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How to fix error 0x0000001e in Windows 11

Bug Check 0x0000001E: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED — A kernel-mode program generated an exception that wasn't caught.

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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 Code0x0000001e
Affected SystemWindows 11 (Microsoft)
DifficultyCritical
Estimated Time90 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes
Requires Reboot🔄 Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 1 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters', right-click your graphics card, and select 'Update driver'. Choose 'Search automatically for drivers'. Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers are a common cause of this BSOD. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, visit your GPU manufacturer's website (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) to download the latest driver.
  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 to identify the problematic driver by checking the Event Viewer. Press Windows key + X and select 'Event Viewer'. Go to 'Windows Logs' > 'System' and look for critical errors that occurred just before the crash. Note the source and event ID, then search online for that specific error.
  6. 6 If you recently installed new software or drivers, try uninstalling them. Press Windows key + I to open Settings, go to 'Apps' > 'Installed apps', find the suspicious software, and uninstall it. Then restart your PC.

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