Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.
Work through these checks
0 of 4 complete01Run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
Run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
02Update motherboard chipset and graphics drivers
Update motherboard chipset and graphics drivers.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
03Run SFC scan to fix corrupted kernel files
Run SFC scan to fix corrupted kernel files.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
04Reset BIOS memory configurations to defaults
Reset BIOS memory configurations to defaults.
Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.
Possible causes
- Corrupt device driver writing to page memory lists
- Faulty RAM hardware or memory controller
- Unstable memory timing (XMP) voltages
- System file registry directory corruption
Useful Windows tools
These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.
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