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How to fix error 0x000000be in Windows 11
Bug Check 0x000000BE: ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY — A driver attempted to write to read-only memory.
Fix based on community reports and expert analysis. Last verified: 2026-08-12
· How we verify fixes
| Error Code | 0x000000be |
|---|---|
| Affected System | Windows 11 (Microsoft) |
| Difficulty | Critical |
| Estimated Time | 45 min |
| Requires Admin Rights | ⚠️ Yes |
| Requires Reboot | 🔄 Yes |
Solution Steps
- 1 Boot into Safe Mode: Press Windows key + I, go to System → Recovery → Advanced startup, and click 'Restart now'. Then choose Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart, and press 4 for Safe Mode. Safe Mode loads only essential drivers, so the problematic driver won't load, allowing you to troubleshoot.
- 2 In Safe Mode, press Windows key + X and select 'Device Manager'. Look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark. Right-click on such devices and select 'Update driver' → 'Search automatically for drivers'. This may replace the faulty driver with a working one.
- 3 If updating doesn't help, uninstall the suspected driver: right-click the device, select 'Uninstall device', and check 'Delete the driver software for this device'. Then restart and let Windows install a generic driver. This removes the problematic driver entirely.
- 4 Run the System File Checker: press Windows key + R, type 'cmd', right-click and select 'Run as administrator'. Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This repairs corrupted system files that might be causing the issue.
- 5 Check for Windows updates: Press Windows key + I, go to Windows Update, and click 'Check for updates'. Install all updates, as they often include driver fixes.
- 6 If the error persists, test your RAM using Windows Memory Diagnostic: press Windows key + R, type 'mdsched.exe', and press Enter. Choose 'Restart now and check for problems'. Faulty RAM can cause memory corruption errors.
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