Premiere Pro 2025 Crashes + Bluescreens ("DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL")

Hi everyone,

I'm experiencing constant crashes in Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 and recurring BSODs (Blue Screens of Death) on my high-end PC, even after extensive troubleshooting. The main crash issue in Premiere Pro seems to be related to "mc_dec_hevc.dll," which suggests a possible HEVC codec issue. However, now I’m also getting random BSODs, making me suspect a deeper driver or system-level issue.

System Specs:

• OS: Windows 11 Pro (Version 10.0.26100)
• CPU: Intel Core i9-14900K
• RAM: 128 GB
• Storage: 3.6 TB SSD
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Studio Driver 572.16 – Jan 30, 2025)
• Monitors: 2x Samsung C49RG9x (2560x1440 @ 100Hz)
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Issue #1: Premiere Pro 2025 Crashing (mc_dec_hevc.dll Error)

Premiere Pro 2025 (Version 25.1.0.73) crashes immediately when GPU acceleration is enabled. Disabling hardware acceleration temporarily stopped crashes, but the software is much slower.

Crash Log:

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Faulting application name: Adobe Premiere Pro.exe, Version: 25.1.0.73 

Faulting module name: mc_dec_hevc.dll, Version: 13.2.0.18471 

Exception code: 0xc0000005 

Faulting module path: C:\Users\Public\Documents\AdobeInstalledCodecsTier2\4.0\mc_dec_hevc.dll 

This suggests that the HEVC codec or GPU decoding may be causing issues.

Issue #2: Recurring BSODs ("DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL")

Recently, my system started crashing with BSODs, even outside of Premiere Pro. The error message points to a driver issue:

🛑 Stop Code: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

This typically indicates an issue with GPU drivers, memory, or system stability.

What I've Tried So Far:

✅ Updated GPU drivers (NVIDIA Studio Driver 572.16 – Jan 30, 2025)
✅ Ran MemTest86 – No RAM errors detected
✅ Disabled GPU acceleration in Premiere Pro – Crashes stopped, but performance is bad
✅ Reinstalled Premiere Pro – No improvement
✅ Ran sfc /scannow & DISM – No corrupted system files
✅ Checked Windows Event Viewer – No clear cause
✅ Windows fully updated

Next Steps & Help Needed:

I’ve run out of ideas. A few questions:

1. Has anyone experienced Premiere Pro crashes related to mc_dec_hevc.dll?
2. Are there known compatibility issues between NVIDIA Studio Driver 572.16 and Windows 11 (10.0.26100)?
3. Would downgrading to an older GPU driver (e.g., from Dec 2024) help?
4. Could a faulty HEVC codec be causing this, and if so, how can I repair or reinstall it?
5. Is my BSOD related to Premiere Pro crashes, or is it a separate system issue?

I’d really appreciate any insights! If you need crash dumps, Event Viewer logs, or other details, let me know.

Thanks in advance! 🙏

George