Het Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is een term die veel computergebruikers de rillingen over de rug doet lopen. Het is een stopfoutscherm dat wordt weergegeven op een Windows-computersysteem na een fatale systeemfout. BSOD’s worden vaak veroorzaakt door hardware- of stuurprogrammaproblemen, maar kunnen ook worden veroorzaakt door softwarefouten, waardoor het systeem abrupt stopt met werken. Het begrijpen en diagnosticeren van deze fouten is van het grootste belang in de IT-wereld en dit artikel gaat in op een PowerShell script dat is ontworpen om deze onverwachte afsluitingen te detecteren en te loggen.
Achtergrond
Het script gebruikt het hulpprogramma BlueScreenView van Nirsoft, een hulpprogramma dat speciaal is ontworpen om minidump-bestanden te analyseren die tijdens een BSOD worden gegenereerd. Voor IT-professionals en Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) is het automatiseren van het opsporen en analyseren van deze minidump-bestanden van onschatbare waarde, omdat het een systematische aanpak van probleemoplossing biedt.
Het Script
#Requires -Version 5.1
<#
.SYNOPSIS
Conditional script for detecting BSOD's. Uses BlueScreenView from Nirsoft.
.DESCRIPTION
Conditional script for detecting BSOD's. Uses BlueScreenView from Nirsoft.
Will always show the number of Unexpected shutdowns if system is setup to log those events.
This doesn't always mean that there was a BSOD as this includes things like holding the power button or pressing the rest button.
When a mini dump is detected in C:WindowsMinidump then this will output the results and exit with an exit code of 1.
When none have been found then this will exit with an exit code of 0.
When it couldn't download or extract BlueScreenView then this will exit with an exit code of 2.
.OUTPUTS
None
.NOTES
This should be the default, but in case this was modified instructions below.
Minimal Setup:
Open System Properties.
Click on Settings under Startup and Recovery.
Make sure that "Write an event to the system log" is checked.
Under System failure change to "Write debugging information" to Automatic memory dump.
Minimum OS Architecture Supported: Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
Release Notes:
Initial Release
(c) 2023 NinjaOne
By using this script, you indicate your acceptance of the following legal terms as well as our Terms of Use at https://www.ninjaone.com/nl/gebruiksvoorwaarden
Ownership Rights: NinjaOne owns and will continue to own all right, title, and interest in and to the script (including the copyright). NinjaOne is giving you a limited license to use the script in accordance with these legal terms.
Use Limitation: You may only use the script for your legitimate personal or internal business purposes, and you may not share the script with another party.
Republication Prohibition: Under no circumstances are you permitted to re-publish the script in any script library or website belonging to or under the control of any other software provider.
Warranty Disclaimer: The script is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind. NinjaOne makes no promise or guarantee that the script will be free from defects or that it will meet your specific needs or expectations.
Assumption of Risk: Your use of the script is at your own risk. You acknowledge that there are certain inherent risks in using the script, and you understand and assume each of those risks.
Waiver and Release: You will not hold NinjaOne responsible for any adverse or unintended consequences resulting from your use of the script, and you waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you may have against NinjaOne relating to your use of the script.
EULA: If you are a NinjaOne customer, your use of the script is subject to the End User License Agreement applicable to you (EULA).
#>
[CmdletBinding()]
param ()
process {
if (-not (Test-IsElevated)) {
Write-Error -Message "Access Denied. Please run with Administrator privileges."
exit 1
}
# Get unexpected shutdown events from System log
$UnexpectedShutdownEvents = Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName = 'System'; ID = 6008 }
if ($UnexpectedShutdownEvents) {
Write-Host "Unexpected shutdowns found: $($UnexpectedShutdownEvents.Count)"
Write-Host ""
}
# Check if any minidumps exist and exit if none are found
if (-not $(Get-ChildItem -Path "C:WindowsMinidump" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
Write-Host "No mini dumps found."
exit 0
}
# Download Blue Screen View, run, and export results to a csv file
try {
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $BlueScreenViewUrl -OutFile $ZipPath -ErrorAction Stop
Expand-Archive -Path $ZipPath -DestinationPath $ENV:Temp -Force -ErrorAction Stop
Start-Process -FilePath $ExePath -ArgumentList "/scomma ""$CsvPath""" -Wait -ErrorAction Stop
}
catch {
Write-Host "Blue Screen View Command has Failed: $($_.Exception.Message)"
# Clean Up
Remove-DownloadedFiles -Path $CsvPath, $ZipPath, $ExePath, "$($ENV:Temp)BlueScreenView.chm", "$($ENV:Temp)readme.txt"
exit 2
}
# Convert the CSV to an array of objects
$MiniDumps = Get-Content -Path $CsvPath |
ConvertFrom-Csv -Delimiter ',' -Header $Header |
Select-Object -Property @{
'n' = "Timestamp";
'e' = { [DateTime]::Parse($_.timestamp, [System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::CurrentCulture) }
}, Dumpfile, Reason, Errorcode, CausedByDriver
# Clean Up
Remove-DownloadedFiles -Path $CsvPath, $ZipPath, $ExePath, "$($ENV:Temp)BlueScreenView.chm", "$($ENV:Temp)readme.txt"
# Output the results
$MiniDumps | Out-String | Write-Host
if ($MiniDumps) {
exit 1
}
exit 0
}
begin {
function Test-IsElevated {
$id = [System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()
$p = New-Object System.Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal($id)
$p.IsInRole([System.Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator)
}
function Remove-DownloadedFiles {
param([string[]]$Path)
process { Remove-Item -Path $Path -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue }
}
# CSV Headers
$Header = @(
"Dumpfile"
"Timestamp"
"Reason"
"Errorcode"
"Parameter1"
"Parameter2"
"Parameter3"
"Parameter4"
"CausedByDriver"
)
# Build path variables
$CsvFileName = "bluescreenview-export.csv"
$BlueScreenViewZip = "bluescreenview.zip"
$BlueScreenViewExe = "BlueScreenView.exe"
$BlueScreenViewUrl = "https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/$BlueScreenViewZip"
$ZipPath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $BlueScreenViewZip
$ExePath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $BlueScreenViewExe
$CsvPath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $CsvFileName
}
end {}
|
#Requires -Version 5.1
<#
.SYNOPSIS
Conditional script for detecting BSOD's. Uses BlueScreenView from Nirsoft.
.DESCRIPTION
Conditional script for detecting BSOD's. Uses BlueScreenView from Nirsoft.
Will always show the number of Unexpected shutdowns if system is setup to log those events.
This doesn't always mean that there was a BSOD as this includes things like holding the power button or pressing the rest button.
When a mini dump is detected in C:WindowsMinidump then this will output the results and exit with an exit code of 1.
When none have been found then this will exit with an exit code of 0.
When it couldn't download or extract BlueScreenView then this will exit with an exit code of 2.
.OUTPUTS
None
.NOTES
This should be the default, but in case this was modified instructions below.
Minimal Setup:
Open System Properties.
Click on Settings under Startup and Recovery.
Make sure that "Write an event to the system log" is checked.
Under System failure change to "Write debugging information" to Automatic memory dump.
Minimum OS Architecture Supported: Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
Release Notes:
Initial Release
(c) 2023 NinjaOne
By using this script, you indicate your acceptance of the following legal terms as well as our Terms of Use at https://www.ninjaone.com/nl/gebruiksvoorwaarden
Ownership Rights: NinjaOne owns and will continue to own all right, title, and interest in and to the script (including the copyright). NinjaOne is giving you a limited license to use the script in accordance with these legal terms.
Use Limitation: You may only use the script for your legitimate personal or internal business purposes, and you may not share the script with another party.
Republication Prohibition: Under no circumstances are you permitted to re-publish the script in any script library or website belonging to or under the control of any other software provider.
Warranty Disclaimer: The script is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind. NinjaOne makes no promise or guarantee that the script will be free from defects or that it will meet your specific needs or expectations.
Assumption of Risk: Your use of the script is at your own risk. You acknowledge that there are certain inherent risks in using the script, and you understand and assume each of those risks.
Waiver and Release: You will not hold NinjaOne responsible for any adverse or unintended consequences resulting from your use of the script, and you waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you may have against NinjaOne relating to your use of the script.
EULA: If you are a NinjaOne customer, your use of the script is subject to the End User License Agreement applicable to you (EULA).
#>
[CmdletBinding()]
param ()
process {
if (-not (Test-IsElevated)) {
Write-Error -Message "Access Denied. Please run with Administrator privileges."
exit 1
}
# Get unexpected shutdown events from System log
$UnexpectedShutdownEvents = Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName = 'System'; ID = 6008 }
if ($UnexpectedShutdownEvents) {
Write-Host "Unexpected shutdowns found: $($UnexpectedShutdownEvents.Count)"
Write-Host ""
}
# Check if any minidumps exist and exit if none are found
if (-not $(Get-ChildItem -Path "C:WindowsMinidump" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
Write-Host "No mini dumps found."
exit 0
}
# Download Blue Screen View, run, and export results to a csv file
try {
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $BlueScreenViewUrl -OutFile $ZipPath -ErrorAction Stop
Expand-Archive -Path $ZipPath -DestinationPath $ENV:Temp -Force -ErrorAction Stop
Start-Process -FilePath $ExePath -ArgumentList "/scomma ""$CsvPath""" -Wait -ErrorAction Stop
}
catch {
Write-Host "Blue Screen View Command has Failed: $($_.Exception.Message)"
# Clean Up
Remove-DownloadedFiles -Path $CsvPath, $ZipPath, $ExePath, "$($ENV:Temp)BlueScreenView.chm", "$($ENV:Temp)readme.txt"
exit 2
}
# Convert the CSV to an array of objects
$MiniDumps = Get-Content -Path $CsvPath |
ConvertFrom-Csv -Delimiter ',' -Header $Header |
Select-Object -Property @{
'n' = "Timestamp";
'e' = { [DateTime]::Parse($_.timestamp, [System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::CurrentCulture) }
}, Dumpfile, Reason, Errorcode, CausedByDriver
# Clean Up
Remove-DownloadedFiles -Path $CsvPath, $ZipPath, $ExePath, "$($ENV:Temp)BlueScreenView.chm", "$($ENV:Temp)readme.txt"
# Output the results
$MiniDumps | Out-String | Write-Host
if ($MiniDumps) {
exit 1
}
exit 0
}
begin {
function Test-IsElevated {
$id = [System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()
$p = New-Object System.Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal($id)
$p.IsInRole([System.Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator)
}
function Remove-DownloadedFiles {
param([string[]]$Path)
process { Remove-Item -Path $Path -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue }
}
# CSV Headers
$Header = @(
"Dumpfile"
"Timestamp"
"Reason"
"Errorcode"
"Parameter1"
"Parameter2"
"Parameter3"
"Parameter4"
"CausedByDriver"
)
# Build path variables
$CsvFileName = "bluescreenview-export.csv"
$BlueScreenViewZip = "bluescreenview.zip"
$BlueScreenViewExe = "BlueScreenView.exe"
$BlueScreenViewUrl = "https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/$BlueScreenViewZip"
$ZipPath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $BlueScreenViewZip
$ExePath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $BlueScreenViewExe
$CsvPath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $CsvFileName
}
end {}
|
#Requires -Version 5.1
<#
.SYNOPSIS
Conditional script for detecting BSOD's. Uses BlueScreenView from Nirsoft.
.DESCRIPTION
Conditional script for detecting BSOD's. Uses BlueScreenView from Nirsoft.
Will always show the number of Unexpected shutdowns if system is setup to log those events.
This doesn't always mean that there was a BSOD as this includes things like holding the power button or pressing the rest button.
When a mini dump is detected in C:WindowsMinidump then this will output the results and exit with an exit code of 1.
When none have been found then this will exit with an exit code of 0.
When it couldn't download or extract BlueScreenView then this will exit with an exit code of 2.
.OUTPUTS
None
.NOTES
This should be the default, but in case this was modified instructions below.
Minimal Setup:
Open System Properties.
Click on Settings under Startup and Recovery.
Make sure that "Write an event to the system log" is checked.
Under System failure change to "Write debugging information" to Automatic memory dump.
Minimum OS Architecture Supported: Windows 10, Windows Server 2016
Release Notes:
Initial Release
(c) 2023 NinjaOne
By using this script, you indicate your acceptance of the following legal terms as well as our Terms of Use at https://www.ninjaone.com/terms-of-use.
Ownership Rights: NinjaOne owns and will continue to own all right, title, and interest in and to the script (including the copyright). NinjaOne is giving you a limited license to use the script in accordance with these legal terms.
Use Limitation: You may only use the script for your legitimate personal or internal business purposes, and you may not share the script with another party.
Republication Prohibition: Under no circumstances are you permitted to re-publish the script in any script library or website belonging to or under the control of any other software provider.
Warranty Disclaimer: The script is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranty of any kind. NinjaOne makes no promise or guarantee that the script will be free from defects or that it will meet your specific needs or expectations.
Assumption of Risk: Your use of the script is at your own risk. You acknowledge that there are certain inherent risks in using the script, and you understand and assume each of those risks.
Waiver and Release: You will not hold NinjaOne responsible for any adverse or unintended consequences resulting from your use of the script, and you waive any legal or equitable rights or remedies you may have against NinjaOne relating to your use of the script.
EULA: If you are a NinjaOne customer, your use of the script is subject to the End User License Agreement applicable to you (EULA).
#>
[CmdletBinding()]
param ()
process {
if (-not (Test-IsElevated)) {
Write-Error -Message "Access Denied. Please run with Administrator privileges."
exit 1
}
# Get unexpected shutdown events from System log
$UnexpectedShutdownEvents = Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName = 'System'; ID = 6008 }
if ($UnexpectedShutdownEvents) {
Write-Host "Unexpected shutdowns found: $($UnexpectedShutdownEvents.Count)"
Write-Host ""
}
# Check if any minidumps exist and exit if none are found
if (-not $(Get-ChildItem -Path "C:WindowsMinidump" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
Write-Host "No mini dumps found."
exit 0
}
# Download Blue Screen View, run, and export results to a csv file
try {
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $BlueScreenViewUrl -OutFile $ZipPath -ErrorAction Stop
Expand-Archive -Path $ZipPath -DestinationPath $ENV:Temp -Force -ErrorAction Stop
Start-Process -FilePath $ExePath -ArgumentList "/scomma ""$CsvPath""" -Wait -ErrorAction Stop
}
catch {
Write-Host "Blue Screen View Command has Failed: $($_.Exception.Message)"
# Clean Up
Remove-DownloadedFiles -Path $CsvPath, $ZipPath, $ExePath, "$($ENV:Temp)BlueScreenView.chm", "$($ENV:Temp)readme.txt"
exit 2
}
# Convert the CSV to an array of objects
$MiniDumps = Get-Content -Path $CsvPath |
ConvertFrom-Csv -Delimiter ',' -Header $Header |
Select-Object -Property @{
'n' = "Timestamp";
'e' = { [DateTime]::Parse($_.timestamp, [System.Globalization.CultureInfo]::CurrentCulture) }
}, Dumpfile, Reason, Errorcode, CausedByDriver
# Clean Up
Remove-DownloadedFiles -Path $CsvPath, $ZipPath, $ExePath, "$($ENV:Temp)BlueScreenView.chm", "$($ENV:Temp)readme.txt"
# Output the results
$MiniDumps | Out-String | Write-Host
if ($MiniDumps) {
exit 1
}
exit 0
}
begin {
function Test-IsElevated {
$id = [System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()
$p = New-Object System.Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal($id)
$p.IsInRole([System.Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator)
}
function Remove-DownloadedFiles {
param([string[]]$Path)
process { Remove-Item -Path $Path -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue }
}
# CSV Headers
$Header = @(
"Dumpfile"
"Timestamp"
"Reason"
"Errorcode"
"Parameter1"
"Parameter2"
"Parameter3"
"Parameter4"
"CausedByDriver"
)
# Build path variables
$CsvFileName = "bluescreenview-export.csv"
$BlueScreenViewZip = "bluescreenview.zip"
$BlueScreenViewExe = "BlueScreenView.exe"
$BlueScreenViewUrl = "https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/$BlueScreenViewZip"
$ZipPath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $BlueScreenViewZip
$ExePath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $BlueScreenViewExe
$CsvPath = Join-Path -Path $ENV:Temp -ChildPath $CsvFileName
}
end {}
Gedetailleerd overzicht
- Vereisten: Het script vereist PowerShell versie 5.1 en is ontworpen voor Windows 10 en Windows Server 2016.
- Initialisatie: Het begint met ervoor te zorgen dat het beheerdersrechten heeft, wat essentieel is voor toegang tot systeemlogs en minidump bestanden.
- Onverwachte uitschakelingen: Het script controleert dan in het systeemlogboek op onverwachte afsluitgebeurtenissen.
- Minidump-controle: Het zoekt naar minidump-bestanden in de aangewezen map.
- BlueScreenView-integratie: Als er minidump-bestanden worden gedetecteerd, downloadt en voert het script BlueScreenView uit en exporteert het de resultaten naar een CSV-bestand.
- Gegevens parsen: De CSV-gegevens worden geconverteerd naar een array van objecten voor weergave door de gebruiker.
- Opruimen: Na de analyse worden alle gedownloade of uitgepakte bestanden verwijderd.
Potentiële Gebruikssituaties
Neem een IT-professional, Alex, die is gewaarschuwd voor terugkerende BSOD’s op de ontwerpafdeling van een bedrijf. In plaats van elk systeem handmatig te doorzoeken, zet Alex dit script in. Binnen enkele ogenblikken identificeert hij een specifiek stuurprogramma dat de BSOD’s veroorzaakt, waardoor een gerichte oplossing mogelijk is. Dit script wordt dus een krachtig hulpmiddel in zijn arsenaal voor probleemoplossing.
Vergelijkingen
Hoewel de Windows Event Viewer inzichten biedt, mist het de gedetailleerde minidump-analyse die BlueScreenView biedt. Dit script overbrugt die kloof op efficiënte wijze en biedt een uitgebreidere aanpak dan handmatige methoden.
FAQs
- Q: Kan dit script draaien op oudere Windows-versies?
A: Het is geoptimaliseerd voor Windows 10 en Windows Server 2016. Oudere versies ondersteunen mogelijk niet alle functies. - Q: Wat als BlueScreenView niet kan downloaden of uitpakken?
A: Als er een probleem is, wordt het script afgesloten met een foutcode 2. Zorg voor een stabiele internetverbinding en voldoende rechten. - Q: Hoe kan ik het script op oudere Windows-versies gebruiken?
A: Hoewel het script is ontworpen voor nieuwere versies, moet je misschien bepaalde parameters aanpassen of oudere hulpprogramma’s integreren voor compatibiliteit met oudere Windows-versies.
Implicaties voor de veiligheid
BSOD’s zijn niet alleen lastig, ze kunnen ook een beveiligingsprobleem zijn. Een terugkerende BSOD kan een teken zijn van een kwaadwillende entiteit die probeert het systeem te compromitteren. Door deze gebeurtenissen te loggen en te analyseren, kunnen IT-professionals potentiële bedreigingen identificeren en de veiligheid van het systeem garanderen.
Aanbevelingen
- Voer het script altijd uit met beheerdersrechten om volledige functionaliteit te garanderen.
- Werk het BlueScreenView-hulpprogramma regelmatig bij om gebruik te maken van de nieuwste functies en compatibiliteit te garanderen.
- Controleer systemen op terugkerende BSOD’s omdat deze kunnen duiden op diepere beveiligingsproblemen.
Slotbeschouwingen:
In de dynamische wereld van IT stellen tools zoals NinjaOne, in combinatie met scripts zoals het besprokene, professionals in staat om de gezondheid en beveiliging van systemen te handhaven. Het detecteren en analyseren van BSOD logs en onverwachte afsluitingen wordt een gestroomlijnd proces, wat zorgt voor efficiënte en veilige operaties.
