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windows 8 error driver_irql_not_less_or_equal iastorA.sys
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The minidump files show a consistent DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (d1) stop error referencing the iaStorA.sys:
BUCKET_ID: AV_iaStorA+5bd88
The iaStorA.sys, which is dated Sep 18, 2012, is the Intel storage driver.
Was this driver recently updated perhaps via Windows Update?
Also, can you run the following utility from Intel and see if it picks up any updates:
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect
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Can you try uninstalling the "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" driver that is now installed using "Uninstall a program" and then install the following one from Dell for the computer:
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At this point, if you have not already, you may want to back up any critical data.
Can you provide the most recent minidump files to see if there is any change in the error?
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There does not appear to be any new minidump files.
One thing I might suggest is to run the following two applications just to see if they pick anything up:
TDSSKiller:
http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
Malwarebytes Antimalware (free version - decline the invitation to install the full version trial) - do a "Quick Scan":
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