Windows 10 Blue Screen - IRQL-NOT-LESS-OR-EQUAL Error after 2 Years, Post-Upgrade from Win7

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Hello. I have not reinstalled the system for a long time (over 2 years). I have been using Windows 7 so far, but for some time the system was slower, it was crashing. I decided to format the disk and install a new system, I didn't have 7 anymore, so I borrowed a booted pendrive from Windows...

Kasek21 · Answer

Post screen from CrystalDiskInfo.

310artur · Answer

What is this hardware?
Start by measuring the power supply with a meter under load and without, lines 12 5 and 3.3V. If they will be OK, do a BIOS reset and then test the RAM memory in the memtest86 program, 3 passes for each bone.
Also run the HWiNFO program in the "sensor only" mode, then run the power supply test in OCCT for 10 minutes. After the test, go back to HW and take a screenshot of all monitored values.

RADU23 · Answer

SMART does not communicate anything disturbing. The disk is ok.

werix7 · Answer

1. I enclose information about the equipment. If they were insufficient (something was not visible - the report is generated by the trial version of AIDA64), please ask. 2. How do I reset the BIOS? I have to start the computer, can I do it from the BIOS? 3. Can I start with this bios, RAM test, HWiNFO, OCCT? If it is the fault of the power supply, can the tests be rather unreliable? I am asking because I do not have a meter and I will not be able to do the measurement myself, I am green in the subject of hardware, when it comes to some cables, etc.

310artur · Answer

Testing will be dangerous for this equipment. The processor is boiling and that could be the whole problem. There is no need to disassemble the PC.
Start by providing all the information that HWiNFO shows in sensor only mode. For now, do not load the computer artificially because it may overheat. Start HW and do something you usually do on the PC for a few minutes. Take a screenshot from HWiNFO and show it.

Configuration:
ASRock G41M-VS3
Core 2 Duo E7500
2x DDR3 2GB 1333MHz
GT9500

The complete set includes the model and brand of the power supply - written on the side of the power supply and this is how you have to read it.
When you open the PC, replace it with a brush (maybe for makeup

) dust from the heat sink on the CPU - so big with a fan

By the way, it is worth getting rid of dust from each heat sink and plate. When you vacuum, take a few photos of the inside of the casing - we'll know what it looks like.
We'll start from there.
The processor is already extremely overheated, the graphics card will still be 45 degrees normal, although in idle for this card it is a lot. The album is surprisingly cool compared to the rest. The processor may not work stably anymore. 80 degrees on the core is too much.
I feel that vacuuming is not enough anymore (unless the carpet has grown there) and it will be necessary, however, to dismantle the cooling and replace the thermal paste.

PS - for green ones - when you disassemble the PC, disconnect it from the power supply. Before you touch anything inside, get rid of any electrostatic charge (touch something grounded, e.g. a radiator, a protective pin in the socket, and finally the PC case instead of something directly inside).

werix7 · Answer

I know the name of the power supply, because I mentioned it a few months ago: Akyga 450W AK-B1-450. I attach screenshots from HWiNFO (when using the browser and listening to music in Winamp). Then I will look inside the casing and throw in some photos.

Kasek21 · Answer

The CPU temperature is too high - replace the thermal grease and properly install the cooling. Probably not all pushpins are kept correctly / are broken.

werix7 wrote:
Akyga 450W AK-B1-450

This is for garbage and not for powering a computer.
https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3087862.html

werix7 · Answer

I took the casing off and cleaned it a bit because it was a bit run down.
I go to the computer to get the toothpaste and clean it a little more and see what the results will be.
This is what it looks like inside:

Piotr160292 · Answer

Check your computer for viruses and change RAM. It is very likely that you have some crap in your computer, or you have corrupt / incompatible / wrong RAM. Overheating has nothing to do with it, not unless you have bad memory banks and RAM ...

310artur · Answer

Piotr at 90 degrees is a cache in the CPU also gets away and gives BS similar to RAM.
This computer is probably 10 years old and probably for a few years no one has touched this RAM. They could have fallen, but I doubt it.
It looks good on a photo PC now. Take care of this cooling - 75 degrees is the absolute maximum for this processor and it is under full load and here it hits 90 degrees and half loaded. For the summer anyway, it would be worth investing in fans for the back and front of the housing. It will be cooler inside, it will also be easier for him.

werix7 · Answer

I always had an up-to-date antivirus and every now and then I did a full scan and cleaned up system junk with various programs. Besides, BS popped up immediately after installing the system, when I had nothing on it yet, so it's probably not a virus. When it comes to RAM, when I replace the paste, I will do a test in the memtest86 program and before putting the case on, I will ask my friend to take a look to see if everything is in good contact there. The computer is almost 8 years old, but about 3-4 years ago I replaced the motherboard and by the way I replaced the RAM, because the one I had now did not fit the new motherboard. Two years ago I also bought a new drive, and a few months ago a power supply. What fans are you talking about, can you send any links, price?

310artur · Answer

Here's a sample one. It is worth spending at least the PLN 10 because the cheapest ones, if not new, start to make noise after some time. I have 2 of these at home, I turned off the control and at full speed they are practically inaudible. Yes, I think that you have such diameters there, but measure the spacing of the bolt holes to be sure. The set includes screws. Assembly is child's play. Of course, similar designs are made by other companies - they are almost identical to Arctic. Generally, the diameter should fit (I suspect 92mm), the rotation is preferably around 1400-1800, the power supply is 2 or 3 pin. And since you only have one fan power socket on the motherboard, if you give two, then such a splitter And it's to the motherboard (bottom left corner) or something like that You connect the fans to these two 12V sockets (yellow cables) and to the MOLEX power supply. PS you can also buy a toothpaste AAB TG2 good enough and cheap at least.

werix7 · Answer

I attach the latest screenshots from HWiNFO after cleaning the computer and replacing the paste. The temperature of the Prock had dropped significantly. I'm about to start the RAM test.

Piotr160292 · Answer

RAM does not test, it only changes. All these software memtesters can be put into four letters because they don't always show damage. I personally, both here on the forum, and privately, I dealt with the situation where the computer was unstable, all the Fachmen said in a chorus to try. memtestem. This showed that it is ok and the effect was that the diagnostics came to a standstill and finally, after replacing the memory with 100% functional, the computer started to work stably ... I understand that not everyone has the option, but with the current prices of DDRII memory, I think that it's not a problem to buy a 512MB cube, take out all the bones, insert the 512MB and check on some undemanding Lnux live cd.

werix7 · Answer

I installed a new system, this time 7 (professional 64 version) because I had enough of 10. It only looks nice, and besides, it's a mass of BS and other bugs. Maybe it works for others, but I will never come back to 10, unless on new equipment, because my current computer clearly does not tolerate it. So far, the system is revolving, no errors, restoration or suspensions. I was surprised (positively) by the speed of launch (about 10s faster than 10s). I have already fired the mamtest. So far 0 errors. 3 passes, ie Pass: 3? 1. This is DDRIII. 2. Maybe you're right, but it doesn't hurt to do the test first. It can always detect an error and then be sure there is something wrong with the RAM. And yes, if nothing disturbing happens, I will not throw my money away.

Kasek21 · Answer

Enough.

werix7 · Answer

Everything's fine?

RADU23 · Answer

As in the attached screenshot. No memory block corruption is visible.

werix7 · Answer

I will wait about a week, if nothing happens, the problem will be solved. What is the best antivirus and browser so that they don't overburden the CPU?

RADU23 · Answer

River theme. Everyone recommends something else. Read the rankings on the internet, choose something that will suit you. Go for something light, like Opera, Chrome.

jack63 · Answer

Chrome light? According to me PaleMoon or Vivaldi.

310artur · Answer

Better chrome than firefox at present. Usually the choice is between chrome opera and firwfox, sometimes someone has heard of safari there - the rest is exotic. (edge / IE is rather not included in the rankings although EDGE is not that bad)
For me, at least chrome works properly and the lightest from the tested.

RADU23 · Answer

Exactly. Of the most famous browsers, I have given the user 2 alternatives that consume relatively little resources. Personally, I use the FF, but it cannot be said to be light here.

werix7 · Answer

Unfortunately, my joy did not last long. Yesterday I got BSOD caused by nvlddmkm.sys. I followed these guidelines http://en.ccm.net/faq/8032-nvidia-jak-naprawic-blad-nvlddmkm-sys.
It did not help, another one appeared today, but it was triggered by a different file.
I attach dmp files. and the result of the scan with the OTL program.

I have corrected the link. RADU23

310artur · Answer

This current pseudo power supply is why it came here? The previous one was equally good and fell?
Capacitors do not have an easy life with such a power supply - do not you see swollen ones sometimes? There are some electrolytic ones - those in the CPU and RAM power section, if they are damaged, it can manifest itself.

sylweksylwina · Answer

Measure the voltage of the power supply or replace it with something proven. If there was still an error of a specific driver (in this case nvidia), then you could still suspect graphics corruption, but since you write that there was also a BSOD due to another driver, not it.

werix7 · Answer

I just pulled out the RAM bones. There were some tiny white marks on one of them. Is it normal? I am attaching a photo of the bone.

Kasek21 · Answer

No. Someone had dirty fingers from thermo paste. and that's it

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