driver_irql_not_less_or_equal (mwlu97w8x64.sys) ----> what does this mean?

Anonymous
2013-12-15T19:57:51+00:00

I bought Surface Pro 2 recently. It is a brand new computer. All I have done is to use it doing homework, watching videos. 

But it happened several time recently, I am doing nothing, just letting it on.  it suddenly crashed and let me search for  "driver_irql_not_less_or_equal (mwlu97w8x64.sys)". what does this mean?

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Anonymous
2014-09-05T18:06:48+00:00

Hi allenyw80,

Thank you for the reply. I understand you are having the same issue on your replacement device and I know this is a frustrating situation for you. I'm here to guide you in the right direction. 

Please try the following:

  1. Back up your files.
  2. Do a reset.
  3. Go to Charms>Settings>PC settings>One Drive>Sync Settings>Turn off Sync your settings on this PC. This step will isolate the settings from other computers that might affect your Pro 2.
  4. Install all updates.
  5. Install your apps back one by one to see if the problem comes back with certain apps.
  6. If the problem continues, please contact our Support.

Best Regards,

Clare

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-04-04T16:56:01+00:00

    Yes, blue screen.

    I was just opening a web page, nothing special before that.

    I had a few crashes earlier in the week related to Toshiba dynadock and I reinstalled the DisplayLink driver, and no crash since then when connected to dynadock.

    The blue screen happened when I was not connected, just wifi.

    Thanks, Aviv.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-04-03T20:12:13+00:00

    Greetings AvivS,

    Is this a Blue Screen error? Can you recall the last few things you were doing prior to getting the error?

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-04-03T05:19:19+00:00

    Yes, on Surface Pro 2.

    Thanks, Aviv.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-04-02T20:12:22+00:00

    Greetings,

    Are you getting this on a Surface Pro 2 like Hillarychen is, or are you getting this on a different Surface?

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