Error: page_fault_in_nonpaged_area

The PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA error message is usually displayed to you on the Windows 10 computer along with a blue screen. What causes the bluescreen error to occur and what steps are necessary to fix it, we will explain in this article.

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA: This is the cause of the error

If you receive the error message "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA" on your Windows 10 PC, this can have several causes. Often, the problem occurs when you have performed a Windows update and it is faulty. However, the message can also indicate a problem with your PC's memory or occur if your drivers are outdated or the registry has been corrupted. Updating your operating system from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10 is also a possible trigger.

How to fix the error message

The procedure for fixing the "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA" bluescreen error always depends on what triggered the message. If the error occurs directly after installing an update, it helps to uninstall it again. If necessary, it is necessary to restart the PC before in safe mode.

1. If it is not due to updates, check in the "Control Panel" under "Hardware and Sound", whether the drivers of your computer are outdated and update them manually if necessary.
2. Whether a defect in the memory is responsible, can be tested via the Windows memory diagnosis. To do this, enter the command "mdsched.exe" in the search bar and click "Restart now and check for errors" in the program.
3. To check the registry for an error, open the Windows Run dialog and enter the command "sfc /scannow" there.