IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL blue screen issue
Hello!
I have had this issue pretty much since the day that I got this computer. It's a little strange. Basically, I leave my computer on 24/7. However, on the off chance that it gets turned off or unplugged for an hour or so (small reboots don't cause this), the
computer constantly blue screens and leaves this error. Pretty strange. Anyways, I have uploaded all the files in my minidump folder, please look at the most recent ones and help please!
Here are my minidump files: https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=6ff382c5b46814ee&resid=6FF382C5B46814EE!228&parid=6FF382C5B46814EE!227&authkey=!AItckf8hlmHKws0
(please look at most recent ones, although im pretty sure that even the first crash was this issue too.)
April 9th, 2012 12:33pm
The IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL is either not current or a dump is not being created.
In the zip file, your last 2 dumps are from February, showing PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY. Based on the ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY, this appears to be a possible hardware error. Let's start with a basic check of
the RAM with memtest86+
http://mikemstech.blogspot.com/2011/11/troubleshooting-memory-errors.html
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April 9th, 2012 12:53pm
Do not expect we can do audit two years backward. It seems that you have more applications that interfere with your system. From the latest dump file I have excerpted with Nirsoft viewer the following information:
sptd.sys PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA 0x00000050
dxgmms1.sys ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY 0x000000be
win32k.sys IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL 0x0000000a
arusb_win7x SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED 0x1000007e
tunnel.sys
cdd.dll SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION 0x0000003b
.......etc
The very first item - sptd.sys - points to conflicting situation caused by
Daemon Tools and/or Alcohol. This way you should take every one item and research the conflicting situation. Try to disable or uninstall conflicting applications.
Here is web page where you cag grab the minidump viewer and try yourself to find problem spots.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html
Regards
Milos
April 9th, 2012 1:03pm
As Milos suggests the most recent crash (feb 2012) was related to sptd.sys (daemon tools/Alcohol), but in order to completely remove it you should use their tool located here.
-Please remove any CD visualization programs such as Daemon Tools and Alcohol 120%.
-They use a driver, found in your dmp, called sptd.sys, that is notorious for causing BSODs.
-Use this SPTD uninstaller DuplexSecure - Downloads http://duplexsecure.com/faq
-when you're done you can use this Freeware: MagicISO Virtual CD/DVD-ROM (MagicDisc) in its place
-]http://www.magiciso.com/download.htm
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April 11th, 2012 9:28pm
Hello,
Since you have multiple bug check codes, I would recommend starting by that:
Update all possible driversUninstall all unused programsRun chkdsk /r /f and sfc /scannowPerform a clean boot: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135Disable all used security softwaresRun memtest86+ and check if all is okay with your RAM. If an error was detected then replace the faulty RAM or contact your manufacturer Technical Support for assistance
For hardware diagnosis, you can contact your manufacturer Technical Support for assistance.
You can also contact Microsoft CSS for assistance.
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April 13th, 2012 5:33am