Windows 10: BSOD Related to ntoskernel.exe and IRQL 0xA Error

Hey all, I've been experiencing issues with the IRQL Not Equal BSOD for a while now and have tried a myriad of fixes to my hardware but none have done the trick. It's most likely a driver or hardware issue and I was wondering if anyone else could help me narrow this down. Replaced my motherboard when I thought that a faulty Wireless Adapter may have been the issue, then replaced my SSD when that began to fail. I've also installed new RAM to the system for quality of life but also to try and narrow down any hardware issue it may be. Updated several drivers but don't know if there's an issue. Ran Verifier to check the rest of the drivers on my last reboot. Providing my last three minidumps, my specs and my OS Info. Can also post spec info in a reply if requested for ease of access for y'all. This tends to occur when gaming but will happen on certain other instances as well, such as heavy startup boots I've experimented with.


Dumps: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgexyyqkWdtbkEfzT7YH8GwwCMAU?e=XyRQCg

OS Info: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgexyyqkWdtbkEjzGqXEIeU2sAJN?e=WhKGJn

Specs (checked using Speccy): https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgexyyqkWdtbkEnTYaFIjV7LSAp-?e=5WUPfd

:)

 

BSOD error messages, assumed to be from overclocking.

The Stop 0xA message indicates that a kernel-mode process or driver attempted to access a memory location to which it did not have permission, or at a kernel interrupt request level (IRQL) that was too high. A kernel-mode process can access only other processes that have an IRQL lower than, or equal to, its own. This Stop message is typically due to faulty or incompatible hardware or software.

Possible Resolutions:

A Stop 0xA message might occur after installing a faulty device driver, system service, or firmware. If a Stop message lists a driver by name, disable, remove, or roll back the driver to correct the problem. If disabling or removing drivers resolves the issues, contact the manufacturer about a possible update.

A Stop 0xA message might also be due to failing or defective hardware. If a Stop message points to a category of devices (video or disk adapters, for example), try removing or replacing the hardware to determine if it is causing the problem.

 

Bsod from ntoskrnl.exe

Hello Steven,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums. We are glad to assist you.

The ntoskrnl.exe BSOD is usually related to memory, possibly caused by a faulty driver. It is suggested that you run the following memory test to verify your memory
and find out which driver is causing the problem.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. What is the make and model number of your computer?
   
2. Does the computer boot to the desktop?
   

However, I would suggest you to follow below mentioned steps:

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA can occur after the installation of faulty hardware or in the event of failure of installed hardware (usually related to defective RAM.

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at an invalid address while at a raised interrupt request level (IRQL).

Method 1:

You may refer Microsoft article related to PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL:

Bug Check 0x50 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA - Windows drivers

Bug Check 0xA IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - Windows drivers

Method 2:

You may refer Microsoft article related to blue screen errors:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14238/windows-10-troubleshoot-blue-screen-errors



Hope it helps.

Harish

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

IRQL bsod back again? >.<

Could be a driver issue, I kept getting BSODs saying IRQL not less or equal then I removed an app called DSLMON.exe and it went away *Smile