Windows 10: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Error

Discus and support IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Error in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I keep getting the same BSOD over and over again when my PC is either idle or very rarely when I do something, it's been bugging me out like crazy. It... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Erencan Konak, Mar 23, 2025.

  1. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Error


    I keep getting the same BSOD over and over again when my PC is either idle or very rarely when I do something, it's been bugging me out like crazy. It happens at least 5 times throughout the day whenever I get off my pc for 10-15 minutes or when I try to boot up a game which doesn't blue screen me that often but it still drives me crazy.I've tried changing my ram from 2x8GB to 2x16GB and reinstalled my drivers.I've also had other BSOD's like;- DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL- IRQL_GT_ZERO_AT_SYSTEM_SERVICEIf there are dumpfiles I can provide I will do that, I really want to get rid of this probl

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    Erencan Konak, Mar 23, 2025
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    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 23, 2025
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  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 23, 2025
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  4. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Error

    BSOD problems IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL + MEMORY_MANAGEMENT + PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

    Some days when I turn off my PC it happens sequentially these 3 BSOD (IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL + MEMORY_MANAGEMENT + PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA). Not necessarily in this order. But the errors are basically one of these.

    • I've already done memtest86 and got no errors
    • SFC /scannow with no errors too
    • checkdisk with no errors
    I've checked the error with BlueScreenView and the problem is with the driver ntoskrnl.exe.

    Any suggestion of whats going on?
     
    LeonardoRocha9, Mar 23, 2025
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