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How to Fix Windows Stop Code?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

Windows stop code is an error code that appears when the Windows operating system encounters a problem. This error code can be caused by a variety of problems, including hardware and software issues. When this error code appears, it means that the Windows operating system has been unable to process a request or command. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including a corrupt file, a hardware issue, or a software conflict. In some cases, the stop code can be caused by a virus or other malware.

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1. Restart your computer

  1. Log into your computer and click on the "Start" button.
  2. Type "reboot" into the "Search" bar and press enter.
  3. Click on the "Reboot" button to restart your computer.
  4. During the reboot process, Windows will stop and display a "stop code" message.
  5. To fix the stop code, follow the instructions below: a. Click on the "Start" button. b. Type "cmd" into the "Search" bar and press enter. c. Type "reboot" into the "Command" bar and press enter. d. Type "fixmbr" into the "Command" bar and press enter. e. Type "shutdown" into the "Command" bar and press enter. f. Type "exit" into the "Command" bar and press enter.

2. Check for updates

  1. Open the Control Panel (windows key + Control Panel).
  2. Click on System and Security.
  3. Under System and Security, click on Windows Update.
  4. On the Windows Update page, click on the Check for updates button.
  5. If there are any updates available, they will be displayed on the Windows Update page.
  6. Click on the Install updates button to install the updates.
  7. If the updates are not installed, click on the Change settings button and then on the Update tab.
  8. Under the Update settings, click on the Check for updates button.
  9. If there are any updates available, they will be displayed on the Windows Update page.
  10. Click on the Install updates button to install the updates.
  11. If the updates are not installed, click on the Change settings button and then on the Update tab.
  12. Under the Update settings, click on the Automatically update windows updates button.

3. Run a System File Checker scan

  1. Open an elevated command prompt.
  2. Type fsck /f and press Enter.
  3. Type fsck.vfat /a and press Enter.
  4. Type fsck.ntfs /a and press Enter.
  5. Type fsck.msc /a and press Enter.
  6. Type fsck.sys /a and press Enter.
  7. Type scanhealth /a and press Enter.
  8. Type exit and press Enter.

4. Perform a clean boot

  1. Power off the computer and remove all media.
  2. Restart the computer and hold down the "F8" key as the computer starts up.
  3. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, select "Safe Mode with Networking" and press ENTER.
  4. In the "Safe Mode with Networking" screen, select "Command Prompt" and press ENTER.
  5. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy enabled" and press ENTER.
  6. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled {recovery}" and press ENTER.
  7. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} systemroot \Windows" and press ENTER.
  8. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} netbootenabled true" and press ENTER.
  9. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} timeout 30" and press ENTER.
  10. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} startupprovisioning {auto}" and press ENTER.
  11. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} enablepts true" and press ENTER.
  12. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy {lastboot}" and press ENTER.
  13. At the command prompt, type "bcdedit /set {default} enablerecovery true" and press ENTER.
  14. Restart the computer.

Some users might also have success with the following opitons:

  1. Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
  2. Reset your PC