Hey all, I recently got a laptop from a friend; he didn't want it anymore because it kept restarting/running slow. Ran some anti-v's(Malware/CCleaner/SSD), chkdsk, and defragged it. Got it cleaned (771 registry keys corrupted hehe) and running a bit faster, but now it keeps throwing a hex error 0x0000008E (0xC0000005, 0x8B058B66, 0xB8832f6c, 0x00000000), listing iastor.sys.

I've done some research and find that it has to do with an outdated driver? In a rare occurence of the laptop not restarting immediately, I tried to find which item needed new drivers, but all of them said the driver was the most current. I've also tried to use repair tools from boot options, but it threw a F3-F100-0004 error, which I can't seem to find an actual solution, just a "restore compute to FACTORY settings."

If anyone's able to lend a hand, it would be much appreciated. I know you'll probably need more information than what I've listed; just let me know what you need and I'll be as detailed as possible! Thanks!GO to the company web site of the manufacturer and update all your drivers from there. I don't think that will be the end of your problems with that COMPUTER however given the reference to the registry ERRORS However depending on where that information comes from there are MANY web SOURCES that dearly want you to deal with alleged registry errors through the use of their magical "software'. Do NOT be tempted to use any of those things. If you think you have trouble now wait until they get through with you.Given the recent acquisition of the computer this might be a good time to reinstall an operating system.truenorthRighto, thanks true. Will see what the website can do!