Comp issues

[nadriel]

Right, I have this lovely new comp. Unfortunately, it keeps crashing on me.

I'm getting a blue screen with DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

It only crops up when I run certain applications, and not with any regularity (but quite a bit of frequency when using said programs).

Given that the programs are: Windows Media Player, Winamp, Intervideo WinDVD and Ventrilo (a voice chat program), I'm working on it being something to do with the sound card.

I've got onboard sound, which I disabled and removed the drivers for to use my better sound card which I've put in.

So, any fellow techies out there who've got suggestions? I've poked around on some tech websites, but they aren't too helpful without me actually going through a lengthy signup process, so I thought I'd ask here first, as I know there are several people reading this journal who are much better at support/hardware than me...

Comments

[fidgetstitch.livejournal.com]

Uninstall and reinstall the sound card, if no different check the soundcards manufacturers website for a driver update??

Presuming the sound cards in working order sooo...have you checked out the new sound card in device manager? I'd imagine you have...not sure what else I can say to try...

I'm not terribly techie, but I do pick up some things at peeceeworld =)

[nadriel.livejournal.com]

Afraid I've gone through all that. But thanks :-)