BSOD IRQL Not Less or Equal Error

Discussion in 'Windows OS's' started by Cybonk, May 15, 2008.

  1. Cybonk

    Cybonk Geek Trainee

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    I have no idea what's causing this blue screen of death, it happens when I browse the web or watch a video. I don't think a HijackThis log would help in this case.

    Error on screen:

    Driver_IRQL_ not_less_or_equal

    STOP:0X000000D1 (0X71A5DF5D, 0X00000002, 0X00000008, 0X71A5DF5D)

    If anyone has any ideas it's most appreciated. Thanks.
     
  2. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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    Welcome to HWF :)
    This problem is in most cases caused by a malfunctioning driver. Make sure that you got the latest version of your graphics driver, by going to the manufacturers website. To find our what graphics card you have, right-click on the desktop and go to Properties. Then click on the Tab Advanced.

    Popular card manufacturers:
    Geforce: nvidia.com
    ATI : ati.com
     
  3. megamaced

    megamaced Geek Geek Geek!

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    Have you installed new software or drivers recently? Have you upgraded any software recently?

    Check the Windows Event Viewer for clues. The Event Viewer is always the best place to start.
     
  4. Cybonk

    Cybonk Geek Trainee

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    Believe it or not there's nothing about it in the event viewer which is what really puzzled me.

    Anyone else have any ideas?


    I went to the MSDN website and nothing.
     
  5. Cybonk

    Cybonk Geek Trainee

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    Computer crashed again and resulted in the double post. These crashes are happening every few hours.
     
  6. megamaced

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    Please answer these questions!

     
  7. RHochstenbach

    RHochstenbach Administrator

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    [ot]I think he has some trouble reading, caused by the BSODs[/ot]
     

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