BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error decoding is the process of identifying the cause of a critical Windows crash by analyzing the stop code, error message, and related system information.
C:\Windows\Minidump.CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
A critical system process failed, often due to corrupted system files or faulty drivers.
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
A driver attempted to access invalid memory, commonly caused by buggy or incompatible drivers.
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Windows accessed invalid memory, often linked to RAM issues or driver faults.
SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
A system service caused an exception, usually due to driver or software conflicts.
KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE
Kernel detected memory corruption, often from incompatible drivers or malware.
BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG_INFO
Incorrect system configuration or corrupted registry entries.
DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION
A driver or firmware failed to complete tasks within the allowed time.
MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
Indicates RAM problems or memory corruption.
NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM
File system corruption or hard disk issues related to NTFS.
INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
Windows cannot access the system drive due to driver, storage, or boot configuration issues.
UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION
Storage subsystem failure, commonly caused by disk or SSD problems.
WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR
Hardware error detected, often related to CPU, RAM, or motherboard failure.
By decoding BSOD stop codes and analyzing related system data, administrators can quickly identify faulty drivers, failing hardware, or corrupted system components and apply targeted fixes.