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Etd.sys

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  • 21-03-2020 7:23pm
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    tritriagain
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    Trying to fix nieces laptop. When booting get error message irql less or not equal. Etd.sys..
    I can't even boot into safe mode. I did full reset and it worked but as soon as I restarted it happened again. Im now resetting again but is there anything I should do if I get it going again to stop this happening. Would I be better doing a full install off USB key.


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    smuggler.ie
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    Open command prompt from Advanced options, type and hit Enter after each line:

    c:
    cd windows\system32\drivers
    ren etd.sys etd.sys.old
    exit
    restart computer


    If issue persist, you might need to disable driver update from Windows Update and install driver manually from manufacturer site.
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    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    smuggler.ie wrote: »
    Open command prompt from Advanced options, type and hit Enter after each line:

    c:
    cd windows\system32\drivers
    ren etd.sys etd.sys.old
    exit
    restart computer


    If issue persist, you might need to disable driver update from Windows Update and install driver manually from manufacturer site.

    That was one of the first things I tried and when I restarted the file was back. I.e etd.sys was listed in system32. I did a fresh install with Windows 10 media creation tool and it seems to be fine now. Thanks for advice.


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    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    smuggler.ie wrote: »
    Open command prompt from Advanced options, type and hit Enter after each line:

    c:
    cd windows\system32\drivers
    ren etd.sys etd.sys.old
    exit
    restart computer


    If issue persist, you might need to disable driver update from Windows Update and install driver manually from manufacturer site.

    That was one of the first things I tried and when I restarted the file was back. I.e etd.sys was listed in system32. I did a fresh install with Windows 10 media creation tool and it seems to be fine now. Thanks for advice.


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    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,130 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    tritriagain wrote: »
    That was one of the first things I tried and when I restarted the file was back. I.e etd.sys was listed in system32. I did a fresh install with Windows 10 media creation tool and it seems to be fine now. Thanks for advice.
    Its expected that driver reappear - it is needed for your keyboard/touch pad.
    Problem could be created by Windows update pulling in Windows driver or driver corruption

    As mentioned, if issue persist(and it most likely will, after you get updates), consider disable that in group policy...
    https://www.windowscentral.com/how-disable-automatic-driver-updates-windows-10
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