Windows 10: Getting frequent DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL blue screens

Discus and support Getting frequent DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL blue screens in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Had these starting 1-2 years ago. They went away for a while but have come back recently. Drivers up to date, malware free as far as I'm aware and I'm... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by PopeUrban VI, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. Getting frequent DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL blue screens


    Had these starting 1-2 years ago. They went away for a while but have come back recently. Drivers up to date, malware free as far as I'm aware and I'm not sure what could be causing this. I tried a bunch of fixes found online but no dice. Any help?Here are minidump fileshttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/e25qwnca3xrqjsd2jugi4/ADvdIeQWYnIlOYUqdYqDTxQ?rlkey=s05xshok0b59807ro00tlvbn4&st=ybwm5sb4&dl=0

    :)
     
    PopeUrban VI, Apr 7, 2025
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  2. Windows 10 Blue screen on boot - DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

    Hi Elaf,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

    Are you able to boot to desktop screen?

    If not, as of now I would suggest that you perform Power Drain and check if you can return back to your desktop screen. To do so follow the steps below:

    • Unplug the charger and remove the battery of your laptop, if using a desktop remove the power cord.
    • Press and hold the Power button for 30sec
    • Plug the charger/power cord and restart system.
    I suggest you to refer the Microsoft Article Troubleshoot blue screen errors
    provided in the link below

    Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Also suggest you to refer the link below and check if that helps:

    Bug Check
    0xD1: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - Windows 10


    Hope the information helps. Please get back to us with a reply so that we can assist you further.
     
    Nachappa C K, Apr 7, 2025
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  3. Blue screen driver_irql_not_less_or_equal (K7FWHlpr.sys)

    *Original Title: Blue screen

    Hey I am getting

    blue screen driver_irql_not_less_or_equal (K7FWHlpr.sys)

    How to fix it please help me out
     
    mjalvindra, Apr 7, 2025
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  4. Getting frequent DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL blue screens

    Blue Screen Error 'Driver_irql_not_less_or_equal (smb_driver.sys)'

    Hi Tara,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are getting Blue screen error on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    Driver_irql_not_less_or_equal (smb_driver.sys) blue screen error can be caused by a variety of hardware, firmware, driver, or software issues.

    In order to assist you better, please reply to the following questions.

    1. Are you able to boot to desktop?

    2. Did you make any hardware or software changes prior to this issue?

    3. Have you installed all Windows Updates?

    I suggest you to go through the below article and follow the steps given.

    Troubleshoot blue screen errors

    Please post back with requested information and we will be glad to assist you further.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Apr 7, 2025
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