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FIX: Driver irql_less_or_not_equal Blue on Windows 10 BSOD

Scanning and replacing your memory usually fixes this issue

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Updated onOctober 31, 2024

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Fix Windows 10 OS errors with Fortect:

Many users encountered driver irql_less_or_not_equal on Windows 10, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you how to fix this problem.

ThisBSOD errorappears due to issues with your RAM or drivers. In some cases,overclockingcan cause this problem

How do I fix driver IRQL not less or equal error?

First, restart your PC and check if the problem persists.Keep your system up to dateand remove any overclocking settings. If you have any non-essential USB devices, remove them.

Now let’s move on to advanced fixes:

1. Update your network and display adapters

1.1 Disable your driver

1.2. Download the latest driver

Sometimes it’s better to download this driver straight from the manufacturer’s website. After installing the latest drivers, go back toDevice Manager, and enable your wireless adapter.

Also, similarly,update the graphics driveras well as the one for the Ethernet adapter, in case you have a wired Internet connection.

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2. Test the memory

Since the former doesn’t carry out extensive testing, you can also go withMemTest86+, an open-source tool that looks for issues with individual memory modules and fixes them for good. Again, though, remember the device will take a few hours to run.

4. Reinstall the problematic application

5. Disable on-board graphics

6. Run a SFC scan and DISM

SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) can help fix the driver irql_less_or_not_equal Windows 10 error by repairing corrupted system files that cause driver issues.

And before you leave, find out the bestBSOD fixing softwareto eliminate the problem in no time.

This issue can appear on any version of Windows, and we have aDriver Irql Not Less or Equal in Windows 11guide that covers this problem on the latest version.

There’s also a variation of thisIRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, and the solutions from this guide will work for that version as well.

If you fixed the problem using another solution, drop it in the comments section below to help fellow Windows users.

FIX: Driver irql_less_or_not_equal Blue on Windows 10 BSOD#

How do I fix driver IRQL not less or equal error?#

1. Update your network and display adapters#

2. Test the memory#

4. Reinstall the problematic application#

5. Disable on-board graphics#

6. Run a SFC scan and DISM#