How to fix error 0x00000016 in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type 'eventvwr.msc' and press Enter. In the Event Viewer, go to Windows Logs → System. Look for critical errors that occurred just before the BSOD. Note the source and event ID. This helps identify the faulty driver or service.
2. 2 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand categories like 'Display adapters', 'Network adapters', and 'Sound, video and game controllers'. Right-click each device and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'. This ensures you have the latest drivers, as outdated or buggy drivers are a common cause.
3. 3 Press Windows key + I to open Settings. Go to Windows Update → Advanced options → Optional updates. Install any driver updates listed. If you recently updated a driver and the error started, go to Device Manager, right-click the device, select Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver. This reverts to the previous working driver.
4. 4 Press Windows key + X and select 'Windows Terminal (Admin)'. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. Wait for the scan to complete. This checks and repairs corrupted system files. If it finds issues, it will fix them automatically.
5. 5 In the same terminal, type 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' and press Enter. This repairs the Windows system image. It may take 15-30 minutes. After it finishes, restart your PC.
6. 6 If the error persists, press Windows key + R, type 'msconfig' and press Enter. Go to the Boot tab, check 'Safe boot' and select 'Minimal'. Click OK and restart. In Safe Mode, if the error doesn't occur, the problem is likely a third-party driver or service. Use Device Manager to disable suspicious devices or uninstall recently installed software.