STOP 0x000000DE
POOL_CORRUPTION_IN_FILE_AREA
Kernel memory used for file data was corrupted — a driver bug or failing RAM, with file-system filter drivers (antivirus, backup) high on the list.
Likely causes, most common first
- Antivirus/backup filter drivers
- Faulty RAM
How to fix it
1. Update security software and test RAM easy
- Update or temporarily remove third-party antivirus/backup software.
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic.
The four parameters on the blue screen
Windows shows four hex numbers with this stop code. Here's what each means — our analyzer decodes them automatically from your dump file.
| Parameter 1 | Varies |
| Parameter 2 | Varies |
| Parameter 3 | Varies |
| Parameter 4 | Varies |
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