BAD_POOL_CALLER

What is 0x000000C2?

The 0x000000C2 error is categorized as a high-severity Windows operating system issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. The current thread made an invalid request to the memory pool. When experiencing the BAD_POOL_CALLER fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as the driver freed already freed memory (double free) and attempting to free memory that does not belong to. To permanently resolve the 0x000000C2 issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your Windows operating system components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

• The driver freed already freed memory (Double free)
• Attempting to free memory that does not belong to

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Turn on Driver Verifier to find out which driver is causing the error

  Applying the first fix (Turn on Driver Verifier to find out which driver is causing the error) addresses the most common root cause of 0x000000C2 and restores baseline functionality.

• 2
  Update your device drivers

  If the problem persists, proceeding with the remaining steps ensures all edge cases related to windows instability are covered.

Commands & Diagnostics