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Random BSOD - NDIS.sys "driver_irql_not_less_or_equal"
Hey guys,
Lately some odd things have been happening with my computer. A couple of days ago my computer refused to POST when I started it up and sat on a blank screen indefinitely. So I force shut it down and restarted it and it started right up. I have no idea if this is related to my problem or not, but I thought I'd say it.
Anyways, tonight I was browsing the internet and my computer BSOD'd for the first time since I've had it. I restarted and thought I'd see if it would happen again. Within 30 minutes it BSOD'd again with the exact same error that is in my title. Any idea why all of a sudden this is happening and why its so random (I've been on it for 45 minutes now since the last BSOD)? If it matters, both times I was playing Runescape. Since then I haven't been playing it and no BSOD.
Basic specs:
- Windows 7 x64
- Original OS was Vista x64 for 6 months. In October of 2009 I upgraded it with Windows 7.
- Vista was full retail, 7 is an upgrade.
- I build this computer in May of 2009, so it's about 3 years old now.
- OS was installed in March or April of 2010 after having an audio issue for a few weeks.