This error can appear while starting the PC, upgrading the operating system to the latest version or casually doing routine work on Windows 10. Most of the BSOD errors occur if the initialization of the I/O system failed or due to some issues with the hardware components of the PC. The frequent occurrence of this error can result in system corruption, so it is crucial to fix this error to prevent any further damage to the system. Users usually end up with the following notification on their PC’s screen:
Pre-requisites:
We will recommend you opt for the following steps before proceeding towards solutions. These workarounds will fix some minor but critical issues of your system that may be a cause of the error under discussion and will surely help the users to choose the best-suited solution to the BSOD error in their system, from the next section. The possible workarounds are given below: Now let us jump to the solutions provided by our technical team. These solutions are based on thorough online research and user feedback.
Solution 1: Run Windows Built-in BSOD Troubleshooter
In case none of the above-mentioned workarounds fixed the error, let us try Windows 10’s Built-in BSOD Troubleshooter. This tool is specifically designed to resolve various system issues including the BSOD errors. It runs a security scan that is not limited to Windows and its components only, it also analyzes Motherboard BIOS and its firmware (as per the latest addition in Windows). Therefore, it is most likely going to help you to solve the problem under consideration. Follow the steps given below to run the BSOD troubleshooter: If you are running on Windows Update Version 1809 or later then you will have to access the Blue Screen Online Troubleshooter, the latest addition on the Microsoft website. It helps beginner users troubleshoot their Blue Screens and fix the error automatically. To do so follow the given steps:
Solution 2: Rebuild MBR & BCD
The Master Boot Record is a key part of the startup system of your PC. It contains all the essential information about the disk partitions of computers and helps load the operating system. Without a properly functioning MBR, your PC will not work and show blue screen errors. BCD or Boot Configuration Data contains boot configuration parameters on how to start your operating system. Rebuilding MBR & BCD will help your PC to start normally without any errors. This solution proved to be helpful for a lot of users online and it is also recommended by Microsoft Technical Experts. To rebuild the MBR and BCD, follow these steps:
Solution 3: Restore/Reset PC
This solution has two parts: restoring the PC and resetting it. If the blue screen error started to occur recently, it is quite possible that the issue was created by a change that your system has experienced recently. Therefore, an easy fix would be to restore your PC to an earlier “System Restore Point” where there was no issue in the first place. This is only possible if you had created a “System Restore Point” for your PC or not. In case, you hadn’t created one then you have no option left but to reset your PC. A reset removes the corrupted or problematic copy of Windows from your device and then replaces it with a fresh copy of Windows. It wipes out all programs & apps, reinstalls Windows, along with the built-in Windows apps (such as the Start menu, Settings, Mail, Calendar, and Microsoft Edge), fixing the error under consideration. Hence follow the solution procedure according to either of the two situations:
Have a System Restore Point:
Doesn’t Have a System Restore Point:
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