I've been experiencing a lot of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors since switching back to Windows from CachyOS. The error is always "IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL" with the main issue pointing to ntoskrnl.exe. I've reinstalled my GPU drivers using DDU twice, updated my chipset drivers, and checked Windows updates. I also ran 'sfc /scannow' but it didn't find any issues. Here's the link to my minidump file: [Minidump Link](https://files.catbox.moe/t7tfcb.rar). I tried using WhoCrashed too, but it didn't provide any useful information. I'd really appreciate any assistance! Just to note, my GPU isn't overclocked, and I checked my RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic too.
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To troubleshoot this BSOD, it's essential to gather dump files for an accurate diagnosis. If you can boot into Windows (even in Safe Mode), check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find any, zip the folder and upload it to an easy file-sharing site, like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. Multiple dump files help us analyze the issue better.
If you only have one dump file, that's okay, but try to follow a guide to change the dump type to Small Memory Dump so you can capture more in the future.
First off, can you clarify whether you dual-booted CachyOS and Windows or did a full wipe and fresh install? If you're dual-booting, CachyOS could mess with some ACPI settings that Windows doesn't handle well when you reboot. If Windows' Fast Startup is enabled, it acts like hibernation rather than a full shutdown, which can lead to issues when dual-booting. Make sure to disable it.
Also, your BIOS version F64a for the Gigabyte B450 Gaming X motherboard is quite outdated. It's worth updating to the latest version as there are several updates since then. Regarding your RAM, mixing different brands can sometimes be unstable; I'd suggest running without the Apacer stick and see if that's causing any issues. Good luck!
Did you manage to grab more dump files? Having multiple files helps a lot with the analysis, so let us know if you found any more!
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