How to fix error 0x000000c4 in Windows 11

Solution Steps

1. 1 Boot into Safe Mode: Restart your PC and press F8 (or Shift + F8) repeatedly before the Windows logo appears. If that doesn't work, use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) by interrupting boot three times. Safe Mode loads only essential drivers, so if the BSOD doesn't occur there, it confirms a driver issue.
2. 2 Disable Driver Verifier: Press Windows key + R, type 'verifier' and press Enter. In the Driver Verifier Manager, select 'Delete existing settings' and click Finish. Restart your PC. This stops the tool from running and should prevent the BSOD if it was caused by Driver Verifier.
3. 3 Update or roll back drivers: Open Device Manager by pressing Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager. Look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark. Right-click the device and choose 'Update driver' to search automatically. If the issue started after a recent update, choose 'Properties' → 'Driver' → 'Roll Back Driver'.
4. 4 Run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as administrator (press Windows key, type 'cmd', right-click and select 'Run as administrator'). Type 'sfc /scannow' and press Enter. This scans and repairs corrupted system files. It may take 15-20 minutes.
5. 5 Check for Windows updates: Press Windows key + I to open Settings, go to Windows Update, and click 'Check for updates'. Install any pending updates, as they often include driver fixes.
6. 6 If the BSOD persists, boot from Windows installation media, choose 'Repair your computer', then 'Troubleshoot' → 'Advanced options' → 'Startup Repair'.