How to fix error 0x0000001d in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Storage controllers', 'Network adapters', and 'IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers'. For each device, right-click and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'. Outdated or buggy drivers are the most common cause of spin lock exhaustion. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, visit the manufacturer's website.
2. 2 Press Windows key + X and select 'Windows Terminal (Admin)' or 'Command Prompt (Admin)'. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This scans all protected system files and replaces corrupted ones. Wait for the scan to complete (may take 15-30 minutes). If it finds issues, it will fix them automatically.
3. 3 After SFC, run DISM by typing 'DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth' and press Enter. This repairs the Windows system image that SFC relies on. It may take up to 30 minutes. This step ensures that system files are fully healthy.
4. 4 Check for Windows updates: Press Windows key + I to open Settings, go to 'Windows Update', and click 'Check for updates'. Install all pending updates, as they often include fixes for driver and kernel issues.
5. 5 If the error persists, try disconnecting any unnecessary external devices (USB drives, printers, etc.) and see if the error stops. If it does, one of those devices may have a faulty driver. Update or replace the device.
6. 6 If the problem continues, you may need to update your motherboard BIOS. Visit your motherboard manufacturer's website, find your model, and download the latest BIOS update. Follow their instructions carefully, as a failed BIOS update can brick your PC.