This time, we will introduce the cause and solution for the blue screen error "0x000000D1 DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" that appears in Windows 11.
Microsoft explains that this error "indicates that a kernel-mode driver attempted to access pageable memory when the process IRQL was too high," which indicates that there is a problem with some driver.
Bug Check 0xD1: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL(Microsoft)
Causes and solutions for DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL is often caused by a network driver.
The network driver may be corrupted, outdated, or the latest version may have bugs.
There may also be a problem with the USB driver for a USB-connected wireless LAN adapter.
If there is a problem with the driver, you may be able to resolve it by running Windows Update or downloading and updating the driver from the manufacturer.
Please refer to the following page for instructions on how to reinstall the network driver.
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Other causes besides the driver include:
- Applications
- Some applications may install drivers, which can cause blue screen errors. Please check the official website for information and updates.
- system file
- If the system files are corrupted, various problems will occur. Try repairing the system files.
- Memory problems
- The DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error can also be caused by memory issues, so try running a memory diagnostic to see if that's the problem.
If the above method does not solve the problem, please refer to the following page to perform problem detection.
Detect and resolve all your Win10/Win11 device and hardware issues
If you can't start Windows 11
If Windows 11 won't start, you may be able to start it by configuring it to not display the blue screen during startup.
Please refer to the next page to change the settings and find the cause.
What to do if Windows 10/Win11 keeps restarting and won't start
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