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BSOD on system start-up, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Hi Guys,
This is my first time posting as I've always been pretty nifty sorting problems out, however, I am completely stumped!
For a long time now I have got BSOD every time I use the integrated webcam on my Dell Inspiron 1764. I bought it back in 2010 and never really got it sorted as I don't use the webcam at all.
Today, unfortunately, my laptop just decided to switch itself off and on again constantly going to the BSOD.
Safe mode isn't working, I'm only getting a white screen! I've tried F8 on boot up and use a system repair, couldn't find any faults.
Tried Safe Mode in Networking and got the saem white screen as safe mode, but on the odd occasion it goes to a screen saying that I've been caught pirating material - Police Central e-Crime Unit - big virus going round.
So my problems seem to be two-fold.
1) I have a virus, but in order to remove it I need to enter safe mode or normal mode.
2) When I enter normal mode it goes straight to BSOD after 'Waiting'
Unfortunately I'm not smart enough to have done a system restore point in the last 18 months and there is some vital work on my laptop which I can't lose, so formatting is out of the question.
Also, I know it is the webcam causing the issue as the little white dot on the lens shows up just before it goes to BSOD, which is what has historically happened.
I hope there is something that can be done, appreciate all your help!