Hey everyone! I've been dealing with a lot of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues since last fall on Windows 11. It started off with occasional crashes while gaming, with different error messages popping up like 'irql not less or equal' and 'kernel security check failure'. Recently, though, the 'KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED' error has been showing up more frequently. After a Windows update, the BSODs stopped for a bit, but now they're back, happening every couple of weeks. Just had one while using Clip Studio today! I've tried running DISM and SFC after these crashes, but they usually report no errors. I've looked for driver updates and even attempted a memory diagnostic, but that caused my PC to freeze. I'm attaching the last three minidumps and a screenshot of my disk info. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Your wireless network adapter driver seems to be causing the trouble. Check if it can be updated. Also, ensuring your chipset and BIOS are current can sometimes help with these persistent issues.
Make sure to back up your important data before making any tweaks to your BIOS or disk setup, as these changes can risk data loss. Also, if you're looking for a guide, check out the FAQ thread I linked for more tips on troubleshooting BSODs.
To analyze the BSODs accurately, you'll need your crash logs, called dump files. If you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any files. Upload them to a file-sharing site like MediaFire or Catbox. The more dump files you have, the better we can diagnose the issue.
Have you tried running your system with just one stick of RAM? It might help identify if one of your RAM sticks is causing the issue. I know the BSODs can be random, but testing can sometimes lead to a solution.
I hadn't thought of that! Since the crashes are so sporadic, do you think it's still worth it to try?