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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.

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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 Code0x000000be
Affected SystemWindows 11 (Microsoft)
DifficultyCritical
Estimated Time45 min
Requires Admin Rights⚠️ Yes
Requires Reboot🔄 Yes

Solution Steps

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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