WhyCrashed

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.

  1. Update the BIOS from your PC/motherboard maker.
  2. Install the newest chipset drivers.
  3. Reset BIOS settings to defaults.

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