Does it leave a hs_err_pid file on the desktop? Most likely your graphics drivers are crashing. Uninstall, run driver sweeper to clean up properly because AMD uninstall doesn't actually work, then reinstall a good version of Catalyst. 13.1 is no good, never install that. I'm running 13.3 beta. I see now on amd.com that 13.4 and 13.5 beta are available. Haven't tried those, so I'm not sure how stable they are.
Is that option possible on Bitmiter and if yes how to setup it with cgminer?
There is some info on the front page http://bitminter.com how to use with cgminer.
[7] hs_err_pid file on desktop: graphics drivers crashed, get new drivers
I've reinstalled multiple different AMD drivers (even the latest 13.4 and 13.5 beta), JAVA, motherboard drivers, the works, I don't know what else to do. Going to attempt a system reinstall later if I can't find an answer.
Card is 7970 - Problems arrose after I may have stupidly attempted some OCing, never again, card still works but I can't even boot BitMinter now even with card unplugged - Windows 8
I was able to start Bitminter with some form of the installs but then once I hit the go button BM crashes, even when I only start the integrated graphics (AMD) (which makes me believe it's STILL NOT an issue of the card being Fried)
Try driver sweeper when you uninstall Catalyst. The Catalyst uninstall has never actually worked, it leaves behind all sorts of nonsense.