Repeated system crashes following "Driver Verifier" use | Error logs in Event Viewer show numerous issues.
Repeated system crashes following "Driver Verifier" use | Error logs in Event Viewer show numerous issues.
At first I encountered a BSOD titled "driver_irql_not_less_or_equal." This was the fifth driver-related crash I experienced. I searched for methods to inspect and verify drivers. Then I:
- Launched Driver Verifier Manager
- Chose Standard Settings, clicked Next
- Picked driver names from a list, clicked Next
- Chose all options, pressed Finish
After that, it prompted a restart. Once done, the PC would boot into Windows, feeling slow, and the taskbar didn’t respond. No apps were pinned, and it didn’t react to clicks. The loading circle appeared when hovering over it. After loading, the system would crash after ten seconds with the error "System_Thread_Exception_Not_Handled." I’m currently in Safe Mode, and the PC isn’t crashing. My Event Viewer shows many errors, but I don’t understand what they mean or how to fix them. mmc_DqwgwBuWWn.mp4
You probably added a virus just to test your drivers. Begin by removing the driver verifier tool. If that works, run a full scan of your computer. Check your motherboard and visit manufacturer websites for drivers related to all the hardware you've connected. Try installing everything again—if it matches the original version, you can stop the process. If it doesn't resolve the issue, reinstall Windows and install the drivers and software you downloaded. It's wise to use common sense with software to avoid unnecessary bloatware.
He seemed a bit rude about it, but most driver verification tools are essentially just malware or unnecessary software, which makes Windows utilities even more questionable. The only real way to confirm all your drivers is via native apps for those programs or by doing thorough reinstalls. It might sound like you’ll always need to reinstall or repair Windows, but that’s the point.
He was advising him to uninstall, which suggests he wasn’t sure about his intentions. Use Command Prompt as an admin and execute "verifier /reset" to turn off Driver Verifier. Unless you’re a developer or deeply skilled in troubleshooting, this step offers little benefit. If issues persist, enter safe mode with networking, save the dump files, navigate to C:\Windows\Minidump, verify presence of any minidump files, then copy the folder to Downloads (or use your desktop if syncing isn’t available). Compress the copied folder and attach it to a post. Follow instructions carefully since Windows discourages file manipulation in that directory.