1. Disable Driver Verifier (If Enabled)
- Boot into Safe Mode.
- Open Command Prompt (Administrator).
- Run:verifier /reset
- Restart the system.
2. Identify and Update Faulty Drivers
- Open Device Manager.
- Check for devices with warning icons.
- Update drivers using official manufacturer sources only.
- Pay special attention to network, storage, and graphics drivers.
3. Repair Corrupted System Files
- Open Command Prompt (Administrator).
- Run:sfc /scannow
- After completion, run:DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- Restart the system.
4. Uninstall Incompatible Third-Party Software
Boot into Safe Mode.
Uninstall recently installed kernel-level software such as:
- Antivirus or endpoint protection tools
- Virtualization software
- System monitoring or performance tuning utilities
Restart normally and observe system behavior.
5. Increase Available PTEs (Advanced Users)
- Open Registry Editor (regedit).
- Navigate to:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management
Restart after making changes.
6. Check Disk and File System Integrity
- Open Command Prompt (Administrator).
- Run:chkdsk C: /f /r /x
- Restart and allow the scan to complete.
7. Reset BIOS / UEFI Settings
- Enter BIOS/UEFI during startup.
- Load Optimized Defaults.
- Disable CPU, GPU, and RAM overclocking.
- Save changes and exit.
8. Perform a Clean Boot
- Press Windows + R, type msconfig.
- Hide all Microsoft services and disable remaining services.
- Open Task Manager and disable all startup applications.
- Restart and check system stability.
9. Install Latest Windows Updates and Firmware
- Open Windows Update.
- Install all available updates, including optional driver updates.
- Update motherboard BIOS/UEFI firmware to the latest stable release.
10. Perform an In-Place Upgrade or Clean Install
- Use the Windows Installation Media Tool.
- Choose Upgrade this PC now to repair Windows without data loss.
- If the BSOD persists, back up data and perform a clean installation.
- The 0x000000D9 BSOD occurs when a driver exhausts available Page Table Entries, leading to critical memory management failures.
To resolve this error effectively:
- Disable Driver Verifier if enabled
- Identify and update faulty drivers
- Repair system files using SFC and DISM
- Remove conflicting kernel-level software
- Reset BIOS/UEFI settings and keep Windows updated
If the issue continues, an in-place repair or clean installation provides a long-term solution. Maintaining updated drivers, supported software, and stable system configurations helps prevent the 0x000000D9 DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES error and ensures long-term Windows stability.