1. Update or Roll Back Recently Installed Drivers
- Press Win + X → Device Manager.
- Look for recently updated drivers, especially for hardware-level components like graphics, storage, or network devices.
- Right-click the device → Update Driver, or choose Roll Back Driver if available.
- Reboot the PC to check if the issue is resolved.
2. Remove Problematic Third-Party Software
- Go to Control Panel → Programs and Features.
- Uninstall tools like:
- Kernel-mode antivirus
- Performance optimizers
- System debuggers
- Restart your PC after uninstallation.
3. Run System File Checker and DISM
Open Command Prompt as Administrator, then enter
sfc /scannow
After completion, run:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- These commands repair corrupted system files that might affect kernel thread management.
4. Check and Repair Memory Issues
- Press Win + R, type mdsched.exe, hit Enter.
- Choose Restart now and check for problems.
- Faulty RAM can cause mishandling of synchronization primitives and lead to this BSOD.
5. Perform Clean Boot
- Press Win + R, type msconfig, press Enter.
- Under Services, check Hide all Microsoft services → Click Disable all.
- Go to Startup → Open Task Manager → Disable all startup items.
- Restart the system to test for third-party software conflicts.
6. Update BIOS and Chipset Drivers
- Visit your motherboard/computer manufacturer's website.
- Download and install the latest:
- BIOS firmware
- Chipset drivers
- This ensures proper handling of kernel operations and synchronization processes.
7. Use System Restore
- If the issue started after a recent change:
- Go to Control Panel → Recovery → Open System Restore.
- Choose a restore point from before the problem started.
- Complete the restoration process to revert to a stable system state.