DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Please help! 3

[cokobdder]

I've had my linksys PCI Adapter for as long as i can remember... It has worked flawlessly with my D-Link G router, but the router is old so i decided to go out to walmart and pick up a new one. The guy working suggested a Belkin N Wireless Router, so I went ahead and bought it. I set it up as soon as I got home and it works excellent with my Wii, Ipod Touch, laptop, and my wired desktop. But my wireless desktop in the basement ( the one with the PCI Adapter ) get the BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH. When i take out the adapter i can log in and everything, but the second i put it back in I get the blue screen again.. I have access to the internet still by putting my d-link router back in but i just want to get my desktop to work with my new router..

technical info:
*** STOP: 0x000000D1 (0x756F7704, 0x000000002, 0x0000000000, 0xED03DCD9)

*** RT2500.sys - Address ED03DCD9 base at ED027000, DateStamp 42675c99

 

[MMSMSD]

Does your linksys PCI adapter support N? I'm guessing that it does and there's something wrong when you try to connect with N. Try setting the Belkin router to G-ONLY and see if the computer behaves. If so, then it's either the 'N' portion of the card or perhaps a power issue when the card tries to use N. Also, reseat the external antennas, if there are any, on the PCI card. Hope this helps.

 

[cokobdder]

No idea, it says Wireless-G PCI Adapter 2.4 GHz 802.11g

I went into my router by going to my IP address in internet explorer, but i dont see an option to change it to N.

 

[MMSMSD]

Since your adapter is not N, then my suggestion won't work. I'm not sure why connecting to a different wireless router would crash the computer. Changing your router shouldn't affect the desktop computer at all. I mean, it could stop you from getting access but not crash the computer entirely. Is the new router close to the failing desktop? Perhaps the power of the new router is causing a problem with that system. In the BELKIN settings, you should be able to lower the power output. That's about all I can think of that might have a shot at affecting your desktop computer.

 

[Freestone]

Since you say you've had the Linksys PCI adapter for ages, have you ever updated its driver?

 

[cokobdder]

the signal is full, so yeah its pretty close.

that could be it! the router puts out way more mbps than the adapter... ill try to lower the power.

i dont know which revision my adapter is therefore i cant update... i have no idea how to get it out of my comp :/

 

[donb01]

There is a new bug in town.

Look in your C:\Windows\System32 directory for a file called 2.exe, 2.com, or 2.something. That is a new trojan downloader that's floating around. I finally caught mine in the nightly scan and got rid of it this morning. It seems that it activates at night, but something before that drops down to the DOS level and tries to do some kind of interrupt hook. On my computer I got an error describing the failed operation with a Cancel / Ignore prompt to which I replied Cancel. If you let it sit there long enough with out responding you end up with a BSOD.

After that it showed up in the Virus Scan and was deleted off my computer. I haven't had the error pop back up again (yet).

Hopefully it helps you too.

 

[Freestone]

There should be some sort of identification on the Linksys PCI adapter. Can you tell us the model of the PCI adapter?

 

[cokobdder]

didnt have any of the files on my comp.. and im positive its not a bug or anything loke that.

 

[cokobdder]

the model is WMP54G

 

[Freestone]

From the below link, the "Where's my model number ?" link shows that there should be a lebel on your PCI adapter showing model version.

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WMP54G/download

 

[Freestone]

... model and version, sorry.

 

[cokobdder]

yeah, i know all that. but i need to take it out of my comp to see the version and model. how can i get it out of my computer?

 

[Freestone]

I am confused. Your first post says "When i take out the adapter i can log in and everything, but the second i put it back in I get the blue screen again.. "

Instead of adapter, as in the Linksys adapter, were you referring to the N router?

 

[BadBigBen]

What SP are you at? if you are still at SP2 or lower then update to the latest, or read the following article and use the hotfix...

Stop error message on a Windows XP-based computer: "STOP 0x000000D1"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/916595

General info on the BSOD: 0x000000D1: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

The system attempted to access pageable memory using a kernel process IRQL that was too high. The most typical cause is a bad device driver (one that uses improper addresses). It can also be caused by caused by faulty or mismatched RAM, or a damaged pagefile.

Source: Aumha.org

Error Message with RAM Problems or Damaged Virtual Memory Manager

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810093

"STOP:0xD1" Error Message When You Start Your Windows XP-Based Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316208

Stop 0x000000D1 Error Message When You Turn Your Computer Off

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317326

Ben
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[cokobdder]

no, I meant adapter as in the the antenna on the PCI Adapter. sorry for the confusion

 

[cokobdder]

I'm downloading the hotfix now, but how do i find out what service pack I'm at? sorry...

 

[cokobdder]

i cant download the hotfix... i keep getting errors when trying to go to the links..

 

[Freestone]

It is hard to advise on how to open the case of your PC without seeing it. Most tower PCS have two or three screws on the back holding the left side-panel on (as facing the front of the PC). Desktop units usually have four or five screws on the back holding the top cover on, two or three along the top and one in each corner.

Do you have any PC-savvy who may assist you?

 

[cokobdder]

not really.... so if i unscrew all of the screws on the back, i should be able to take out the adapter?