Probably, there is no need to explain that an unexpected computer crash or freeze when it does not respond to any actions, or, even worse, the appearance of the "death screen" is not a pleasant situation. In this case, the computer gives an indication of a failure with a description of the code like Kernel-Power (41, 63rd category). What this can mean and how to get rid of it will now be considered.
Kernel-Power Error: Key "Symptoms"
What is most sad, failures of this kind tend to occur at the most inopportune moments. The matter is not limited to normal freezing or a blue screen, sometimes you can see a completely black screen at all, and only then, in the system error log, see what exactly the Kernel-Power failure (code 41) occurred.
As for the malfunction itself, judging by the description of Microsoft specialists, this is a failure when accessing the core of the system when it is overloaded due to the inability to process too many requests. The most common Kernel-Power kernel failure (code 41) occurs on low-power computers when playing resource-intensive games. As already clear, the code itself and the category in the message are not displayed, just the system writes that there was a strong overload of resources, and the OS itself needs to be restarted.
Windows Kernel-Power Crash: Possible Types of Problems
As a rule, conditionally the problems of such situations can be divided into two types: problems with hardware (RAM slots, processor overheating, malfunctioning audio, video or network devices) and software failures at all levels (outdated drivers, incorrectly installed antiviruses, lack of system updates, finally, errors on hard drives, etc.)
But, as they say, you can find a way out of any situation. The same goes for the Kernel-Power error. Now consider each type of problem in more detail.
Hardware issues
With equipment, they can appear, for example, when a loose connection of device cables (hard drives) or their incorrect installation on the motherboard (loose contact) is observed on a hand-held computer terminal.
With RAM, the situation is worse. The fact is that sometimes the RAM slots can even cause conflicts among themselves (case of incompatibility). In such a situation, you will have to remove each bar, reboot the system and watch how it behaves.
On the other hand, it may very well be that the Kernel-Power failure is due only to the fact that the hardware does not meet the system requirements of the game or some software product, as a result of which it simply cannot withstand too much load. But this is how the processor can fail.
It is especially worth paying attention to the installation of overestimated characteristics of the same processor in the BIOS or even physical overclocking. In BIOS it is better to do a full reset (Load BIOS Setup Defaults). If overclocking was done manually, you will have to return all the connectors and jumpers to their places.
Some failure situations are connected with Seagate hard drives that work on 64-bit systems, to put it mildly, not quite correctly, but cause constant conflicts. What to do? In the worst case, replace them.
Error correction by means of Windows
But equipment can not always cause such failures. Incorrectly installed or removed programs, hacked antiviruses, unofficial drivers - this is not a complete list of everything that can cause Kernel-Power to crash.
How to deal with it? First you should perform a standard disk check for errors with their automatic correction. However, it is better to use the console utility sfc.exe, called through the command line. First, the sfc / verifyonly command is entered, and at the end of the process, sfc / scannow is entered (system files will be restored, and sometimes the system may require a distribution disk).
In some cases, the built-in memory checker is useful. To start it, enter the mdsched command in the Run menu and select one of the diagnostic options.
Often, when a Kernel-Power error occurs, problems with drivers may be observed, and in the “Device Manager” such information may not be displayed. Here the "native" Driver Verifier manager will come to the rescue (the verifier.exe command in the Run menu). However, you can update the driver using third-party software, which will be discussed later.
Many experts recommend still completely removing all sorts of antiviruses, antispyware and optimizers that get low-level access to system resources, and see how the “OS” will behave after that.
Finally, you can try to update the BIOS, although most often the problem with the existing version is related indirectly. Yes, and this should be done by a specialist, and not by an ordinary user who has no idea about such processes.
Third-party utilities that may come in handy
As for the special software that allows solving problems with the Kernel-Power error, you can find a lot of it today. However, it is better not to use optimizers, but to give preference to strictly oriented programs.
For example, utilities like Driver Booster are great for automatically updating drivers. To work with hard drives, you can use the unique application HDD Regenerator , etc. For each specific test, there is a program. The most preferred are portable versions that do not require installation on a hard drive.
Program level issues
Naturally, the list of causes of errors of this type is not limited only to the problems described above. A fairly common case is incorrect installation or incorrect removal of programs.
For uninstalling, it is better to use, for example, iObit Uninstaller with Forced Uninstall mode turned on, which involves in-depth scanning for the presence of residual files or registry keys after uninstalling programs.
Finally, the problem may lie in updates to the system itself. It is recommended to set the update to automatic mode. But if failures occur after the updates, some updates can be deleted (make them inaccessible for installation), but only after the system rolls back to the checkpoint preceding the appearance of the problems.
However, other installed programs (most often games) can also cause conflicts. But here it is already necessary to first assess the system requirements of the applications for the configuration of a PC or laptop, and only then make a decision about installing one or another software package.