Fix: “Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD Blue Screen” Error on Windows 11/10

In this article we will show you how to Fix “Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD Blue Screen” Error on Windows 11/10. Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) reports for Windows 11/10 are common, and it’s time to solve the one caused by the ntoskrnl.exe application. Windows NT Operating system kernel executable, or Ntoskrnl.exe, is a very important system file.

It manages memory, abstracts hardware, and runs processes, among other things. This system file is an important part of your Windows PC because it holds the executive, kernel, memory manager, scheduler (dispatcher), cache manager, and security reference monitor.

But if this file gets damaged or lost, it could lead to ntoskrnl.exe problem. (see image). This error can also happen for a number of other causes, and it can cause a lot of data to be lost. You can also go to the official Microsoft support site for more information about this error.

Ways to Fix “Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD Blue Screen” Error on Windows 11/10

Run a Scan with the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) could be caused by a bad memory (RAM) module. So, here’s how to use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool on Windows 11:

1. Close all open windows.
2. Go to the Start menu.
3. Type ‘Windows Memory Diagnostic’ into the search bar and then click the option when it appears in the results list.
4. Click on the option that says ‘Restart now and check for problems (recommended).’
5. Your system will restart, and the scan will commence. Wait for it to complete. It may take a while (could be up to an hour depending on the size of your RAM).
6. After the scan, you’ll get the results once you log into your computer.

Install Windows Updates

Follow these easy steps to update Windows so you can stop looking for solutions to fix the Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD error on Windows 11:

1. Use the Windows key + X combo to open the Power User menu and select Settings to launch the app on Windows 11. You can also use the Windows key + I shortcut to quickly launch Settings.
2. On the main Settings screen, hit Windows Update on the left navigation pane.
3. Click Check for Updates.

Windows will look for updates that are available and download them. To install important updates, you can either restart your PC right away or wait until your next regular restart. Sometimes the Ntoskrnl.exe Blue Screen of Death is caused by a recent upgrade. You might try to fix the problem by uninstalling the most recent update.

1. On the Windows Update screen, select Update History.
2. On the Update History page, click Uninstall Updates.
3. We now go to the Uninstall an Update Page in Programs and Features. Locate the most recent update or the one you consider suspicious and uninstall it.
4. After uninstalling the update, reboot your system.

Update Your Drivers

We suggest that you use Driver Updater to look for old or broken drivers on your computer. It will install the newest versions that the manufacturer recommends. The utility can tell what kind of machine you have, so you won’t end up downloading the wrong drivers.

You might either do the update manually through Device Manager or by going to the website of the company that made your device to look for drivers. Make sure you download the versions that work with your operating system. Here’s how to use Device Manager to fix the Ntoskrnl.exe blue screen error on Windows 11:

1. Hold down the Windows key and simultaneously press X to load the Power User Menu.
2. Select Device Manager.
3. Navigate to where the problematic driver is. If you’re looking to update the graphics card driver, expand Display Drivers. If you wish to update the microphone driver, expand Audio Inputs and Outputs. And so on.
4. Right-click the driver and select Update Driver.
5. Select Search Automatically for Drivers.

Run the System File Checker (SFC)/CHKDSK Scan

There could be a problem with the system files. They will be found and fixed by an SFC scan.
Just do these simple things:

1. Go to the Start menu.
2. Type ‘CMD’ in the search bar and right-click on Command Prompt from the search results.
3. Select ‘Run as administrator’ to open an elevated Command Prompt window.
4. You will receive a User Account Control (UAC) confirmation dialog. Click the Yes button.
5. Copy and paste ‘sfc /scannow’ in the window (make sure you don’t include the inverted commas) and press Enter on your keyboard. If you choose to type the line, there should be a space between ‘sfc’ and ‘/scannow.’
6. Wait for the scan to complete. You will then get a report on the repairs that were achieved.

Run a CHKDSK scan if the scan shows that some faults couldn’t be resolved. This is how:

1. Press the Windows logo key + X combination on your keyboard to open the WinX menu.
2. Locate Command Prompt (Admin) in the list and click on it. This will open an elevated Command Prompt.
3. Click the Yes button when presented with the User Account Control (UAC) confirmation dialog.
4. In the window that opens, type (or copy and paste) ‘CHKDSK /f /r’ and press Enter (don’t include the inverted commas).
5. You may be asked whether you want the scan to be performed when next your computer boots up. Type ‘y’ and press enter.
6. Wait for the scan to complete.