Blue Screen--message "IRQ not less than or equal"

Hello,

Getting the above message...what's happening? :cry

This began last night out of the blue...had not loaded new software or installed new hardware. Any ideas?

Also, I can't remember how to get to BIOS setup on Toshiba Portege 4010 laptop...could use your help?

Thanks,

bkt

 

Thanks PLODR,

By failing power supply...I assume you're referring to an internal component that is part of the motherboard circuitry...and not the external power charger...correct?

Interesting, since I also happen to have a similar laptop...Portege 4000 rather than my 4010, I will test the memory sticks in it and get back to you.

I was wondering if my hard drive or the XP load could be corrupt?

Thanks again,

bkt

 

PLODR,

As I think back there have been several messages which are part of the BLUE SCREEN. But can't recall since they flash on and off so fast. One that I do recall was...BAD POOL HEADER.

Also, I recall reading recommendations that pop up when XP doesn't load properly...one was to boot from the original XP CD and select "R". It also mentioned a problem with config in System32. I tried to reload and got the CD to boot XP but it hung after loading files...never went to completion where I could select "R".

bkt