Windows 7 bsod afd.sys

[rwing1]

I installed Windows 7 (build 7229) a few days ago and have been getting BSODs at "random" but it seems to always happen when I have a web browser open (I suppose its not random then :S)

- EDIT: normally the browser with the trouble is FireFox but it also has happened using IE and GoogleChrome, seems to be triggered when i try to open to download window on firefox.

I receive this error.

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

With a stop code of "STOP: 0x000000D1"

and afd.sys

Here is a link to the last 5 minidumps and a list of my computer parts. I dont know how to interperet them at all and im hoping someone else may be able to help me out.

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Computer parts

Any help is much appreciated. If any other information is required just ask and I will try and provide.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on your Windows 7 system, particularly when using web browsers like Firefox, IE, and Google Chrome. The error message you're seeing is related to a driver issue. The error "DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" with the stop code "0x000000D1" is often associated with afd.sys, which is a system file related to Winsock (Windows Sockets). This error typically indicates that a driver tried to access a pageable (or non-paged) memory at an IRQL that was too high. To troubleshoot this issue effectively, here are some steps to consider:

1. Update Drivers: Ensure that all your drivers, especially network and graphics drivers, are up to date. You can check the manufacturer's website for the latest versions.
2. Scan for Malware: Perform a thorough scan for malware using Windows Defender or a reliable antivirus software to rule out any malicious software causing the issue.
3. Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. Sometimes, Microsoft releases patches that address such issues.
4. Check for Faulty Hardware: Since BSODs can sometimes be caused by hardware issues, run diagnostic tests on your hardware components, especially your RAM and hard drive.
5. Disable Add-ons/Extensions: If the issue seems related to browsers, try disabling add-ons or extensions in the browsers to see if any of them are causing conflicts. Regarding the minidump files you've provided, these contain crucial information about the system state at the time of the crash. Analyzing these dump files can help pinpoint the exact cause of the BSOD. If you're comfortable with it, I recommend using a tool like WhoCrashed or WinDbg to analyze the minidump files and provide more detailed information on the specific driver or component causing the crashes. In the meantime, ensuring your system and drivers are up to date, scanning for malware, and checking for faulty hardware are good initial steps to address the DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSOD issue. Feel free to ask if you need more guidance on analyzing the minidump files or any other assistance with troubleshooting this issue.