How to Find Stop Codes and Fix Windows 10 Errors

Here’s the information you should be aware of concerning Windows stop code and ways to make use of a stop code to repair your computer.

How Does a Windows Stop Code Work?

If Windows is down, it creates a stop code that shows when it displays the BSOD. Stop codes are a hexadecimal number that begins with the letter 0x and is then eight additional characters. Each stop code is an individual Windows error and guides you to resolve the issue. To avoid confusion Windows stop codes are like Windows error codes.

For instance, in this case, you may encounter the Windows Memory Management error that carries the stop code (0x0000001A) and indicates an issue with the system’s memory management. When you are aware that the error is related to the memory of your system and you have the exact stopping code are able to start looking for solutions to the problem.

What Is a Windows Stop Code For?

If Windows encounters an important error it shuts down. This protects the system from potential damage that may result from the error. The stop code is issued to inform us about the place where the error has been located within the system.

How to Find a Windows Stop Code

Imagine your computer is in trouble and the BSOD is displayed with the stop code. However, you do not see the stop code and error message. How can you locate an error code when your computer is rebooted? Where do you keep your BSOD error codes stored?

The most effective method of locating the Windows stop code following the event is by using Nirsoft’s BlueScreenView software. BlueScreenView automatically loads all previously used minidumps and error codes that are on your system.

1. Visit this BlueScreenView page to download the application. Once it is downloaded, you can install BlueScreenView.
2. Start the program following installation. Once you have it open, you can examine the errors, find the latest BSOD and start diagnosing your system.

BlueScreenView is a useful tool, however, there is another Microsoft tool called WinDbg. For more details, find out the steps to fix blue screen problems with WinDbg.

How to Fix a Specific Windows Stop Code Error

There are numerous Windows Stop codes. There are hundreds, actually. We at MakeUseOf we’ve written about various of the most commonly encountered Windows stop code errors and ways you can easily fix them. Here’s a comprehensive listing of MakeUseOf articles to fix Windows error codes.

• Memory Management 0x0000001A
• System Service Exception 0x0000003B
• Critical Process Died 0x000000EF
• Unmountable Boot Volume 0x000000ED
• WHEA Uncorrectable Error 0x00000124
• System Config Info 0x00000074
• Video Scheduler Internal Error 0x00000119
• Critical Process Died 0x000000EF
• HAL Initialization Failed 0x0000005C
• Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page 0x0000012B
• Inaccessible Boot Device 0x0000007B
• Machine Check Exception 0x0000009C
• Boot Selection Failed 0xc0000225
• Windows Update Error 0x80070422
• Windows Update Error 0x80070057
• .NET Framework 3.5 0x800F081F
• Windows Store Error Code 0x8000ffff
• DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION
• Microsoft Store Error 0x800B010FI
• Windows Update Install Error 0x80070643

It’s quite a few common Windows stops. Who says Windows isn’t a problem? We don’t believe it!

Basic Fixes for Stop Code Errors

Windows stop codes alert users of an issue. Some stop codes need an exact fix (check out the following checklist of Windows stop code errors fixes) There are a few standard Windows troubleshooting techniques that you could try.

1. Restart Your Computer

The first solution is the easiest and most straightforward method: rebooting your PC. Restarting your computer will fix many issues. There is an explanation for why “switching it off and on again” is a popular joke (but is the most common solution) in this IT world.

2. Run SFC and CHKDSK

SFC, as well as CHKDSK, are Windows system utilities that you can utilize to repair an unsound file system. Sometimes, Windows files become corrupt and can cause issues across your system. These tools analyze your system and fix the damaged files in the process.

Before you run SFC, before you run the SFC command, you must be sure that it’s functioning in a proper manner. For this, we employ the deployment Image servicing and management tool also known as the DISM. As with SFC, DISM is an integrated Windows tool that has a broad variety of functions. In this instance, the DISM Restorehealth function assures us that our next fix will be successful.

Here’s how you use DISM and SFC:

1. Enter Command Prompt (Admin)in the Start menu’s search bar Then right-click and choose the Run option as Administrator to start the Command Prompt.
2. The command is as follows: Type and hit enter: Dism /online/cleanup-image Restorehealth
3. The command will take a while to be completed. The process could take anywhere from twenty minutes or more, contingent on the health of your system. The process can be slow at moments, but you should keep waiting for it to finish.
4. Once the process is completed When the process is complete, enter the following command: sfc/scan now and hit Enter.

The next step is to start CHKDSK. In contrast to SFC, CHKDSK scans your entire drive for errors unlike SFC checks Windows-specific files. As with SFC, run the CHKDSK scan using the Command Prompt to repair your computer.

1. Enter Command Prompting and then click on the top result and select Run as an administrator. (Alternatively, you can press the Windows button + the X key after which you can select Command Prompt (Admin)from the menu.)
2. Then, then type chkdsk/and enter. This command will search your system for issues and correct any problems during the process.

Following SFC and CHKDSK are completed, and you have fixed any damaged files then restart your system. After that, try to access the files that are restricted.

3. Update Windows 10

There’s always a chance that Windows Update can solve your BSOD problem with error codes. If there’s an identified problem in Windows, Microsoft will release an update through Windows Update, repairing the problem. Windows Update also provides fixes and patches for various other items, like security issues or obsolete files.

Press the Windows button plus Then press the Windows key + for Windows key + I to open the Settings panel. Then, go to Update and Security and then look through Windows Update for any updates that are pending. If you find an update, make sure to save all important files and hit Restart immediately. The system will reboot in the course of the procedure.

How to Find and Fix Windows Stop Code Errors

A bluescreen isn’t an enjoyable experience for anyone Windows user. Once you’ve learned how to utilize the stop code to find and resolve any problem that you encounter, they won’t be to be as irritating. It’s true that they’re irritating, but at least, you’re able to repair any Windows blue screen error that comes up.

While these stop-code error fixes described above are intended only for Windows 10, the vast majority of them are still valid for Windows 11. The similarities between these two operating systems mean there are many solutions for Windows 10 errors that have been carried onto Windows 11.