Sporadic BSOD during restart: irql_not_less_or_equal

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BSOD with error code irql_not_less_or_equal occurs during restart.

No driver updates were installed so I am at a loss.

Thanks in advance for your help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3601 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 1600MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2913WMP
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB
    Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 2TB
    Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB
Hi

Almost all of your crash dumps blames a legit Windows component named CLFS.SYS as the reason behind the crashes.

Code: 
BugCheck A, {8, 2, 0, fffff803d2d120e1}


Probably caused by : CLFS.SYS ( CLFS! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+405d )

CLFS.SYS is a file system related driver so it might a third party file system filter driver which is corrupting it. Please follow the below steps.

1. Uninstall Acronis True Image.

Uninstall Acronis at least as a test. It's file system filter drivers can interfere with Windows drivers.

2. Uninstall SPTD.

SPTD is installed by ISO mounting softwares like Daemon Tools , Alchohole 120% etc. This is a known problematic driver so please uninstall SPTD by downloading and running the uninstaller from the below link.

http://www.duplexsecure.com/download/SPTDinst-v186-x64.exe

Run the tool and press the "Uninstall" button to remove the driver.

sptd.jpg



"Windows 8" doesn't need a third party app to mount ISO files. You can simply mount an ISO by right clicking on it.

How to mount an ISO image in Windows 8

If the BSOD continues, please upload a new diagnostic report with next reply.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Anshad Edavana said:
Hi

Almost all of your crash dumps blames a legit Windows component named CLFS.SYS as the reason behind the crashes.

Code: 
BugCheck A, {8, 2, 0, fffff803d2d120e1}


Probably caused by : CLFS.SYS ( CLFS! ?? ::NNGAKEGL::`string'+405d )

CLFS.SYS is a file system related driver so it might a third party file system filter driver which is corrupting it. Please follow the below steps.

1. Uninstall Acronis True Image.

Uninstall Acronis at least as a test. It's file system filter drivers can interfere with Windows drivers.

2. Uninstall SPTD.

SPTD is installed by ISO mounting softwares like Daemon Tools , Alchohole 120% etc. This is a known problematic driver so please uninstall SPTD by downloading and running the uninstaller from the below link.

http://www.duplexsecure.com/download/SPTDinst-v186-x64.exe

Run the tool and press the "Uninstall" button to remove the driver.

sptd.jpg



"Windows 8" doesn't need a third party app to mount ISO files. You can simply mount an ISO by right clicking on it.

How to mount an ISO image in Windows 8

If the BSOD continues, please upload a new diagnostic report with next reply.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the info.

I have been considering ditching Acronis for other reasons so this could be the clincher.
Since Seagate Disk Wizard has a basic version of Acronis backup would you recommend dropping that too?

Can I uninstall SPTD without affecting the other functions of Alcohol 120?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3601 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 1600MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2913WMP
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB
    Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 2TB
    Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB
Code: 
[COLOR=#333333]Since Seagate Disk Wizard has a basic version of Acronis backup would you recommend dropping that too?[/COLOR]

Yes, all Acronis components should be removed.

Code: 
[COLOR=#333333]Can I uninstall SPTD without affecting the other functions of Alcohol 120?[/COLOR]

Code: 
[COLOR=#333333]Can I uninstall SPTD without affecting the other functions of Alcohol 120?[/COLOR]

I am not sure whether all the functions work but you should remove SPTD for a stable system. Let us check how the system works without SPTD and Acronis filter drivers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
I can live without the virtual drive feature but since Windows Backup falls short of my requirements I will need to keep Acronis.
In addition I've noticed that my version of SPTD is out of date. That may be significant.
I will try running without SPTD but will retain Acronis.
No point in pulling too many wires. ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3601 Mhz, 4 Core(s)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-B75M-D2V
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 1600MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2913WMP
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1080
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital WD10EZEX-00RKKA0 1TB
    Seagate ST2000DL003-9VT166 2TB
    Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB
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