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How to fix error 0x0000000d in Windows 11
Bug Check 0x0000000D: MUTEX_LEVEL_NUMBER_VIOLATION — A mutex level number violation occurred.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x0000000d |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 60 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Boot into Safe Mode: Use the same method as described for 0x0000000C (Shift + Restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart → F4). Safe Mode loads minimal drivers, which can help you uninstall problematic ones.
- 2 Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic: Press Windows key + R, type 'mdsched.exe', and press Enter. Choose to restart and check for problems. Faulty RAM can cause mutex violations, so this is a crucial test.
- 3 Update or roll back drivers: In Device Manager (Windows key + X → Device Manager), look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark. Right-click and select 'Update driver'. If the error started after a recent driver update, use 'Properties' → 'Driver' → 'Roll Back Driver'.
- 4 Use Driver Verifier: Type 'verifier' in the Start menu and run it as administrator. Select 'Create standard settings' and then 'Automatically select all drivers installed on this computer'. Restart and let Windows test the drivers. If it identifies a faulty driver, it will show you which one. (Note: This can cause a boot loop if a driver is bad, so be prepared to boot into Safe Mode and run 'verifier /reset'.)
- 5 Run SFC and DISM: Open Command Prompt as administrator and run 'sfc /scannow' followed by 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'. This repairs system files that might be causing the violation.
- 6 Check for Windows updates: Go to Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates. Install all updates, as they may include driver fixes.
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