WhyCrashed

ndis.sys

Microsoft — Network driver interface (NDIS)

When blamed in a crash: Often a victim, dig deeper

What to do

The framework every network driver plugs into — when it's blamed, the real cause is the adapter driver or a VPN/firewall filter.

  1. Update Wi-Fi/Ethernet drivers.
  2. Update or remove VPN clients and third-party firewalls.

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