How do I fix the irql_not_less_or_equal error?

The IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error code means that a driver has attempted to access a memory location that it should not have attempted to access. This typically happens when a driver tries to access a memory location that is already in use by another driver. This can lead to data corruption and can cause the system to crash.

Users typically search for a solution by asking about:

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• irql_not_less_or_equal

• Restart your computer
• Update your drivers
• Scan for malware
• Check for hardware issues
• Restore your computer to a previously working state

1. Restart your computer

-Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force a power-off. -Remove the battery if it is installed. -Press and hold the power button for 30 seconds to restart your computer. -If you are using a PC, hold down the F8 key as your computer starts up. -Select the advanced startup options. -Select Safe Mode with Networking. -Select Try Windows Again. -If the problem persists, press and hold the power button for 30 seconds to restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. -Select the Troubleshoot option. -Select Advanced Options. -Select System Properties. -Select the Advanced tab. -Select the Startup Options button. -Select the Restart button.

2. Update your drivers

2. Right-click on the device that you want to update and select Properties
3. Click on the Driver tab
4. If the driver is not already listed, click on the Add button and select the driver from your computer
5. Click on the Update button
6. If the driver is already listed, click on the Update Driver button and select the latest driver from your computer
7. Click on the OK button
8. Close Device Manager

3. Scan for malware

The first step is to open the Command Prompt and type "msconfig" in the prompt. This will open the System Configuration utility. Next, you will need to click on the "Processor" tab. Here, you will need to make sure that the "Irql Not Less Than or Equal" checkbox is selected. If it is not, you will need to check it and then click on the "Apply" button. After that, you will need to click on the "Security" tab. Here, you will need to make sure that the "Disable Inheritable Protection" checkbox is selected. If it is not, you will need to check it and then click on the "Apply" button. Finally, you will need to click on the "Advanced" tab. Here, you will need to make sure that the "Enable Scan Options" checkbox is selected. If it is not, you will need to check it and then click on the "Apply" button.

4. Check for hardware issues

1. Check for any errors in the system log.
2. Check for any driver updates.
3. Check for any hardware issues.
4. If there are no hardware issues, then check for any software issues.

5. Restore your computer to a previously working state

Restore your computer to a previously working state by following these steps:

1. Boot your computer into safe mode with networking.
2. Delete the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog\Application\IrqlNotLessOrEqual\1
3. Reboot your computer.

If the answers above didn't work then you should also try:

1. Run a memory check
2. Run a system file check
3. Perform a clean boot