WhyCrashed

mfewfpk.sys

McAfee / Trellix — McAfee firewall filter driver

When blamed in a crash: Very likely the true cause

What to do

McAfee's network filter driver.

  1. Update McAfee to the newest version.
  2. If crashes persist, remove with the MCPR removal tool, reboot, reinstall — or stay on Defender.
  3. On work machines with Trellix: report to IT.

Official download (the vendor's own site — never use third-party "driver download" sites):
https://www.mcafee.com/support

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