Windows 10: Random/Periodic BSOD: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, Memtest, DISM and SFC/SCANNNOW ran into no issues

Hi there,I have been resolving the below issues for the past few weeks after a fresh reinstall of my Windows 10, in addition to swapping out to new RAM.However, I would be playing games or watching videos halfway and suddenly, in comes the BSOD; the reasons vary from time to time but the most frequent reason provided is stated as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.Here's the below dump file, I'm still absolutely clueless on what the issue is. Help!****************************************************** ** Bug

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BSOD | IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL | ntoskrnl.exe

Hi
Can someone possibly help me, please?
I upgraded to Windows 10 Pro for Workstations and since the upgrade, I have had the same BSOD. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL caused by driver: ntoskrnl.exe

I have since downgraded back to Windows 10 Pro and I am having the same issue. I think it is driver related and I ideally don't want to format the machine. I spoke to Microsoft support and they have suggested connecting to a domain and this would fix the issue. HAHAHA. I have done the following since the issues have happened;
* Ran IPDT.
* Ran Memtest.
* Ran SFC, DISM and Chkdsk.
* Reinstalled USB, audio, graphics and chipset drivers.
* Ran verifier and then reinstalled any programs that flagged.

Oddly enough it only happens once from a cold boot. After that it is fine for the rest of the session.

I cannot think of anything else to try.

I have attached the file from the log collector.

Thank you in advance.

Attachment 210435

 

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL - BSOD

Dump File

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"

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