Computer has crashed multiply times. DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL ntoskrnl.exe

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My computer has crashed all through out the week, about 7 times. Every time it is the same error, DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. I looked up how to view a .dmp file and found a BlueScreenViewer. Downloaded it and found out it was being caused by ntoskrnl.exe. I've tried multiply solutions and none have worked so far. Im running Windows 7. Would really like some help. :)

I can upload the dmp file if needed.

specs:
AMD FX-8120 8-core (Zambezi)
Asrock extreme 3 mobo
2x 8gb RAM
1.5 Tb HDD
1x 550 Ti 2gb GPU
 
Solution
Well, a clean install might be the best solution at this point. Make sure to download those drivers from the motherboard page first and put them on a disk or external hard drive so you can install them immediately following the OS install. You might have to download them from your friends I guess. What a drag.
There's about nine hundred thousand different things that can throw an ntoskrnl.exe error. That stands for NT (Windows NT, which used to be a server platform but is now the basis for most windows file systems.) OS (Operating system) KRNL (Kernel, or the core of the OS. So basically, Windows NT operating system kernel executable error is what that is and just about any service or application running could cause a problem with it.

I would start with running Seatools for windows to see if it's a hard disk error. Hard disk failures often result in errors as do failing memory modules. Run the short DST test and if it passes, run the long generic. If it passes that run memtest86 for a minimum of 4 and preferably 7 passes on each module. Test the modules separately as testing multiple modules can result in false errors plus you can't really determine which module is throwing the error if tested together.

If the hard disk and the RAM are both ok after testing we can move forward. You might also run an sfc/scannow to see if the bsod is a result of a system corruption.

Seatools for windows:

http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/seatools-win-master/

Memtest86:

http://www.memtest86.com/download.htm

SFC/Scannow (Ignore that the tutorial is for windows 7, it's the same test:

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/3047-sfc-scannow-command-run-windows-8-a.html
 

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Sorry for not replying sooner, just now got back on my computer. I've already ran Memtest and got 0 errors. Ive also done a dsk chk and nothing either. Ill run Seatools and sfc/scannow and report back later.
Also, Im uploading crash files now. Download available soon.
 

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I've had AVG for awhile now and this hasn't happened before. Ill uninstall the App charger.
 


Just because you have had an applicaton for some time with no problems doesn't mean that it won't conflict and have problems later on if something else changes that it doesn't like. New applications, drivers, windows updates or even hardware can make a piece of software or device that worked fine before begin acting stupid.
 

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If I was to uninstall AVG, what would you recommend for a anti-virus?
 
Well we'll see if it continues to crash after you remove it.

You can put it back on. But even the windows AV program is good enough for now.

I dont use a separate AV program here on Win8, just windows defenders. Its not the greatest but most of the others either slow the system down or cause crashes.

I dont do torrents or anything like that. And so far its fine.

Havent been infected by anything nothing has crashed, the computer hasnt died lol

Myself I dont bother with separate anti virus programs.

 
Use of Windows defender together with Malware Bytes is sufficient protection for anyone so long as you are not visiting or downloading high risk content, and maybe even then, and keeping the definitions current. If you don't like Windows defender, Avira free antivirus would be my second choice.

Do not however, count on an AV program to protect you from malware. It won't. Generally AV scanners don't detect malware and malware scanners don't detect viruses so you do need both. However, Paul is correct in that for now, while trying to solve your issue, it doesn't need to be on. Just don't go visiting any porn, torrent or other questionable websites and don't open any email attachments until you turn it back on. Probably not a good idea to do most of those things even then.
 

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Wow, never thought of it that way. Just in case, Im going to do a full scan before I uninstall AVG. Fyi, this SeaTools Long Generic test is taking forever.
 
If it passed the short DST it's probably ok. You can probably stop the long generic test, or maybe there is an issue which is why it's taking so long. Generally, you want to run the tests when you're not doing other stuff, like overnight or when you plan to be away from the rig for a while.
 

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Forgot to mention it only crashes whenever I wake up my computer from sleep. Anyway, I woke it up this morning and it still crashed. Same error and everything. Side note, when ever I start up my computer, I get this pop-up error:

RunDLL
There was a problem starting
C:\users\-------\AppData\Roaming\newnext.me\nengine.dll
The specified module could not be found.

Not sure if that could be related or not, just thought I'd mention it.
 

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Problem still occurred today but surprisingly, it took longer for it crash. Ive ran MalwareBytes and it found a lot of detections (yesterday). Still crashed though. However, checking BSV, it also mentions a file called CLASSPNP.SYS. Could still use some help here. :)
 
As explained in this linked thread, the classpnp.sys generally relates to scsi devices. You might want to follow the repair instructions listed in the thread for repairing file corruption or scsi driver issues.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/537712/windows-7-hangs-when-loading-driver-classpnpsys/
 

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Well, I followed the steps on that thread and windows didnt find anything. I also installed windows updates to see if that would make a difference. Still crashed today. However, instead its kdcom.dll and ntoskrnl.exe. Also forgot to mention my CPU is OCed to 3.5ghz. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
 

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Im gonna take a guess and say the cooler is the CPU cooler. Im using an H100 from corsair. (lowest temp ive had is 5) Im using a CM Silent Pro M - 1000W PSU.

Heres links incase you want:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171049
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181038&cm_re=corsair_H100-_-35-181-038-_-Product

(except that the H100 I bought isn't refurbished.)