However, recently, we came across several instances where this BSOD kept occurring again and again whenever users launched or performed the same action which initially causes the error. In this article, we will go through all the possible causes as to why this error message occurs and also what are the workarounds which you can perform to resolve the issue.
What causes the BSOD ‘Kernel Mode Heap Corruption Error’?
After receiving several reports from users and conducting our own investigation, we came to the conclusion that the BSOD is caused by several different issues. Some of the reasons as to why you might experience this issue are but not limited to: Before we start with the solutions, make sure that you are logged in as an administrator. Also, make sure that you have an active internet connection and have saved all your work.
Solution 1: Checking for incompatible/conflicting software
The first thing which you should check is whether you are experiencing the BSOD because of problematic programs installed on your computer. This problematic software usually clashes or changes critical parameters of the system which in turn crash the computer. In this solution, you have to identify which software is causing the problem. This software can be either the most recent one which you installed or the software which was running when you experienced the BSOD.
Solution 2: Checking Drivers for Errors
Drivers are the main components which communicate between the operating system and the hardware. If these are in error configurations or are corrupt, you will experience numerous errors and issues like the one under discussion. Here, we will try running the driver verifier in safe mode and see if it detects any errors. If it does, you can easily fix them by updating the drivers to the latest build. If any broken drivers are found, you can update them using the steps below.
Solution 3: Updating Drivers
If the drivers installed are found to be bad using the previous solution, we can try updating them to the latest build available on the internet. If any of the core drivers are in error states and the system tries to use them, you will experience issues like the one under discussion. Here, we will navigate to the device manager and update the drivers manually. If the drivers are not able to get updated, we can manually install the drivers after downloading them from the manufacturer’s site.
Solution 4: Checking RAM for Bad Sectors using Memtest86
According to our survey, a number of users who experienced this error message has issues in their RAM components. Before you run the RAM test, you should make sure that it is properly inserted inside the slot. Also, make sure that the correct slot is being used (for example, in some systems, you have to use slot 1 and 3 if you have 2 RAM modules). Also, when you load memtest86, you run memory diagnostics to check the performance of your RAM’s read and write. The RAM modules will be tested for several rounds on your computer.
Solution 5: Performing a System Restore
If you are still encountering the Blue Screen of Death even after performing all the solutions, we can try performing a system restore. In system restore, the last good known configuration of Windows will be loaded provided that a screenshot of the system is made in the computer. Note: Performing a system restore is only valid if this error started to come after a windows update. If this isn’t the case, you can go ahead and perform a new install of Windows after backing your data. Here is the method on how to restore Windows from the last restore point.
Solution 6: Clean installing Windows
If all the above method fails to eradicate the BSOD, there is no choice left but to install a fresh copy of Windows on your computer. Here, you should make sure that you create a backup of your files by opening your computer in Sade Mode. You check out our article on how to install Windows 10 on your computer. You can easily make a Windows bootable by either Rufus or by Windows media creation tool. Do note that when you install a new version of Windows on your hard drive, all the existing data will get erased.
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