Drive_irq_not_less_or_equal

Have tablet pc with windows xp home that I use on the road (truck drive). had pcmiler gps program running and it seemed to go into a loop. could not stop it. Task manager would not come up either. Powered off to end it. On restart in any mode except command prompt it ends with the windows logo screen with the bars working under the logo.

If i go command prompt it loads up to \system32\drivers\iomdisk.sys and stops doing anything.

Tried repair and told no hard drive. Tried reinstall and told no hard drive.

***Stop: 0x000000D1 (0x00000018, 0x000000018, 0x00000002, 0x00000000, 0xf71fa25d)
***iastor.sys - address f71fa25d base at f71ebooo, date stamp 422f3bcc

am i fried? do not know how to fix it without getting into the hard drive. No new hardware or software had been installed.

have windows 98 disk, maybe it will get into the drive and install then i can put xp back in?

do not think it looking good but would appreciate geek help. by the way I was E-6, now I c i am e2, big loss in pay. lol

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888399/en-us
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927015/en-us

There's tons of causes for the 0x000000D1 error, and most are related to network cards/drivers/settings/configuration. Some are related to storage problems. I think you fall into the storage problem category, mainly because you mentioned that the PC is no longer seeing the hard drive correctly, and the file iastor.sys is an Intel file for storage and is part of the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. You can find more info about the Intel files here: http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-020825.htm Apparently, Dell released a bunch of laptops with either bad controllers, or bad iastor.sys files a while back. Maybe some of this will help in your situation http://www.ydeologi.com/2006/04/26/...ws-xp-blue-screen-error-stop-code-0x000000d1/
There may be a new driver available from Intel (download it here http://downloadcenter.intel.com/fil...XP+Home+Edition&lang=eng&strOSs=45&submit=Go!) that you might be able to install from a command prompt or a live CD (like a Knoppix disc or a PECD or the UBCD4Win) by replacing the current files with newer ones. Exactly how you'd do this, I have no idea; it's just theory at this point. Here's a link about he other file you mentioned iomdisk.sys and it goes into some things I just mentioned (using a live CD to repair the problem) so it may be useful. http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=813462 The file iomdisk.sys is a file for Iomega drives (they're well known for their now obsolete Zip drives). Why this would be on your PC if you don't use (and have never used) any Iomega products is a mystery, but I'm trying to be thorough. If possible, download and run a hard drive diagnostic to make sure the drive hasn't crashed or is about to crash. You can usually download a diagnostic from the hard drive maker's web site. Well, I hope something in this novel of a post helps....

Good luck!

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Sure appreciate the quick reply. I did not mention my laptop is a gateway purchased Sep 06. I do use a zip drive to back up my log files on a regular basis. I do my Federally required log book on the computer and need the back up in case of a failure in the computer. back up was not taking place when the loop started. not sure if the zip drive was connected or not.

Have used the zip for many years on laptops and desktops without any problems, that I am aware of anyway. I have 100/250 and 750 drives and disks. guess I need to look for another solution to backup.

I currently have a toshiba satellite A215-S4817 to use on the road. Thinking I should go to a flash drive for back up.

thanks for your quick reply and information.

 

Excellent idea. They're smaller, quicker, less cumbersome, totally universally compatible on just about any PC, and more reliable, plus you don't need to lug around a drive and those thick-a** disks, and the cables, and possibly a power supply for the mess. And if you had to replace a zip disk (if you can even find 'em anywhwre but online), they aren't cheap; well, they weren't cheap about 6 years ago A USB flash drive fits on your key ring, and a 2gb unit is under $20 these days.
Anyway, back to your issues.... I'd recommend uninstalling all the Iomega software and re-install it if you need it. If you have the Iomega CD, you can use it to reload, but I'd strongly recommend checking the Iomega web site for newer software. As stated above, a full diagnostic on the hard drive is a real good idea. Be sure the PC is plugged in; the diagnostics can take a very long time and you wouldn't want the battery to die in the middle of the test.

 

thank again for your assistance. I just came in off the road. I will get flash drive for use.

In regards to the iomega program on my gateway; with the error message, I cannot get into the hard drive to uninstall anything. Recovery disks do not work, cannot reinstall the os or anything. Message says the hard drive cannot be found. Do not know how to do it without those disks working. I cannot find a patch cord which would allow me to slave the laptop hard drive to my desktop to attempt recovery. Have been thinking if I could get such a cable I may be able to fix the drive.

Have been thinking that perhaps I could wire something up myself if i could get the wiring diagrams for the laptop and desktop hard drive connections so I could run wire from pin to proper pin. It is beyond my knowledge level but am not afraid to try it. worst case after all is losing the drive. And right now it is worthless anyway.

Not a lot of critical information would be lost if I cannot recover this drive but the backup was a month old. Actually nothing critical would be lost but I would prefer to be victorious here. :major

 

I appreciate your reply. The gateway hard drive does not have pins. Its connections are the same design as that used to connect a usb cable. i.e. tabs with conductor strips on it. makes contact with the laptop much the same as the usb cable does when u plug it into the computer.

The laptop drive is Hitachi Travelstar model HTS541010G9SA00. It is sata.

again, thanks for the info, i will keep the link you provided for future use. Did not know that device was available.