Error : DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL(athw8x.sys)

We do need the actual DMP file as it contains the only record of the sequence of events leading up to the crash, what drivers were loaded, and what was responsible.

You may be able to get the DMP files without crashing by booting into safe mode (F8) with networking.If you are overclocking stop.  (chances are if you dont know if you are, you are not)To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.

The procedure:

* Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.* Zip up the copy.* Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button. *Please upload them to a file sharing service like Skydrive or"Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.

To ensure minidumps are enabled:

* Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.

* Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.

* Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.

* Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).

* Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.

* OK your way out.

* Reboot if changes have been made.

Please also run MSinfo32 and upload the output as well.To run MSinfo32 please go to start>run>MSinfo32Go to "file" "save" and upload the saved file with the DMPS(Instructions for XP, Vista, Win 7, Win 8)

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I recently brought Toshiba L850 -046 with OS Windows 8 . The OS is working perfectly fine. For some reason all of the sudden yesterday and today when  I was watching you tube, my notebook went into restarting mode automatically,  I get this error DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL_(athw8x.sys) How can i prevent this? it kept restarting machine automatically about 8-9 time before I completely shut down. The only appl. I loaded toady was yahoo messenger 11.5 version but it was successfully  loaded instantly without any problems. What could be the cause of the error. Please Help

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=EA3B9270728E6E46&id=EA3B9270728E6E46%21105

here's the Minidump files. Can you help me now?

how do you update these drivers? i have the same problem with my laptop as well?

Randolph

These were related to your Atheros Wireless LAN Driver(athw8x.sys).  I would re-install the newest driver available.

These drivers need updating if available.

tosrfec.sys                 Tue Jul 12 07:05:25 2011 (4E1C2A75)

Toshiba Bluetooth USB Controller driver

http://www.carrona.org/drivers/driver.php?id=tosrfec.sys

btfilter.sys                Sun Mar 18 22:59:38 2012 (4F66A11A)

Atheros Bluetooth Driver

http://www.carrona.org/drivers/driver.php?id=btfilter.sys

RtsUStor.sys                Wed Jun 13 06:09:12 2012 (4FD866C8)

Realtek USB Card Reader

http://www.carrona.org/drivers/driver.php?id=RtsUStor.sys

athw8x.sys                  Thu Jun 14 05:41:08 2012 (4FD9B1B4)

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver

http://www.carrona.org/drivers/driver.php?id=athw8x.sys

I would remove  this

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