What to do if literally immediately after installing the Windows 10 operating system the following error occurs:

“Your PC encountered a problem and needs to restart. We are just collecting some information about the error and then it will automatically reboot. You can find information about the error on the Internet: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL"

I will say right away that after restarting the computer, most likely the problem will remain the same, although your case may be different.

Options such as rolling back the system, restoring a more successful configuration with workable parameters, etc. will also not bring any useful results.

Through trial and error, we managed to get rid of the problem, and in this article we will describe how.

During the next reboot, in the “Select Action” window, click on the “Diagnostics” button.

Then in the “Download options” item.

  • Enable debugging. Nothing worked - the error appeared again.
  • We turn on logging - the error still does not disappear.
  • Low resolution video mode doesn't solve the problem either.
  • Safe Mode (F4). There was no Internet connection. Removed the checkbox from “Enable fast startup”. This also ultimately does nothing (Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options. Require password on wake-up - Change settings that are currently unavailable - uncheck "Enable Fast Startup (Recommended)".

As a result, not one of the points gives a positive result. And the solution to the problem appeared on the surface.

A blue screen with the text PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA in Windows 10 occurs for a number of reasons. The tiny portable utility BlueScreenView from Nirsoft will help you determine the true source of the problem. It will extract information from a small dump, decrypt it and present it to the user in a readable form. Since there are many reasons for the problem, there will be several ways to get rid of it. But first of all, you should determine the exact reason for the latest messages on a blue background with the above text.

Sources of the problem

When a blue screen appears for the first time, you should familiarize yourself with the reason for its display, reboot and continue working. Even if the situation repeats, it is necessary to look for its source and take measures to eliminate it. Most often, the reasons for the appearance of PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA were noticed:

  • installing drivers for new equipment or updating system software related to computer hardware components;
  • installation of new software into the system, which adds its own drivers and services (emulators, virtual machines);
  • a new antivirus or a conflict between an antivirus application and the built-in defender, the Windows 10 kernel or some driver/service.

Less common sources of blue screens, regardless of the error code, are:

  • presence of damage in the RAM chips or oxidation of contacts;
  • problems with the normal functioning of the power supply (perhaps one or more capacitors are functioning on the verge of collapse, not working at full capacity);
  • The registry files, Windows 10 or the HDD sectors in which they are located are damaged.

The problem is often caused by system files (with the sys extension) win32k, applecharger, hal.dll and ntoskrnl.exe, as well as a Windows 10 Defender component called WDFILTER.sys.

Methods for getting rid of the error

Let's start with the simplest ones.

The uTorrent client has been detected as the culprit of the stop error PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA, try excluding it from the list of automatically downloaded utilities.

Open the Task Manager via Win→X and select the program on the “Startup” tab, then click on the “Disable” button located at the bottom right, then reboot and check if this gives a positive result.

  1. When the blue screen does not even allow the operating system to boot, we start the computer in safe mode and remove this problematic software through the Programs and Features applet or third-party software.
  2. If you have hal.dll or win32k or ntfs system files in the list of problematic ones, try temporarily disabling the swap file through additional system parameters and then rebooting it.
  3. The system files tcpip and tm in the list of problem files indicate that the specified network bridge is incorrect.

Go to “Network Connections” or execute the “ncpa.cpl” command in the Win→R window.

Disable (or better yet, delete) third-party network bridges and reboot (in the second case.)

  • If WDFILTER.sys is among the sources of the problem, Microsoft recommends installing all updates for Windows 10 that have been delayed, or enabling auto-update of the operating system if it has been deactivated.

Another unofficial option in this case is to disable Windows Defender using a convenient method.

  • Disabling the fast launch of “ten” can rid your PC of problems when exiting sleep or hibernation mode.

It would be a good idea to wipe the RAM contacts and check system files and the hard drive for damage.

Our article will tell you about a critical error when loading Windows 10 - “Your PC has encountered a problem and needs to restart.” You will learn about the main causes of this problem, as well as all possible ways to solve this problem.

In the Windows 10 operating system, Microsoft has updated the critical error screen (Blue Screen of Death). Now the PC does not reboot a second after the error message is displayed, but asks the user for permission to perform the corresponding operation and indicates a specific error code. Thanks to this, the PC user can get acquainted with the cause of the problem and even quickly find a method to fix the problem.

Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10

What is this error?

"Your PC has encountered a problem and needs to restart" is a message that a user receives due to critical failures in Windows 10. The error occurs for various reasons and can be a single bug or a constant problem.

Unlike previous versions of Windows, 10 also displays a QR code on the blue screen, which includes a direct link to a page on the Microsoft website containing a description of the problem and possible solutions. Thanks to this, if a person who is faced with a corresponding problem has a modern smartphone, he can quickly find out about the malfunction that has arisen on his computer and solve it.

How to fix the problem

In most cases, simply restarting the computer will help get rid of the Blue Screen of Death. This can be done in several ways:

  • press the “Reset” button on the system unit (suitable for desktops);
  • the hard way is to pull out the cord (for desktops);
  • hold the Power button for 3-5 seconds (for desktops and laptops);
  • The hard way is to remove the battery (for laptops).

If the system booted successfully and after a day of use the critical error no longer appeared, then most likely this was an isolated case and no other measures need to be taken.

What to do if the blue screen of death occurs again

There can be many reasons for the critical error “There is a problem with your PC.” Its appearance may be associated with both technical malfunctions of the hardware and the software part of the OS.

If you have errors like "Critical process died"(failure of a service important for the functioning of the system) or "KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FILURE"(error when checking the security/integrity of the OS kernel) is software, then fixing them in most cases is not difficult. These are the two most common bugs.

To do this, first of all, you should check the system antivirus. You can use the one built into Windows 10 or install another one, but first disable the first one.

Step two: launch System Restore to the last points. To return the OS to an earlier state:

  • click on “Win+S”;
  • enter “System Restore” and launch the application;
  • follow the instructions that the program offers;
  • from the table, select the date as of which no errors were noticed.
  1. Another variant: restore system files using a special utility. To do this, you need to launch the command line as an administrator and run the command “ sfc /scannow". If the utility asks you anything during the verification process, you must agree.
  2. You can also try update drivers devices. Checking and updating is done through the “Device Manager”. You can also use targeted utilities such as DriverPack Solution.
  3. If errors still occur after following these steps, then it is most likely a hardware problem. First you need to check the integrity of the file system, for which we enter “ chkdsk /f" in the command line and agree to everything that the utility suggests.
  4. If that doesn't work either, it's probably a RAM issue. She needs to be checked Memtest86, which can be downloaded without problems from the official resource. The user will need to create a bootable USB flash drive with this program and check the RAM for read/write errors. There are a lot of instructions on how to do this on the Internet. If the RAM is damaged, you will have to buy new modules.

Conclusion

The problem with the notification “Your PC has encountered a problem and needs to be restarted” is in most cases isolated, but it doesn’t hurt to check the integrity of your system files. To avoid errors Critical process died or KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FILURE, you should always apply new Windows 10 updates and monitor the latest versions of your antivirus.