Fix VMware Workstation Errors & Crashes — 9 Solutions
Browse 9 verified fixes for VMware Workstation errors, crashes, and bugs. Community-tested solutions with copy-paste commands and registry edits.
All Error Codes & Fixes
PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
Windows Blue Screen — faulty hardware or corrupted system files.
Critical
30 ↑
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Driver conflict or faulty memory. Often caused by outdated drivers accessing invalid memory addresses.
Critical
30 ↑
KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Kernel-mode program generated an exception the error handler didn't catch. Usually a driver issue.
Critical
30 ↑
SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
System service exception. Often caused by driver issues, especially GPU drivers.
Critical
30 ↑
CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
A critical system process unexpectedly terminated. Can be caused by corrupted system files.
Critical
30 ↑
MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
Memory management error. Faulty RAM or driver memory leak.
Critical
30 ↑
DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION
Deferred Procedure Call watchdog timeout. Usually SSD firmware or driver issue.
High
30 ↑
DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Driver tried to access invalid memory at high IRQL. Network/WiFi driver often the culprit.
Critical
30 ↑
VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE
GPU driver timeout and recovery failure. Graphics driver crash.
High
30 ↑