I've been dealing with a frustrating issue since February where my ASUS TUF Gaming A15, running Windows 11, crashes with a blue screen of death (BSOD) shortly after powering it on. It tries to restart, crashes again, and then goes into repair mode, which fails to connect to the network. This cycle continues every time I start the laptop. The only hardware change I've made is adding a second drive, but I can't pinpoint what caused the problem to start. I often see error codes like DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER, and INTERRUPT_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED. I've researched these codes and tried various fixes, but nothing has worked so far. I've also run CMD scans repeatedly that claim everything is fine. No dump files are available to analyze, as the C:/Windows/Minidump folder is empty. I'm really at my wit's end and would appreciate any help!
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The errors you're seeing are typically related to memory issues, which can lead to random crashes since corrupted data can cause all sorts of strange behavior. The fact that it crashes twice at startup is odd, but if you can get into Windows after those crashes, that might mean it's stable after the initial boot. Have you tried disabling Fast Startup? It can cause problems on SSDs by interfacing poorly with saved data in overnight hibernation. But since it crashes both times, more investigation is needed.
You’ll definitely want to gather some detailed system info to help troubleshoot this problem. Try using a tool called Specify. It’ll collect logs and system details. Here’s the link: [Download Specify](https://github.com/Spec-ify/specify/releases/latest/download/Specify_noring0.exe). Run the program, and it’ll generate a report with a link that you can share with us for more insight.
First things first, if you recently added that second drive, try removing it and see if that changes anything. A clean Windows reinstall could also help—in this case, use a USB to reinstall and delete the system partition for a fresh start. And don’t forget to install stable drivers, especially for your graphics card, as both Nvidia and AMD can sometimes cause issues with the latest updates. Check forums like Nvidia or Radeon for recommended versions for your specific GPU.
I actually ran the Specify tool and got a report! Here’s the link: [spec-ify.com/profile/7a9bb457](https://spec-ify.com/profile/7a9bb457). Hoping it gives you all the info needed to figure this out!
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