windows 7 RC blue screen IRQL error

[Zevin64]

Hi, when attempting to install windows 7 RC just before the installation can finish I get a BSOD with an IRQL error. The computer automatically restarts so I don't get enough time to see the details of the error then it automatically reverts back to Vista. Some assistance please?

 

[dmex]

Hi, when attempting to install windows 7 RC just before the installation can finish I get a BSOD with an IRQL error. The computer automatically restarts so I don't get enough time to see the details of the error then it automatically reverts back to Vista. Some assistance please?

Hi Zevin,

IRQ Errors are usually caused by your Computer devices, Reset your BIOS to defaults and remove/disconnect all non-essential hardware like modems, USB hubs and etc... Doing these things should solve 99% of all setup related errors

It would help to know the error code, Can you find the Setup log and upload it here? (Windows setup log file locations)

Steven

 

[Zevin64]

Thanks for the reply dmex.

Which log file from
Windows Vista setup log file locations would contain the relevant information for my problem?

 

[dmex]

Thanks for the reply dmex.

Which log file from
Windows Vista setup log file locations would contain the relevant information for my problem?

Anything located within this folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\

 

[Zevin64]

Anything located within this folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\

RapidShare: Easy Filehosting I think these are the logs.

 

[dmex]

RapidShare: Easy Filehosting I think these are the logs.

Are you trying to use the Upgrade install option?

 

[Zevin64]

Are you trying to use the Upgrade install option?

yes.

 

[Zevin64]

.......

 

[snifferpro]

what are your system specs

 

[snifferpro]

Post your ntbtlog.txt file here in text. It is in the root of Win 7

 

[Zevin64]

Post your ntbtlog.txt file here in text. It is in the root of Win 7

I don't have Win 7 installed, the blue screen error happens during installation.

 

[Hammerhead786]

Zevin64, as previously asked by Snifferpro what are your system specs? What hardware are you using?

 

[Zevin64]

I'm using an old Vaio notebook:

Machine name: ZANGETSU
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090302-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
System Model: VGN-FS850
BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.86GHz, ~1.9GHz
Memory: 1526MB RAM
Page File: 2664MB used, 645MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10

Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2592&SUBSYS_81B8104D&REV_03
Display Memory: 121.5 MB
Dedicated Memory: n/a
Shared Memory: n/a
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igxprd32
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4704 (English)
DDI Version: 9
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/6/2006 23:23:32, 53248 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-66D2-11CF-9D61-B2A1A2C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2592
SubSys ID: 0x81B8104D
Revision ID: 0x0003
Revision ID: 0x0003
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available

-
Description: Speaker/HP (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_104D0000&REV_1003
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5845 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 5/4/2009 17:25:56, 2365792 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

Description: Digital Output(Optical) (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_104D0000&REV_1003
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKVHDA.sys
Driver Version: 6.00.0001.5845 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 5/4/2009 17:25:56, 2365792 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Basic
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No

 

[Hammerhead786]

Zevin64, first I would check to see if there is a bios update available. The next thing would be to disable onboard devices such as soundcard..etc. If Win 7 still fails to install I would suggest you do a clean install deleting/recreating the disk partition. If it still fails then I would suggest getting in touch with Sony tech support.

 

[rkellogg9]

I am having the same problem trying to do an upgrade install from Vista 32 to Windows 7 RC 32. I will try to post the error logs later, but I essentially get a BSOD with an IRQL error just before it seems to finish with the installation process.

Unfortunately clean install is not an option for me, I have the most up to date BIOS, and I have tried disabling a variety of devices.

 

[Zevin64]

I already have all my stuff up to date and I had tried disabling sound before. I reburned the disc and this time on the BSOD it wasn't an IRQL error but a problem with "afd.sys" Could anybody help me with how I could fix afd.sys?

 

[Hammerhead786]

Zevin64, are you sure it's not a bad burn? I don't suppose you have a large memory stick you could try the install from?

 

[Zevin64]

No Hammerhead I don't have a large memory stick. As I mentioned I had just reburned it....should I pick an even lower speed? And does the afd.sys error really mean anything?

 

[Hammerhead786]

Did you burn at 4x speed? If not I'd try it at that speed. I find it's handy to have a rewritable dvd so you're not making coasters. The fact that you are getting an error different to what you've normally had would suggest to me that you may have a bad burn.

 

[Anthony]

Try burning at 4x using imgburn

Use a DVD-RW disk as hammerhead says will be ok.