Windows 10: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD and wifi adapter issue Windows 11

Hello, I am having a lot of BSODs lately, with the error code: "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". From my research on the issue, it may be a driver issue, and I think it may be related to another issue I am having with the wifi adapter. The wifi adapter keeps disconnecting from networks and says "Can't connect to this network" or doesn't see any networks anymore until I restart the adapter from the device manager or from troubleshooting. And it happens a lot that the driver just disappears and can't be detected, the wifi icon disappears until I restart the laptop so everything can go normal again. I wi

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IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - BSOD

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I recently built a few new PCs and I am now getting a BSOD multiple times per day on one of them related to the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error. It references a driver named rtf64x64.sys. From what I can find it seems like it is related to a network driver issue, but is not the driver being used by and of the network adapters. Can I just delete this file or would this cause further issues? Doesn’t seem to matter if the PC is at idle or under load when it happens

The following are all steps I’ve taken so far:

• Doing a fresh install of Windows 11 (twice)
  
• Grabbing the latest drivers from Gigabytes website and updating
  
• Updating Gigabyte BIOS to latest version
  
• Installing all available Windows updates
  
• Running Windows Memory Diagnostic (No issues)
  
• Ran SFC and DISM
  
• Used HWInfo to determine that the CPU is well writhing safe temp range (around 70C at full load)
  

System Specs:

• Ryzen 9 7950X3D
  
• Asus 4070 Super
  
• Corsair Vengeance DDR5 5200mhz
  
• Gigabyte B650 Gaming X AX
  
• 750W PSU
  

Please help, thank you.

 

BSOD | IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M

I'm on Windows 11 and I've been encountering two specific Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors:

1. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
   
2. SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED_M
   

These errors have been causing significant disruptions, and I've attached the mini dump files to this post for your analysis. I'm turning to this community in the hopes that someone here can shed some light on what might be triggering these issues and provide guidance on how to resolve them.

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Bsod "irql_not_less_or_equal"

This most probably is due to a faulty charger or a battery.

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But there are other common causes of it:

• Incompatible Drivers
• Malfunctioning hardware
• Registry Issues
• Malware attacks
• Incomplete driver installation

To solve the problem, you could try using the following common methods:
Method 1: Use SFC and DISM
Step 1: Press Windows + X and then select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
Step 2: Type in the following command and then press Enter.
sfc/scannow
Step 3: Wait for the process to finish and it will show you results. If Windows can repair your files, it should say that the corrupted files are repaired. If the process is stuck, the Windows could well fail to recover itself. You will have to use the DISM tool to repair your Windows sinceit’s a more efficient and powerful tool than SFC, use these steps:
Step 4ress Windows Key + X and then click on Command Prompt (Admin).
Step 5: Now type the following command and then press Enter.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Method 2: Update Your Graphics Drivers
Step 1: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run box.
Step 2: Type in devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open the Device Manager
Step 3: Expand the Display Adapters category.
Step 4: Right-click on your graphics device, and then select Update Driver.
Step 5: Select the Search automatically for updated driver software option.
Step 6: The computer will search for drivers online and install them.

Method 3: Check Your Memory and Hardware
If the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error is not related to the software, then some hardware glitches might be causing the issue. In such a scenario, you should try testing the RAM of your device. Fortunately, Windows offers a utility tool called memory diagnostics. Refer to the following instructions to learn how to access the utility tool.

Step 1: Press Win + Q to open the search box, enter Memory Diagnostic to open the Windows Diagnostic utility.
Step 2: Select the Restart now and check for problems option to scan the RAM.

Reference: [Solved]: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Error in Windows - Bitwarsoft