# How to Fix ‘Store Data Structure Corruption’ Issue on Windows 10 PC **URL:** https://www.compsmag.com/how-to/how-to-fix-store-data-structure-corruption-issue-on-windows-10-pc/ **Author:** Ayushi Chauhan **Published:** 2021-11-18 **Updated:** 2021-11-18 **Categories:** Blogs, How To **Tags:** Blogs Daily, Computer Guides, guiderobert, Guides and Tutorials, guiding17, How To Guide, How To Guides, Software tips and tutorials, Tips, Tricks, Windows 10 **Reading Time:** 6 min --- This tip is about the how to Fix ‘Store Data Structure Corruption’ Issue on Windows 10 PC. So read this free guide, How to Fix ‘Store Data Structure Corruption’ Issue on Windows 10 PC. If you have query related to same article you may contact us. ## How to Fix ‘Store Data Structure Corruption’ Issue on Windows 10 PC - Guide Many people have started to complain about getting a blue screen of death that says “corruption of store data structure”. They tend to get it right right after they finish playing, shut down and exit the computer or do something else. It's annoying and it can happen once and be done, or it can happen repeatedly. It is usually accompanied by a BSOD, but not always. What causes this problem and how can you prevent it from happening again? We have some potential solutions. ## Uninstall any known problematic apps There are some apps known to cause “CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION” error in Windows 10. Uninstalling these apps may fix the error. Currently, some of the applications known to cause this error are Daemon Tools, Blue Stacks, Alcohol 120%, Virtual Box, Intel Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager and Mac Driver. These are just a few, so we recommend using the Windows Event Viewer (skip to Method 5.) to identify any other possible applications. If you have any of these apps installed on your device, please follow the simple instructions guide below to remove them. This can potentially eliminate the possibility of this blue screen error happening again. Click on the Start menu on the taskbar and choose "Settings." Alternatively, you can press the Windows + I keys on your keyboard to open the app. Click on the “Apps” block. Use the search function to look for the problematic app you installed. Click on the application and choose the “Uninstall” option. Follow the onscreen instructions to remove the app correctly. When the uninstall is complete, restart your computer. ## Update your graphics driver Keeping your drivers up to date is important. An outdated graphics driver can cause frustrating errors on your device and ultimately lead to blue screens. Fortunately, updating these drivers is very easy and requires no knowledge - just follow our steps to ensure you have the latest version of your driver. ### First, you need to check which graphics card you are using. If you still don't know the exact model, follow these steps: Press Windows + R keys on your keyboard to bring up up the Run utility. Here, just type “dxdiag” and press OK button. DirectX Diagnostic Tool should open up on your screen. Use the header menu to switch to the "View" tab. In the “Device” section, check “Name”. You should be able to see the graphics card manufacturer and model. Keep this in mind in the next steps. ### Once you've identified your graphics card, go to the manufacturer's website and locate a download page dedicated to drivers. We've compiled a list of some popular brands of video cards with links to their download page: Intel drivers and software page NVIDIA driver download page AMD Drivers and Support Page Find your graphics card using the built-in search function and download the latest driver compatible with your system. Install the latest driver by double-clicking the downloaded file and following the onscreen instructions. ## Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool Windows 10 comes with many troubleshooting tools to ensure you can easily diagnose and fix problems without having to call in customer service. One such tool is Windows Memory Diagnostic, which is able to identify memory problems. See How to run it. Press Windows + R keys on your keyboard to bring up up the Run utility. Here, simply type “mdsched.exe” and press OK button. Choose “Restart now and check for issues (recommended)” to instantly do a memory scan. Be sure to save all files and close all open applications before clicking this option. Otherwise, choose “Check for issues the next time I start my computer” and restart the device at a more convenient time. During the next boot, you will see the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool check for problems. Be sure to read all the information displayed on the screen and wait for it to complete. Once the memory test is complete, you will be able to see if any issues have been identified. If there weren't any, your memory is luckily working fine. ## Run system file checker System File Checker is a tool available in Windows 10 by default. It is also called “SFC scan” and is the fastest way to automatically fix corrupted system files and other problems. Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. This will bring up the Run utility. Type "cmd" and press the Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys on your keyboard. By doing this, you are starting the Command Prompt with administrative permissions. If prompted, click Yes to allow Command Prompt to make changes to your device. Once at the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter to run it: sfc / scannowWait to have the SFC scan finish scanning your computer and fix corrupt files. This can take a long time; ensure that you do not close the command prompt or shut down the computer. Restart your device after verification is complete. ## Check the Event Viewer Not sure which app, service, or other error caused the “Blue Screen of Death” to appear on your screen? Don't worry, we know the perfect built-in tool to use to identify what exactly happened on your device. It's the Event Viewer. With Event Viewer, you can easily see the last thing that happened on your computer before it crashed. This will allow you to identify exactly what is causing the problem and resolve it more effectively by removing the application or disabling the service. Press the Windows + X keys on the keyboard at the same time, then choose “Event Viewer” from the context menu. Click on "Windows Logs" within the left pane and choose "System." This should change the middle section to show all events with timestamps. Locate the last event logged before the “CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION” error occurred on your system. If you see a particular app or service, this is probably the culprit. ## Final note I hope you like the guide How to Fix ‘Store Data Structure Corruption’ Issue on Windows 10 PC. In case if you have any query regards this article you may ask us. Also, please share your love by sharing this article with your friends. --- *End of Article*