How to fix error driver-irql-not-less-or-equal in GPU-Z

Solution Steps

1. 1 Restart GPU-Z completely. Close it, open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find any remaining GPU-Z processes, right-click → End Task. Background processes from previous sessions are the most common cause of startup crashes.
2. 2 Update GPU-Z to the latest version. Open the app, go to Help → Check for Updates (or download the latest installer from the official website). Updates fix known bugs and compatibility issues.
3. 3 Reset GPU-Z settings. Navigate to %APPDATA%\GPU-Z and rename the settings folder to add '.old'. This forces GPU-Z to create fresh settings — corrupted config files cause crashes.
4. 4 Run GPU-Z as Administrator. Right-click the shortcut → Properties → Compatibility → check 'Run as Administrator'. Some features of GPU-Z require elevated permissions.
5. 5 Check if GPU-Z conflicts with your antivirus. Temporarily disable real-time protection and test. Add GPU-Z installation folder to antivirus exclusions.
6. 6 Clear GPU-Z cache. Navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%\GPU-Z\Cache and delete all files. Corrupted cache data causes rendering and processing errors.
7. 7 Repair GPU-Z installation. Windows Settings → Apps → GPU-Z → Modify → Repair. This replaces damaged program files while preserving your data.
8. 8 If GPU-Z still won't work: uninstall from Settings → Apps, restart, reinstall from official website. A clean install is the nuclear option but fixes almost everything.