Blue Screen Problems (Blue Screen of Death - BSOD)

Common Causes of Blue Screen Errors :

• Driver Issues – Outdated, corrupted, or incompatible drivers.

• Hardware Problems – Faulty RAM, hard disk, graphics card, or motherboard.

• Corrupted System Files – Missing or damaged Windows system files.

• Virus or Malware Infection – Malicious software interfering with system operations.

• Overheating – CPU or GPU temperature too high.

• Power Supply Issues (PSU) – Unstable voltage or weak power unit.

• Faulty Windows Update – Failed or incompatible updates.

• BIOS or Overclocking Problems – Unstable BIOS settings or unsafe overclocking.

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Common Blue Screen Error Codes & Fixes

1. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

   Cause : Faulty or incompatible driver, or bad RAM.

   Fix :

   • Update or reinstall device drivers.

   • Run Windows Memory Diagnostic to test RAM.

   • Remove newly installed hardware or software.

     
     

2. PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

   Cause : Memory access error, RAM issues, or antivirus conflicts.

   Fix :

   • Check and reseat RAM modules.

   • Disable or uninstall third-party antivirus software.

   • Run sfc /scannow and chkdsk /f in Command Prompt.

   
   

3. SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION

   Cause : Graphics driver or antivirus issue.

   Fix :

   • Update or reinstall your GPU driver (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel).

   • Uninstall any third-party antivirus temporarily.

   • Check Windows updates for bug fixes.

     
     

4. CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED

   Cause : A vital system process crashed unexpectedly.

   Fix :

   • Boot into Safe Mode and run sfc /scannow.

   • Run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.

   • Perform a system restore if the issue started recently.

     
     

5. INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE

   Cause : Windows can’t access the system drive.

   Fix :

   • Check SATA cables or reseat SSD/HDD.

   • Change boot mode (AHCI/IDE) in BIOS.

   • Run automatic repair via Windows Recovery.

     
     

6. MEMORY_MANAGEMENT

   Cause : Faulty RAM or GPU memory issue.

   Fix :

   • Run Windows Memory Diagnostic.

   • Remove one RAM stick at a time to test.

   • Update GPU drivers.

     
     

7. DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE

   Cause : Drivers not responding during sleep or shutdown.

   Fix :

   • Update all device drivers (especially graphics and chipset).

   • Disable “Fast Startup” in Power Settings.

   • Check for firmware or BIOS updates.

     
     

8. BAD_POOL_HEADER

   Cause : Incompatible driver or faulty software.

   Fix :

   • Uninstall recently installed drivers or software.

   • Perform a clean boot to identify the cause.

   • Run sfc /scannow to repair corrupted files.

     
     

9. KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

   Cause : Kernel-level driver problem or unstable overclock.

   Fix :

   • Boot into Safe Mode, uninstall or update drivers.

   • Reset BIOS to default settings (disable overclocking).

   • Run System File Checker.

     
     

10. UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION

Cause : Faulty hard drive or SSD.

Fix :

• Run chkdsk /f /r to check disk errors.

• Replace or test the hard drive using manufacturer tools.

• Ensure firmware and Windows are up to date.