Windows 10: BSOD Issues - IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - ntoskrnl.exe

I have been having a vexing issue over the past few months with 'random' BSOD issues. I am running a 2010 era machine originally with windows 7 that I recently had to upgrade to Windows 10 due to EOL of security upgrades. Since the upgrade, the BSOD issues have started. I am trying to understand what the root cause is so that I can keep my existing machine. Any help or suggestions that people have would be most welcome.


Issues:

BSOD - mix of IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL and MEMORY_MANAGEMENT primarily IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.

Per 'bluescreenview' the repeating issue is "ntoskrnl.exe"

Occurrence - Seemingly random. More often when playing graphic intensive video games


Solutions tried so far:

Hardware scanning - DSIM, sfc /scannow, chkdsk, memory test, hard drive temp check

Hardware checks - Physically inspection of RAM seating, etc.

All windows updates installed, all drivers per windows latest versions


I suspect that maybe this is a driver compatibility issue, but don't know how to check. Potentially related to an older USB printer errors seem to be more frequent when it is turned on. I have the dump files, but don't really know how to read the error codes.

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Ntoskrnl BSOD

• Update your Realtek audio driver.
• Update your computer.
• Disable overclocking settings.
• Turn off BlueStacks/ another Android emulator.
• Clean your registry.
• Check your disk for errors.
• Fix bad memory issues.
• Remove faulty sticks of RAM.
• I hope these methods help you!
• Regards,
• Lewis
  
  * Added by Moderator: Information from
  https://windowsreport.com/windows-8-bsod-ntoskrnl-exe/
  
  * Moderator note: Advice given on this page might or might not be safe and/or effective but there are programs usually classified as PUP's (Potentially Unwanted Programs) being pushed that should not be downloaded or installed.
  

 

BSOD ntoskrnl..exe+1b35e0

Hi, KirbyBakken

My name is Maritza and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

Check this link, I hope it helps

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/ntoskrnl-exe-hig...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Let us know if these steps help you to resolve the issue.

 

BSOD ntoskrnl..exe

Hey there Luddle_Pudde!

Evan here an Independent Adviser here to address your issue.

It sounds to me that there may most likely be an issue with one of your memory sticks. I would suggest attempting to first run a memory diagnostic test.

The steps to do so can be found on this website:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

When you say you purchased memory sticks, did you replace all the ram in your system or just some?

Also, if you had just recently purchase memory sticks. We know one thing for certain: that the memory sticks you just purchased are working optimally.

Therefore, I would suggest removing your old memory sticks if the above test doesn't come back with any errors. If your games work without any crashing,

My hunch is that this is a ram issue. Have you also attempted to re-install all your drivers for Nvidia?