BSOD playing multiple games, error IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

[meltedwater]

I have been experiencing multiple crashes from a few different games. The one most prominent is Dragon Age: Origins where it crashes once it starts. I have a 50/50 crash rate on other games like Hearthstone and Smite. It only crashes when a game is being played and only when the game is being booted. Some games have never caused a BSOD like League of Legends and Fallout NV. These crashes have happened for a few years now but since this computer was a backup I really never minded it much until it became my main PC for now.

 

[koolkat77]

Welcome.

No recent dumps.

Make sure your dump logging is enabled.

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click System.
3. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Settings under Startup and Recovery.
4. Check Write an even to the system log, and Automatically restart.
5. In the Write debugging information list, click Small memory dump (256k).

Location of Dumps:
C:\Windows\minidump

Please uninstall Daemon Tools. It uses a driver called sptd.sys which is known to cause BSODs in Windows 7.

 SPTD Removal:

• Uninstall the software using Add/Remove Programs.
• Reboot the system.
• Once the program is uninstalled, run sptd.sys uninstaller to remove the driver from your system.
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As an alternative, many people recommend the use of Total Mounter or Magic ISO

Revo Uninstaller:

Use Revo Uninstaller to uninstall stubborn software.

• Download and install the software
• Opt for Advance Mode while uninstalling which allows you to remove leftover registry.
• Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

 Clean boot

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ation-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html

Reduce items at start-up. No software except anti-virus is required plus doing this improves the time for logging into windows:

• How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7

Run the System File Checker that scans the of all protected Windows 7 system files and replaces incorrect corrupted, changed/modified, or damaged versions with the correct versions if possible:

• Click on the rb:
• Type CMD on Search
• Left click and Run as Administrator
• Type SFC /scannow

Full tutorial here:

• http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Run Disk Check on your Hard Drive for file system errors and bad sectors on it.

 Hard Drive Diagnostics

• Double click and open my computer.
• Right click on desired drive and hit properties.
• Click on tools tab and Check now.

Read complete instructions on the tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

Other Tests:

 

• Upload a screenshot of your hard disk using Crystal Disk Info.
• Make a hard drive test from the hard drive manufacturers website.
• Test your Hard Drive with SeaTools.