Hey everyone! My computer has been crashing every 15-30 minutes with a Blue Screen error that says **IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL**. It's really frustrating! I currently have 10GB of memory on the C drive, which isn't much since most of my stuff is on the D drive, including my editing software and my UniFi server.
I've checked the Bluetooth drivers and removed the unnecessary ones, but I'm still stuck. I have two external screens along with the laptop screen, and I'm curious if those could be using up extra memory even when they're not displaying anything.
So, first off, could this issue still be related to a driver? If so, how can I figure out which one without having to manually check each one? Would love any insights!
2 Answers
To diagnose BSOD issues accurately, we need to gather the crash logs from your system. Check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find any, zip the folder and upload it to a file sharing site. If you don't have zip software, just right-click on the folder, select 'Send to,' then 'Compressed (Zipped) folder.' The more dump files you have, the better it is for analysis! Here’s a guide on changing the dump type to Small Memory Dump if you need help with that: [Guide Link](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5560-configure-windows-10-create-minidump-bsod.html).
Before diving into driver updates, try running your system in Safe Mode for a while to see if it crashes there too. It can help pinpoint if it's a software issue. Let me know if you need a step-by-step guide on how to do that!
I’ll need a walkthrough! Thanks a bunch! ❤️
You can follow this link for a guide on how to start in Safe Mode: [Support Page](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode).
Here’s where you can upload the dump files: [Catbox](https://www.catbox.moe/) or [MediaFire](https://mediafire.com). Good luck!