Several BSOD Errors, such as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Question

having several ram/driver related BSOD errors such as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Answer 1

The minidump files do not indicate any driver or hardware causes, only memory corruption.

Try forcing Windows to show failed drivers and produce minidump files, enable Driver Verifier for this.

Before running Driver Verifier, create a new system restore point.

Click on start menu and type "verifier".

Select "Create custom settings (for code developers)" > "Next".

Check all options except "DDI compliance checking" and "Randomized low resource simulation".

Click Next > Select "Select driver names from a list".

Next Select all drivers NOT provided by Microsoft. > Next > Finish.

Restart the system until the BSOD occurs 3 times and minidump files are generated.

If you have problems starting Windows after enabling Driver Verifier, follow these steps:

Start your PC, as soon as Windows tries to load (spinning dots appear), press and hold the power button for 5 to 10 seconds to perform a forced shutdown

Do this three times.

Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment.

Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Option > Startup Settings and click Restart.

When restarting, press 4 to enter safe mode.

Open command prompt as administrator, run these two commands and restart your PC.

verifier /reset

verifier /bootmode resetonbootfail

Answer 2

See if your computer is creating minidump files.

To find these files, this is the path "C:\Windows\Minidump".

First copy and paste all the minidump files you have to another folder and then zip it. Then upload the ZIP file to the cloud OneDrive.

Choose to share or right click and get the share link.

Please post the link to the ZIP file here so it can be reviewed.

Answer 3

if someone can tell me how to share the minidump file i will

Answer 4

If you are experiencing several BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors, including the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error, it generally indicates issues related to drivers or hardware, particularly RAM. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve these errors:

1. Check for Driver Updates: Ensure that all your drivers are up to date. This includes graphics, network, and motherboard drivers. You can visit the manufacturer's website for the latest versions.
2. Remove Recently Added Hardware: If you have recently added new hardware, consider removing it to see if the issue persists. Sometimes, incompatible hardware can cause BSOD errors.
3. Run Memory Diagnostics: Use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to check for RAM issues. Faulty RAM can lead to various system errors, including BSOD.
4. Check Event Viewer: Look into the Event Viewer for any additional error messages that might help identify the specific driver or device causing the issue. This can provide more context about the errors.
5. Disable Power Saving Options: Sometimes, power-saving features can lead to driver issues. Temporarily disable these settings to see if it resolves the problem.
6. System Restore: If the errors started occurring after a recent change, consider using System Restore to revert your system to a previous state where it was functioning correctly.
7. Check for Disk Errors: Run chkdsk /f /r to check for and repair disk errors that may be contributing to the BSOD issues.

By following these steps, you should be able to identify and potentially resolve the BSOD errors related to IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL and other similar issues.

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References:

• Stop errors and unexpected restart troubleshooting guidance
• Advanced troubleshooting for stop code errors