Irql_Not_Less_Equal 2

[mindsweeper]

Hello there, I always get that stop message whenever I try shutting down the computer. I'm running Windows XP Professional. I've been to the microsoft site but found only jibberish terms. Could someone please help me with deciphering the solutions?

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prmd_stp_hwpg.asp

Thanks.

 

[rwise2112]

A Stop 0xA message might occur after installing a faulty device driver, system service, or firmware. If a Stop message lists a driver by name, disable, remove, or roll back the driver to correct the problem. If disabling or removing drivers resolves the issues, contact the manufacturer about a possible update. Using updated software is especially important for multimedia applications, antivirus scanners, and CD mastering tools.

This is simply stating, that if you added or changed anything just before this error started remove/uninstall it. This includes programs and/or drivers. Also look for updated drivers for your hardware if they are available.

A Stop 0xA message might also be due to failing or defective hardware. If a Stop message points to a category of devices (video or disk adapters, for example), try removing or replacing the hardware to determine if it is causing the problem.

This is saying there could be a bad piece of hardware attached to the PC. Try disconnecting devices, to see if the error goes away. Unplug printers, USB devices, etc. Also PCI cards installed in the PC should be removed for this step.

If you encounter a Stop 0xA message while upgrading to Windows XP Professional, the problem might be due to an incompatible driver, system service, virus scanner, or backup. To avoid problems while upgrading, simplify your hardware configuration and remove all third-party device drivers and system services (including virus scanners) prior to running setup. After you have successfully installed Windows XP Professional, contact the hardware manufacturer to obtain compatible updates. For more information about simplifying your system for troubleshooting purposes, see " Troubleshooting Concepts and Strategies" and "Troubleshooting Startup" in this book.

This doesn't really apply to you, as you've already got XP installed.

 

[linney]

These might help you understand your errors.

http://www.aumha.org/a/shtdwnxp.htm

http://www.aumha.org/kbestop.htm

 

[s0121]

ActuallY the most common way AND easiest way to explain the ERRORS (IRQ_NOT_LESS_EQUAL)is U HAVE AN UNSIGNED DRIVER INSTALLED ON XP. Check and remove any and all unsigned drivers... been using XP for well over a year. Beta TESTER and that is the easiest way to correct the error.
Yes, i'll get lots of flack bout the common and simple explanation... but i bet u can understand the problem now.
Frank Smith
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[mindsweeper]

Thanks for the help. How do I know which driver is unsigned and where should I go to find out?

 

[linney]

To start File Signature Verification, click Start, click Run, type sigverif, and then click OK.

 

[aniliyengar]

Please take out all the expansion cards and restart the sys and check if u get the error.if it doesnt come up...start putting the expansion card one by one and after putting one card restart the sys and check if u get the error.
if u get the error on any of the card.then check the card on another slot ...if it still has the problem then there could be a problem with that expansion card.

 

[Guest_imported]

Trying to upgrade from Windows 98SE to WindowsXP on a Compaq Presario 7471,AMDK6 chip,30gbHD, CD/RW, 256MB memory.Removed network cards.

I have tried both an upgrade and a full install of the WindowsXP Pro software. The windowsXP Pro installation setup tells me that my bios is compatible. I have tried to format the harddrive and install from a clean slate.

The IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL error surfaces every time. Is there something going on in the bios that XP installation
can't find.

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Newposter]

If you installed EasyCd Creator 5 and included DirectCD as part of the installation, it causes this error. If you uninstall that portion of EasyCd Creator and reboot a couple of times the error goes away. Newposter
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