acpi.sys
Microsoft — ACPI power-management driver
When blamed in a crash: Often a victim, dig deeper
What to do
The bridge to your PC's firmware. When acpi.sys is blamed, the BIOS/firmware is usually the real fix.
- Update the BIOS from your PC/motherboard maker.
- Install the newest chipset drivers.
- Reset BIOS settings to defaults.
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