1. Run a Full Memory Test
- Press Win + R, type mdsched.exe, and press Enter.
- Select Restart now and check for problems to detect RAM errors.
2. Roll Back or Update Drivers
- Open Device Manager.
- Identify recently updated drivers (especially display, chipset, or network).
- Right-click → Roll Back Driver, or choose Update Driver from the menu.
3. Check BIOS Settings
- Restart your PC and enter BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2, Del, or Esc during boot).
- Reset to Default Settings if overclocked or modified.
- Update BIOS to the latest version if available.
4. Scan for System File Corruption
- Use Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
This repairs damaged system components that may be responsible for descriptor errors.
5. Perform a Clean Boot
- Run msconfig, go to Services, hide Microsoft services, then disable the rest.
- Restart to isolate third-party software causing the issue.
6. Use System Restore or Startup Repair
If the error started recently:
- Boot into Windows Recovery.
- Choose System Restore to roll back to a healthy state.
- Or select Startup Repair for automatic fix attempts.