Need a computer expert... (Hoax, you around?)

[Matt]

That sounds like it was an error at startup though?

There aren't any other errors listed for today that could have cause my BSOD, its just that one and the unexpected shutdown error.

[hoaxci5]

No other details listed in the unexpected shutdown?

[Matt]

The previous system shutdown at 4:38:22 PM on 1/13/2012 was unexpected.

[Matt]

And here's the i8042 error details

[hoaxci5]

I got nothin.

[Matt]

I got nothin.

that's the post I used to add to your rep points!

Thanks for your help man. I'll keep an eye out for any changes/updates that may help troubleshoot it. If it starts happening more often (which it seems to be) I may just do wipe of the hard drive to start fresh; though I haven't really noticed much improvement from doing that in the past on other computers...

And i'll test out the hard drive via that link when the kids go to bed so my son doesn't go mess with the keyboard while its doing its thing.

[Sal-XK]

That sounds like a virus to me bro. All your stuff is backed so reset the computer to factory bro. Almost all the newer computers like 2007 and newer have all the software baried in the partition. Just need to figure out the hot key for your brand and wipe and restore it back to the day you first turned it on. Lots of updating after you so that but solves all software and virus issues obviously doesnt fix hardware issues.