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    Question Toshiba Satellite A105, Win10 install problem

    AlHuneke, Thanks for your reply. I have searched the "IRQL Not Less Or Equal" error message extensively and in most cases it points to a memory error somewhere. As suggested I ran the prescribed MemTest , but, that came back clean with no errors. It is a 32 bit machine and Win10 32 bit only...
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    Question Toshiba Satellite A105, Win10 install problem

    Well, the past two days attempting to install Linux on this Toshiba have been a lesson and experience. Curiously, a number of years ago I has installed Ubuntu running in a Virtual Box on this same machine and it ran quite well. However, I downloaded Peppermint and installed it, but, it would not...
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    Question Toshiba Satellite A105, Win10 install problem

    Thanks for the heads up GoldenRule. I think that is exactly what I'm going to do.
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    Solved! Why won't my laptop operate without the charger?

    About six months ago a laptop I have exhibited a similar symptom, it would only operate when the charger was connected and powered. Without hesitation I went on Amazon and ordered a replacement battery. Once the new battery was installed, it worked like new, Rechargeable batteries, like laptop...
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    Question Toshiba Satellite A105, Win10 install problem

    I have a Toshiba Satellite A105 Laptop that I purchased in 2006 with Windows XP installed. Obviously, it doesn't get much use these days. I'm attempting to install Windows10 32bit from Flash-Drive and also from DVD. I consistently get the BSOD with the error message: IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL...