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How to fix error 0x0000001a in Windows 11

Bug Check 0x0000001A: MEMORY_MANAGEMENT — A severe memory management error occurred.

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📅 Updated: 2026-08-12
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Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12 · How we verify fixes
Error Code0x0000001a
Affected SystemWindows 11 (Microsoft)
DifficultyCritical
Estimated Time60 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes
Requires Reboot🔄 Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Press Windows key + R, type 'eventvwr.msc', and press Enter. In Event Viewer, go to Windows Logs → System. Look for errors with source 'BugCheck' and note the bug check code. Also, check for warnings from 'disk' or 'ntfs' sources.
  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'. If you recently updated a driver, try rolling it back: right-click device → Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver.
  3. 3 Press Windows key + I to open Settings. Go to Windows Update → Advanced options → Optional updates. Install any driver updates. Also, uninstall any recently installed software that might be causing conflicts.
  4. 4 Press Windows key + X and select 'Windows Terminal (Admin)'. Run 'sfc /scannow' and then 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth'. These commands repair system files.
  5. 5 Test your RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic. Press Windows key + R, type 'mdsched.exe', and press Enter. Choose 'Restart now and check for problems'. This will test your RAM for errors. If errors are found, you may need to replace your RAM.
  6. 6 If the error persists, run a disk check. Open Windows Terminal (Admin) and type 'chkdsk C: /f /r' and press Enter. Restart to let it run. This checks for disk errors that could cause memory corruption.

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