IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

[Guest]

I've been getting the ugly blue screen of death a lot lately, and it's always
the same message: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Also, towards the bottom it has
more tech. detail:
*** STOP: 0x0000000A ( 0x000000E8, 0x00000002, 0x00000001, 0x806BB896)

What's going on here? I've had XP for months! and I never got the blue
screen before a couple of days ago. It crashed every 30 min. or so... I can't
stand much more of this!

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

That error message indicates a driver issue. Troubleshooting it can be
lengthy. Check that your hardware and the drivers for it meet the
compatibility list:

ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/services/whql/hcl/winxphclx86.txt

More on these stop errors and additional steps you can take:

Troubleshooting a Stop 0x0000000A Error in Windows XP [Q314063]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314063

HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP [Q310560]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org