple troubleshooting attempts. If you own an HP Victus 15 laptop and are facing recurring BSODs such as KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE, HYPERVISOR_ERROR, or KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED, this guide aims to provide a structured approach to diagnosing and resolving the issue.

Understanding the Issue

In recent reports, users have experienced persistent BSODs before and during Windows reinstallation efforts. Common symptoms include:

Repeated BSODs during boot and Windows setup
Errors such as KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE, MEMORY_INTEGRITY_SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION, among others
No minidump logs generated for troubleshooting
Successful memory tests (e.g., MemTest86) with no errors

Initial Troubleshooting Steps

System File and Disk Integrity Checks
System File Checker (SFC):

bash sfc /scannow

This utility scans for and repairs corrupted system files.
Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM):

bash dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Ensures the system image is healthy.
Check Disk Utility:

bash chkdsk /f /r

Checks for and repairs disk errors.
Memory Testing
Running tools like MemTest86 can identify RAM issues. In this case, tests returned no errors, suggesting RAM may not be the culprit.
Analyzing Minidump Files
In some instances, BSODs don’t generate minidump logs, making diagnosis harder. Utilize tools like BlueScreenView or WinDbg to analyze dump files if available.

Addressing Persistent Installation Failures

Despite formatting the drive and attempting Windows installation from a bootable USB, the BSODs continue during the setup process. Notable errors include: