Hey everyone, I've been experiencing frequent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with the code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" ever since I upgraded my PC last month. The issues started at the beginning of June and have continued to occur randomly. I've updated my drivers (there was one missing, but that didn't help), scanned the RAM (no issues detected), and tried troubleshooting via the console. Just an hour ago, it crashed while I was doing nothing intensive. I attempted to use Bluescreenview to analyze the issue, but I'm confused by the results. I read something online about unauthorized memory usage, but I have no clue how to fix this without resorting to a complete factory reset, which I'm really hesitant to do. For anyone who can help, I've also uploaded my DMP error files here: [link].
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To start troubleshooting, you’ll want to look for those dump files from your crashes. They really help with figuring out what went wrong. If you can boot into Windows normally or through Safe Mode, check the path C:WindowsMinidump for those files. If you find any, zip them up and upload them to a file sharing site like mediafire or catbox.moe since Reddit tends to block certain hosts. Also, it's great to get multiple dump files for analysis, so if you find only one, follow this guide to set your system to create Small Memory Dumps moving forward.
First things first, let’s ensure the BIOS is stable. If it’s not glitching or freezing while you’re navigating, try updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version available for your model. You can find it on MSI’s official site. Then, make sure to download and install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers from AMD's website. Avoid the additional downloads that might cause problems. After this, monitor your system to see if the BSODs persist.
Got it! I’ll check those BIOS updates. Is it advisable to always go with the latest version, or stick to the one before it in case of bugs?
Thanks for that tip! I’ll look for those files and get them uploaded. Appreciate the help!