I've recently upgraded my PC, and since the beginning of June, I've been experiencing random Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) with the error code 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.' I've attempted to update my drivers, and although I found one missing driver, the crashes continue. I also ran a RAM scan with no hardware issues detected and tried some commands in the PC console, but it still crashed again while I was just idling. I installed Bluescreenview, but I'm not sure how to interpret the results. I read online that this error could be related to unauthorized memory usage, but I'm hesitant to erase everything just to fix this. I'd appreciate any help or advice!
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To get a better handle on these BSOD issues, you need the crash logs from your dump files. If your system boots normally or through Safe Mode, check in C:WindowsMinidump for any dump files. Grab those files, zip them up, and upload them to a simple file-sharing site like MediaFire or catbox.moe. Multiple dump files can give us a clearer picture. Don’t forget to follow this guide to set your crash dump type to Small Memory Dump so that your system captures more data during crashes!
If your BIOS is stable (not freezing or glitching), consider updating it to the latest version. You can get the latest BIOS update from your motherboard’s support page. After updating the BIOS, make sure to install the latest AMD Chipset Drivers as well. Sometimes outdated drivers can cause these crashes, so it’s worth giving that a shot! If you're unsure about going for the newest BIOS, just check the release notes to see if there’s anything critical that concerns stability or compatibility. It's generally safe to update unless your current version is very stable.
Thanks, I'll check that out! Just to confirm, is it safe to jump straight to the latest BIOS version? I’m kinda paranoid about messing things up.
Got it! But what if I don’t see any files in that folder? Should I worry about it?