BSOD playing Aion, "REFERENCE BY POINTER" and "IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL"

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  1. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
       #1

    BSOD playing Aion, "REFERENCE BY POINTER" and "IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL"


    Hello, i've been having this problem for a week now, tried to fix it but no luck what so ever. So i got tired and i am looking for your assistance on this matter.
    Every time I play Aion online, in about 10-30mins i get a blue screen saying "REFERENCE BY POINTER" or "IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL", tried many methods that were stated on the forums of different sites but no luck... that is why i am attaching my BSOD information and hoping for you assistance. Thank you in advance.
    PS: When I play Aion, and the PC restarts (caused by BSOD) most of the time the minidump isn't created and sometimes it doesn't go into the BSOD it just restarts, but i know the problem is the BSOD.

    I have Windows 7 Ultimate x86(32bit)
    It's the original installed OS on my system (OEM)
    I've had this computer for ~4years, drivers always up to date and i reisntalled my Windows yesterday.
    Attaching the Zip file with the information required which was on BSOD posting instructions post.
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    No DMPS included in upload try this method.

    We do need the DMP file as it contains the only record of the sequence of events leading up to the crash, what drivers were loaded, and what was responsible.

    If you are overclocking STOP


    We could also use some system information, which you can get easily by running msinfo32.
    To do that go to start>run>type msinfo32>enter

    When it is finished running go to file>save>name it and upload to us here.


    You may be able to get the DMP files without crashing by booting into safe mode (F8) with networking.

    To enable us to assist you with your computer's BSOD symptoms, upload the contents of your "\Windows\Minidump" folder.

    The procedure:
    * Copy the contents of \Windows\Minidump to another (temporary) location somewhere on your machine.
    * Zip up the copy.
    * Attach the ZIP archive to your post using the "paperclip" (file attachments) button.
    *If the files are too large please upload them to a file sharing service like "Rapidshare" and put a link to them in your reply.

    To ensure minidumps are enabled:
    * Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
    * Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
    * Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
    * Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
    * Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
    * OK your way out.
    * Reboot if changes have been made.
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  3. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you for the reply.

    I am currently in Safe Mode (with networking), but when i go into the minidump folder, its empty. in my C:\Windows i can only find Memory.dmp file and the minidump folder, but when i get the BSOD the minidump isn't created.

    As u said:
    To ensure minidumps are enabled:
    Quote:
    * Go to Start, in the Search Box type: sysdm.cpl, press Enter.
    * Under the Advanced tab, click on the Startup and Recovery Settings... button.
    * Ensure that Automatically restart is unchecked.
    * Under the Write Debugging Information header select Small memory dump (256 kB) in the dropdown box (the 256kb varies).
    * Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as %systemroot%\Minidump.
    * OK your way out.
    * Reboot if changes have been made.

    I already had that option enabled, but even so the minidump wasn't created.
    I'll attach the system information as u asked but how can I get the minidump? should I wait for another BSOD? and what if it doesn't create a minidump yet again?
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  4. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I just got a blue screen again... REFERENCE BY POINTER.
    STOP:0x00000018(0x0000000,0x85598900,0x00000002,0x878c001)

    Went into the minidump folder and nothing was there, the minidump file wasn't creater even when the BSOD accured it said that is saved the information or something like that.
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  5. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    New error accured...

    Driver IRQL not less or equal
    Stop:0x000000D1(0x3F793A77,0x000000FF,0x00000008,0x3F793A77)

    at the end of the BSOD it says "Physical memory dump complete", but no minidump created...
    then i went and checked that the "Small Dump Directory" where there should be %systemroot%\Minidump typed in.. it was empty.., tried typing it again but... after pressing "ok", went back in and its empty again. It appears that the directory isn't saving, what should i do?
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  6. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #6

    Mokrab said:
    I just got a blue screen again... REFERENCE BY POINTER.
    STOP:0x00000018(0x0000000,0x85598900,0x00000002,0x878c001)

    Went into the minidump folder and nothing was there, the minidump file wasn't creater even when the BSOD accured it said that is saved the information or something like that.

    We need the DMP. If minidump is empty you can load memory.dmp on to a file sharing service. Post a link to it in your next post.
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  7. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #7
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  8. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #8

    Mokrab said:

    Sorry but that one was corrupt and far too small to be a complete memory.dmp Memory DMP is about the same size as the amount of ram you have.

    If you cant generate DMP files lets take a look at the event viewer log



    For dumps to be produced. . .
    ▪ Page file must be on OS drive
    ▪ Page file base allocation size must be > than installed physical RAM
    ▪ Windows Error Reporting (WER) system service should be set to MANUAL
    ▪ Set page file to system managed, OS drive

    Set System Crash/ Recovery Settings to "Kernel Memory Dump" - this will produce. . .
    --> a Full Kernel Memory Dump - c:\windows\memory.dmp
    --> a Mini Kernel dump c:\windows\minidump

    The Full Kernel is overwritten each BSOD; a new mini kernel dump is created w/ different name for each BSOD


    Please provide us with your Event Viewer administrative logs by following these steps:


    Click Start Menu
    Type eventvwr into Search programs and files (do not hit enter)
    Right click eventvwr.exe and click Run as administrator
    Expand Custom Views
    Click Administrative Events
    Right click Administrative Events
    Save all Events in Custom View As...
    Save them in a folder where you will remember which folder and save as Errors.evtx
    Go to where you saved Errors.evtx
    Right click Errors.evtx -> send to -> compressed (zipped) folder
    Upload the .zip file here.
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  9. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I just got a BSOD and a minidump was created here is the link to it.
    https://rapidshare.com/files/2311512...2-12916-01.dmp

    PS: viewing with blue screen viewer It showed me that the problems were: atarop:sys, hal.dll and ntoskrnl.exe Here's also the event viewer.
    Last edited by Mokrab; 29 Apr 2012 at 23:36.
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  10. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Is the minidump corrupted? or is it fine?
    Last edited by Mokrab; 30 Apr 2012 at 07:08.
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