Error message, IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

[clooney3663]

hi , i have been recently been having a few issues with my computer. I often get a blue screen with an error message saying "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" . i was wondering what is causing this and what i have to do to fix it ??

 

[Outlander_04]

what is the complete message ?

what operating system are you using

have a look at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrupt_request

 

[clooney3663]

what is the complete message ?

what operating system are you using

have a look at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrupt_request

im not sure exactly what the whole error message is as i am even having trouble to get my pc to display something when i turn it on atm.
i am running windows xp sp3 .

 

[Shadow703793]

1. This error is usually driver or RAM problems:

2. Make sure your RAM is running at the correct voltage

3. Download UBCD and run Memtest86+ for a few hours and see.

 

[Outlander_04]

The first thing to try is in BIOS [ start up]

Reboot and when you see the first black and white screen hit the DEL key to enter start up

Try selecting the OPTIMISED DEFAULTS setting , and then hit F10 to save and exit

if that doesnt make a difference try

FAIL SAFE DEFAULTS

 

[swifty_morgan]

You didn't just update the driver for your video card did you ?

 

[clooney3663]

You didn't just update the driver for your video card did you ?

nah , i updated quite a while ago now , i dont think its that

 

[clooney3663]

1. This error is usually driver or RAM problems:

2. Make sure your RAM is running at the correct voltage

3. Download UBCD and run Memtest86+ for a few hours and see.

ok,

what is UBCD? and for memtest im pretty sure u need to boot from a floppy or cd for that ? i have got another problem where i cant see anything on the screen when i power my computer on even though all the components are on etc. i explain below-

i have been using my pc for some time now and all has seemed well. i stated my other prob on the forums asswell and most people have said to try the resetting of the bios. it was about an error "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA" which would sometimes make the system restart randomly and then on the restart not bring up a disply, just a black screen.

could it be that my bios needs to be reset by taking out the cmos battery and/or do a complete re-install of windows on my c drive??
may sort both probs out



thanks for your time hope you reply x

 

[Shadow703793]

UBCD: http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
Download and burn the ISO image using DeepBurner.
It has Memtest86+ (and a lot of other helpfull aps). I have a feeling you have RAM problems.
Yes, also try resetting your BIOS.

 

[Outlander_04]

any more error messages you'd like to share before we try and work out whats wrong?

 

[clooney3663]

any more error messages you'd like to share before we try and work out whats wrong?

the 2 that i have stated before, and on one of the blue screens i recieved "0x0000001a memory _management"

so i am starting to lean towards the ram now :S

 

[clooney3663]

UBCD: http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
Download and burn the ISO image using DeepBurner.
It has Memtest86+ (and a lot of other helpfull aps). I have a feeling you have RAM problems.
Yes, also try resetting your BIOS.

ok. will the try the memtest86.

I too feel that its a problem with my ram now because of an error message "0x0000001a memory _management"
i have contacted the company from where i purchased the ram and they have put me in touch with the manufacturers, i am awaiting a reply

still worth resetting bios before running memtest86?

ty for help

 

[Shadow703793]

^Yup. Reset (and put in correct voltage for RAM, some high end RAM need 2v; JDEC standard is 1.8v), then run Memtest86+.

 

[clooney3663]

^Yup. Reset (and put in correct voltage for RAM, some high end RAM need 2v; JDEC standard is 1.8v), then run Memtest86+.

Quite bizzarly i am actually using my computer with just one of the sticks of ram in the machine. Although earlier it didnt seem to matter which one of the ram was in it just wouldnt work, Have been using the computer since yesterday without any restarts, blue screen, or lockups. Am still going to run memtest96+, was planning to do it lats night but found that i burned the iso to the disc so it didnt work. Will have another try tonight. Keep you updated