Hey everyone, I upgraded my PC last month and since June I've been hit with multiple random Blue Screens of Death (BSOD) featuring the error code "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL". I've tried updating my drivers (I even found one that was missing), scanned the RAM with no issues found, and messed around with some console commands, but the crashes keep happening. Just had one earlier while I wasn't even using the computer! I also tried Bluescreenview but I'm not sure how to interpret the data I got from it. I read something online about unauthorized memory usage being a potential cause, but I really don't want to wipe my system clean unless it's absolutely necessary. Any suggestions? Here's the folder with the DMP error files I collected.
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Before anything else, make sure your BIOS is up to date. If everything in the BIOS menus seems stable—no freezing or odd glitches—you should update to the latest version (7B86vHN) from the MSI support page. After that, grab the latest AMD Chipset Drivers for your motherboard but only install the chipset driver to avoid issues some users face with the others.
First off, we need to grab those dump files for a better look at what’s causing your BSODs. If you can boot into Windows normally or through Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any files. If you find some, zip that folder and upload it somewhere like MediaFire or Catbox. Having more than one dump file is super helpful for analysis, and if you only have one, follow the guide on setting up small memory dumps so you don’t overwrite existing files.
I totally get your hesitation about updating the BIOS. If everything seems stable right now with no lagging, you might be good to go with the latest update, but if it’s from 2020, some people recommend rolling back if their BIOS is old. Just tread carefully, especially if you’re worried about messing things up or losing your PC.
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