Error 0x000000EF (CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED) on Windows — how to fix it?
August 31, 2024, 01:14 PM
Error 0x000000EF (CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED) on the blue screen of death signals the termination of a critical system process. In this guide, we will examine the main causes of this error and offer methods to fix it, helping you restore stable system operation.
Error 0x000000EF (CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED) occurs when a critical system process unexpectedly terminates. This can be related to corrupted system files, driver issues, malware, hardware failures, or recent updates.
To resolve:
- Run a system file check using sfc /scannow and restore the system image via DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth.
- Update drivers and perform a virus scan.
- Check the hard drive with the command CHKDSK /f /r and the RAM.
- If the error appeared after updates, try rolling back the system to a previous state.
- If the problem persists, consider reinstalling Windows or conducting detailed diagnostics with a debugger.
