Event ID 41 – Kernel-Power unexpected shutdown

What is EVENT-ID-41-KERNEL-POWER?

Windows logs Event ID 41 (Kernel-Power) after an unexpected power loss or system crash without a proper shutdown.

Common Causes

• BSOD that did not generate a dump file
• PSU failure cutting power unexpectedly
• PC automatically restarting after critical error (no BSOD shown)

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Check Event Viewer → Windows Logs → System for ID 41
• 2
  Enable automatic memory dump in System Properties → Advanced → Startup and Recovery
• 3
  Check PSU health and hardware stability

Commands & Diagnostics