Windows 10: Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Discus and support Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Had a BSOD earlier today which I was wondering if anyone knows how to fix. SPECS- ASUS ROG STRIX B450 - F Gaming Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 8gb... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by BlakeSherratt, Mar 29, 2021.

  1. Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL


    [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]Had a BSOD earlier today which I was wondering if anyone knows how to fix.[/COLOR]

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    [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]On Mon 29/03/2021 1:18:43 PM your computer crashed or a problem was reported
    crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\032921-6843-01.dmp
    This was probably caused by the following module: [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]ntoskrnl.exe[/COLOR] nt+0x3F5C50
    Bugcheck code: 0xA 0xFFFFA68F755AB0C0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xFFFFF8022793223F
    Error: [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL[/COLOR]
    file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
    product: [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]Microsoft® Windows® Operating System[/COLOR]
    company: [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]Microsoft Corporation[/COLOR]
    description: NT Kernel & System
    Bug check description: This indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above. This is a software bug.
    This bug check belongs to the crash dump test that you have performed with WhoCrashed or other software. It means that a crash dump file was properly written out.
    The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.
    On Mon 29/03/2021 1:18:43 PM your computer crashed or a problem was reported
    crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\MEMORY.DMP
    This was probably caused by the following module: [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]ntkrnlmp.exe[/COLOR] nt!setjmpex+0x81C9
    Bugcheck code: 0xA 0xFFFFA68F755AB0C0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xFFFFF8022793223F
    Error: [COLOR=rgba17, 17, 17, 1]IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL[/COLOR]
    Bug check description: This indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above. This is a software bug.
    This bug check belongs to the crash dump test that you have performed with WhoCrashed or other software. It means that a crash dump file was properly written out.
    The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.
    [/COLOR]

    :)
     
    BlakeSherratt, Mar 29, 2021
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  2. Irql_not_less_or_equal

    So I have this clients PC that blue screens and gives a IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL STOP 0x0000000A error message. Error Goblin (link in sig) says the following:

    And I have NO IDEA what the hell that means. It has wrapped around my head 5 times and caused it to explode. Ive ran memtest for 7 and a half hours and it didnt find any errors. I will probably run it again overnight just to be safe. Ive also cleaned out the computer with an air compressor and checked the hard drive for bad sectors are none are to be found.

    Im trying like hell to avoid reinstalling Windows but it seems unlikely.

    Im going to try updating some drivers and see what happens. Some of the drivers on this computer date back to 2007.

    Suggestions are greatly appreciated.

    Thanks guys.

    EDIT:

    Alright so it doesnt look like ill be able to get onto the internet to do anything because nearly every time i try, i get the BSOD. Format seems imminent.
     
    CrAsHnBuRnXp, Mar 29, 2021
    #2
  3. Windows 10 64bit, IRQL_Not_Less_Or_Equal error

    Hi Connor,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

    I would like to inform that IRQL_Not_Less_Or_Equal error indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • Have you made any changes to your system prior to this issue?
    • Are you able to boot the device to desktop?
    • Does this issue persists only while playing games?

    This Stop error message usually occurs during installation when there was an attempt in kernel mode to touch pageable memory at too high a process internal request level (IRQL). Typically,
    this error occurs when a driver uses an incorrect memory address. Other possible causes of this error include an incompatible device driver, a general hardware problem, or incompatible software.

    If you are able to boot the device to desktop, try the below troubleshooting steps

    Step 1: As an initial step,
    , I suggest you to download and install any pending updates on the computer through Windows update and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the Microsoft article, try the troubleshooting steps mentioned and check if it helps.

    Troubleshoot blue screen errors

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue and required information for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 29, 2021
    #3
  4. Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

    Receive error blue screen error: irql_not_less_or_equal error

    Hi,

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.

    • What is the make and model of the computer?
    • Did you make any recent changes to computer settings or hardware?
    • Did you install any third party security application?

    The error code 'irql_not_less_or_equal’ indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above.

    I suggest you try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Download and install the latest firmware driver form the manufacturer’s website.

    Step 2: Update all the system drivers.

    Refer to the following article and update all the drivers available.

    How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

    For more information, refer to the below link:

    How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10

    Also refer:

    Troubleshoot blue screen errors

    Please follow the steps provided and check if the issue gets resolved.
    Please do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Mar 29, 2021
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