How to fix error 0x00000080 in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type 'mdsched.exe' and press Enter. Choose 'Restart now and check for problems'. This runs Windows Memory Diagnostic to test your RAM for errors. Faulty RAM is a common cause of this BSOD, and this tool will tell you if your memory is failing.
2. 2 If the memory test finds errors, you need to replace the faulty RAM stick. If you have multiple sticks, test them one by one to find the bad one. If no errors, move to the next step.
3. 3 Press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Expand 'Display adapters', right-click your graphics card, and select 'Uninstall device'. Check 'Attempt to remove the driver software for this device' and click Uninstall. Then restart your PC. Windows will reinstall a basic driver. This removes any corrupted graphics driver that might be causing hardware interrupts to fail.
4. 4 After restart, go to Settings → Windows Update → Advanced options → Optional updates. Install any driver updates listed, especially for your chipset and graphics card. Updated drivers often fix hardware communication issues.
5. 5 If the problem persists, check your PC's temperature. Download a free tool like HWMonitor (from CPUID) and run it while playing a game or running a stress test. If temperatures exceed 90°C for CPU or 85°C for GPU, your cooling may be insufficient. Clean dust from fans and heatsinks, and ensure all fans are spinning.
6. 6 If you have overclocked your CPU or GPU (using tools like Intel XTU or MSI Afterburner), reset them to default settings. Overclocking can cause instability and trigger this error. Enter your BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing Del or F2 during boot) and load 'Optimized Defaults'.