How to Fix Blue Screen Error on Windows - IRQL Not Less or Equal - Quick Easy Fix!

#windows #bsod #bluescreen #pchelp #windowshelp
If you're using your computer or laptop and suddenly you get the blue screen error that pops up (BSOD - blue screen of death) and the stop code says: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, here are few quick and easy fixes!
In the command prompt running as administrator try these three command inputs:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Try: sfc /scannow
You can also try a Restore Point and go back to a time before you were getting the BSOD stop code: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.
If that doesn't work try this next:
- Windows Update & Security (make sure all your drivers and windows are up to date)
- Run a memory test (Windows Memory Diagnostic)
- Check your hard drive, type in command prompt:
"wmic diskdrive get status, model"
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[@witchdoctor2333]

I'm getting this code as a loop in my boot up process to attempt to load windows..... I have swapped out ram to retry but I need some insight

[@kylemenos]

Hi I do the steps as you show with caps and spaces and once I hit scan in the second step it adds the two lines and doesn't scan and I get locked out of all inputs but the flashing bar where symbols appears stays on screen _

[@sittingduck4771]

Great video man, thank you SO much! I was browsing the internet for this BSOD and all i got were these 25 pages of so called "simple" solutions... if you happened to be a rocket scientist. This video is about solving a complicated issue actually made simple. Now, i don't yet know if this is gonna solve all my pc crashes but at least i could execute all your instructions step by step. Good job again!

[@breakaway2x]

Thanks so much for such a nice comment! I'm glad it can help!

[@Janzer_]

latest windows update for 10 started causing bsods with this error.

[@breakaway2x]

yes! you can try restore point to before updating.

[@jc1971]

Have you had any success @janzer_

[@WarGamesComedy]

Same but on windows 12

[@blunderbussboi]

...​@WarGamesComedy there is no windows 12💀

[@breakaway2x]

Blue screen error in windows? Try these solutions! Cheers

[@thedavelam]

Thanks so much for this video. How would I proceed if the ScanHealth says the component store is repairable? Just run the restore health anyway? Thanks

[@breakaway2x]

Yes run it completely and see if it solved the problem. If it didn't, then you know it's a different issue such as RAM.

[@thedavelam]

@@breakaway2x it did not solve the problem lol Thanks. I’ll research more and bug you again when I’m at a dead end. Really appreciate it.

[@brighver_cs]

isnt this a mistake on Microsoft's part? since i moved to win 11 i have experienced bsod several times. but since i use win 10 everything is fine

[@breakaway2x]

yes I think so!

[@naphatpankaew590]

How am I supposed to go to cmd prompt if my monitor still in blue screen?

[@breakaway2x]

Ah, restart the computer and run cmd prompt when it's not in blue screen. If it's in blue screen the moment you start the PC then you need to boot into safe mode and then run cmd prompt from safe mode.

[@soupcan2]

What if it says windows resource protection didnt find any intergrity violation?

[@breakaway2x]

it means sfc scan did not find anything wrong.

[@KirisNavidad]

Is overheating causing this also? Bcs of the thermal paste is not changed in many years

[@breakaway2x]

Good question. Overheating can definitely cause system crashes, freezes, etc., but there's an easier way to check by using free programs you can download like CPU-Z or just check your BIOS if it includes a CPU temp reader....it can tell you if your CPU is overheating or not. If it is, you should change the thermal paste anyways or check the fans and make sure they are all working and there's no dust.

[@ShaunB181]

When I do this coding it comes up with…. Elevated permissions are required to run DISM Use an elevated command prompt to complete these tasks. What does this mean ??

[@breakaway2x]

make sure you run command as administrator

[@ShaunB181]

@@breakaway2x how do I make sure I do ?!? I don’t know hot to make I run as a administrator 🤣

[@naveenantz29]

@@ShaunB181 you basically right click on the command prompt when you open and choose RUN AS ADMINSTRATOR

[@taejaharper2647]

Error 87 came up from the first message

[@rizzo538]

I’m blue screening over and over during this whole process. Do I have to start from beginning with the /checkhealth step or can I just do the scannow if I’ve already done the first 3 and then my computer bluescreened. It seems like my computer won’t even stay on long enough to do the whole process

[@breakaway2x]

it sounds to me that you should replace your RAM. The memory sticks (RAM) are not expensive and removing the old ones and putting in news ones is easy to do (plug and play).

[@rizzo538]

@@breakaway2x I did a memory diagnostic and it said no problems detected. I haven’t touched my pc in a few days now, but next time I did I was going to do “check disc” as a friend said it’s possible my ssd is failing. I’ve basically knocked it down to ssd or RAM tho. I guess it’s a sign for some upgrades

[@Babu69Official]

How do I prevent this from happening again?? Never download optional updates?

[@breakaway2x]

If you have ascertained the problem was coming from a windows update, then yes, just prevent it from installing that particular update.

[@BoomingMinecraft]

what if it says: The Component Store Is repairable. Please hep me

[@breakaway2x]

right click on "start" and choose "Powershell with admin" and enter. Then type in: DISM /Online/Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup (then enter). Then type in: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth (and enter) Then restart the PC.

[@kyriakospaschalides6983]

what do you mean power shell with admin @@breakaway2x

[@CrypticRust]

what if it says this Error: 87 The cleanup_image option is unknown. For more information, refer to the help by running DISM.exe /?. The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log

[@breakaway2x]

go to cmd prompt as administrator then type in the following: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

[@sittingduck4771]

Had it too at one time. In my case it was caused because of a typo... make sure you type it exactly as he states (spaces, etc), then it should work

[@daddyleon]

But what if it doesn’t go further than 0%?

[@breakaway2x]

first make sure the disk and the computer connections are 100% connected (recheck the cable and port). If that's not it, it could be your computer is unable to load the OS file or disk information for booting up. You'll have to create a bootable media on a USB drive. But before that try running CHKDSK in safe mode and run the scan.

[@sahruladiputra3756]

What causing this problem? RAM or SSD?

[@breakaway2x]

it is more likely RAM. If it's an SSD, a simple diagnostic scan can also find if your SSD has any defects.

[@ygorules2]

How would I solve this if the pc won’t even go past this at all? Because that’s precisely what’s happening to me currently Thank you in advance

[@breakaway2x]

I would suggest to try installing new RAM as the quickest and simplest way. They are very cheap.

[@ygorules2]

@@breakaway2x thank you! Very much appreciated

[@strinxfts6270]

Error 87 pls help

[@taejaharper2647]

Same

[@syedafatimazahrasyedafatim8575]

My laptop is not going to the password page 😢 and my laptop window is 8 plz help me

[@breakaway2x]

the easiest thing to try first is to disconnect / unplug all devices from your computer (like printers, scanners, media card readers, phone/ipod/mp3 player, usb storage devices/hard drives, cds/dvds). Sometimes hardware interferes with normal boot process of windows.

[@bossaharamy9558]

it still i get this page whnever i go to play roblox it show up windows 8,1

[@PaprikasKrumpliii]

same

[@Akisder]

i have a geforce gt 1030 and im crashing every time and non of these worked

[@breakaway2x]

have you confirmed it is not an issue with memory or RAM?

[@guevxra]

i have a i9 14900k , rtx 4090 , 128gb ram , 1200 pws and still crashing in every game , out of video memory

[@breakaway2x]

4090 rtx is a great card. How much GPU ram do you have? 128 GB CPU RAM is great. You can try to customize your Virtual Memory Size. Another thing you can check is to update your graphics driver. Lastly, check your GPU card settings if you have NVidia go into NVidia Control Panel and adjust settings in 3D settings.

[@lorcadusyt771]

bro for real it is so annoying. did you get any fix for that

[@ROTLICHTALARM]

Such crashes are only Intel CPU and motherboard integrator related,even if it shows video memory,there were videos bout that everywhere recently. Try updating your BIOS if there is a new version.

[@jay3251]

After RestoreHealth I’ve been stuck on 62.3% for 25 mins now 😢.

[@breakaway2x]

This sounds like there is an issue with your RAM memory stick. Try the test again and see if it keeps hanging at the exact same 62.3%. If it keeps doing it, then change the RAM and redo the test and it'll work fine.

[@play_with_zuma]

It stuck for me too at same 62.3 %

[@BigLFJ-ql1rt]

Did you replace the RAM? And did it fix the issue?

[@davidbutler5400]

Also stuck at 62.3. EDIT: nevermind I just waited for about 10 minutes and it completed.

[@PuReGhOsTT]

I'm getting this error super frequently now... very annoying

[@breakaway2x]

check to see if its your RAM sticks. Those are fairly easy to replace or even just buy a couple back up ones on hand and test it out if your PC is still doing it or not. Mine was a RAM issue and when I changed the RAM sticks, it works perfectly now.

[@newbiepk]

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