Why am I getting a stop code error?

A blue screen error (also called a stop error) can occur if a problem causes your device to shut down or restart unexpectedly. You might see a blue screen with a message that your device ran into a problem and needs to restart.

How do I fix stop code BSOD?

Go to Settings > Update & security > Recovery. Under Advanced startup, select Restart now. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.

How to Fix Stop 0x000000F4?

Visit the support website of the hard drive manufacturer to download and install the latest device drivers. Both Uninstall and Update driver options can help you repair corrupt, outdated, and damaged device drivers and may fix the error 0x000000F4. This may work in case of recent hardware changes.

How do I fix stop code reference by pointer?

How to Fix Reference by Pointer BSOD

  1. Scan for malware.
  2. Temporarily disable your antivirus.
  3. Update your Windows.
  4. Clean boot your computer.
  5. Update your graphics driver.
  6. Use the System File Checker utility.
  7. Run DISM command.
  8. Check if your PC is overheating.

What does Stopcode mean in Windows?

A STOP code, often called a bug check or bug check code, is a number that uniquely identifies a specific STOP error (Blue Screen of Death). Sometimes the safest thing a computer can do when it encounters a problem is to stop everything and restart.

What Causes blue screen of death Windows 11?

According to cybersecurity company Sophos, the “blue screen of death (BSOD)” problem encountered after installing Windows 11 KB5013943 has to do with a selection of drivers, some of which are required by antivirus applications.

How do I get rid of the blue screen of death on Windows 11?

How can I fix BSOD errors on Windows 11?

  1. Install the latest updates. Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Update/disable/uninstall/roll back your drivers. Update drivers.
  3. Run a quick SFC scan.
  4. Perform a DISM scan.
  5. Boot into Safe Mode.
  6. Remove problematic software.
  7. Perform a clean boot.
  8. Perform a System Restore.