Facing blue screen of death Windows 10 is arguably the most frustrating error on Windows.
Fix it:
Retarting computer is certainly the first attempt. If you fail, do as what write in the MiniTool tutorial ways to fix MBR/system file error, BCD error, or driver error of hardware.
If the problem remains unfixed when all approaches have been tried, go on using the following fixes to fix the BSOD error.
1. Run System Restore
The BSOD error may occur after you install a new program/hardware, update a driver, or install a Windows update. If so, you can fix the issue by undoing the change you made. You can use System Restore to roll its system software back to a previous state.
2. Ensure enough space on the C drive
Check that there's enough free space from your C drive on the Windows is installed on. Thus, clear up hard disk space and make sure it is at least 15% of a drive's capacity free at all times.
3. Scan for virus or malware
As mentioned before, the virus and malware might infect the master boot record and Windows kernel at a low level to cause system instability, so you can start your PC in safe mode and run the antivirus software for a full system scan.
4. Install the latest drivers for hardware
An incorrectly installed or outdated driver can lead to a system crash. Download and install the latest drivers for your computer’s hardware from the computer manufacturer’s website. This may fix BSOD caused by driver problems.
5. Apply available Windows service packs and updates
Microsoft regularly releases patches and service packs for their operating systems that may contain fixes for BSOD error.
6. Check the system and application logs
You can check the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for errors or warnings that might provide useful clues on the cause of the BSOD. So that you can fix the problem pertinently.
7. Return BIOS to default settings
There are overclocked or misconfigured BIOS can cause all sorts of random issues, including BSODs.
Once in BIOS, hit the F9 key to bring up the Load Default Options prompt. Clicking Yes that will be enough to restore the default settings. After deleting these files, reboot your computer. Go to the BIOS and enable UEFI Boot.
If you have set it higher than default values, choose disable all overclocking options for your processor.
8. Reinstall Windows
If all the above methods cannot help you solve the Stop Error, you can try resetting Windows or performing a clean install. Make sure that you have backed-up all important data to an external hard drive before doing reinstalling Windows.
Hope that helps.
|