"Driver IRQL not less or equal" Problem

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  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    "Driver IRQL not less or equal" Problem


    I went onto my computer, and a blue screen came up after the "Starting windows" screen. It would not let me put in my password or anything, just a bluescreen with "Driver IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL" message. At the bottom it had "STOP: 0x000000D1" with "ndis.sys" below it. I also cannot get onto the computer at all, it just has the bluescreen and tells me to restart my computer. If anyone can help me it would be great.
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  2. Posts : 2,393
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
       #2

    Hello Avionix and welcome to Sevenforums.

    We appreciate your information, but we'll need your dump files in order to analyse your actual BSODs you're experiencing.

    Your Minidump folder should be at the path C:\Windows\Minidump. If there's no files, make sure minidumps are enabled by -
    Go to Start, then Run, then type in "sysdm.cpl" (without the quotes) and press Enter
    Click on the Advanced tab
    Click on the Startup and Recovery button
    Ensure that "Automatically restart" is unchecked
    Under the Write Debugging Information header select "Small memory dump (64 kB)" in the dropdown box
    Ensure that the Small Dump Directory is listed as "%systemroot%\Minidump" (without the quotes)
    Click OK twice to exit the dialogs, then reboot for the changes to take effect.
    Next time you'd experience a BSOD, a dump is supposed to be generated. When it's generated, wrap it up in a zip and upload it.

    Best Regards,
    Frederik.
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    How will i get to these dump files, i cannot enter my computer in any way. The bluescreen comes up every time.
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  4. Posts : 2,393
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
       #4

    Avionix said:
    How will i get to these dump files, i cannot enter my computer in any way. The bluescreen comes up every time.
    Are you able to enter safe mode?

    Best Regards,
    Frederik.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I went through what you said to do before and got the file.
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  6. Posts : 2,393
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
       #6

    Very nice work.

    BSOD Report

    Atheros driver related

    I've analysed dumps with these drivers before, I usually suggest the users to reinstall it. It can be done at the website below.

    Code:
    6: kd> lmvm athrx
    start             end                 module name
    fffff880`05a79000 fffff880`05be7000   athrx    T (no symbols)           
        Loaded symbol image file: athrx.sys
        Image path: athrx.sys
        Image name: athrx.sys
        Timestamp:        Sat Jun 06 00:10:06 2009 (4A2997BE)
        CheckSum:         0016EDA1
        ImageSize:        0016E000
        Translations:     0000.04b0 0000.04e4 0409.04b0 0409.04e4
    Atheros

    Let's do this step, and we'll continue the procedure. Also upload new dump files as BSODs appears.

    Best Regards,
    Frederik.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I have Driverboost from the webpage you gave me. I ran it on the computer and it says "This installation package could not be opened". I can't run the installation process. I'm confused on what else i can use.
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  8. Posts : 2,393
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
       #8

    Hello Avionix,

    Can you see the Atheros Drivers in the Uninstall Programs/Software in the Control Panel?

    Best Regards,
    Frederik.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I looked for it in alot of places, even in the Uninstall Programs/Software section, i don't see it. I searched atheros as well and nothing came up.
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  10. Posts : 2,393
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate: x64 (SP1)
       #10

    Avionix said:
    I looked for it in alot of places, even in the Uninstall Programs/Software section, i don't see it. I searched atheros as well and nothing came up.
    Any chance that you can upload the full BSOD Report? By that, I can see which devices and drivers you have connected and running, as well as system specs. I believe I have a solution for you.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html

    Best Regards,
    Frederik.
      My Computer


 
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