HOW TO FIX WINDOWS 10 BSOD CAUSED BY NTOSKRNL.EXE

💻 What’s Causing the BSOD Linked to ntoskrnl.exe?
Seeing a blue screen pointing to ntoskrnl.exe? 😨 Learn what’s behind this system crash and how to troubleshoot it effectively in Windows 10. 🛠️
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You’ve encountered a Blue Screen of Death that points towards Ntoskrnl.exe as the culprit. Before it got to this, you probably noticed the following symptoms:
- Slow PC performance.
- High CPU usage and subsequent overheating.
- Random system reboots.

Then finally, during system boot, you receive an error message that says “ntoskrnl.exe file is missing.”

Ntoskrnl.exe (short for Windows NT operating system kernel) is an essential Windows component responsible for hardware abstraction, process and memory management, and various other system services.

It consists of:
- Cache manager
- Kernel
- Memory manager
- Executive
- Security reference monitor
- Scheduler (Dispatcher)

Since it’s a fundamental part of Windows, when it encounters a problem, your computer crashes and displays a BSOD. The issue could occur repeatedly. You might also get a ‘Memory management’ error code.

What Causes the Ntoskrnl.exe Error?

There’s no one thing that could be said to be the cause. The issue could be software- or hardware-related. But the possible factors include:
1. Your device drivers are outdated, corrupt, or incompatible. This is why it is important to ensure you keep them regularly updated.
2. Faulty RAM. Replacing the sticks should fix the issue.
3. Your RAM and local storage may be inadequate in keeping up with the activities you carry out on your computer. This leads to frequent freezing, and subsequently to the Ntoskrnl.exe error.
4. You overclocked your devices.
5. Some of your system files are corrupt.

How to Fix Windows 10 BSOD Caused by Ntoskrnl.Exe

Now that we’ve seen the possible causes, let’s go ahead and present the solutions:
1. Update your drivers
2. Run a scan with the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
The BSOD could be related to a faulty memory (RAM) module. So here’s what you have to do:
3. Run the System File Checker (SFC)/CHKDSK scan
The problem could be due to corrupt system files. An SFC scan will detect and repair them
4. Reset overclocking settings for your devices
Although overclocking is a smart way of exploiting the maximum capability of your hardware, it can also lead to overheating, hardware breakdowns, and system crashes. Stop overclocking your devices if you are experiencing the Ntoskrnl.exe error.
5. Install Windows updates
6. Perform a system restore
System restore will take your OS back to a time when no issues existed.
7. Check your hardware
A failing RAM module or Solid State Drive (SSD) could be the cause of the error you are dealing with. Replace your hard sticks and see if the issue will be resolved.

We suggest you visit an expert to help you perform this fix.
If you have two RAM slots, you can try removing both sticks. Clean the slots, and reinsert one stick. See if that fixes the issue. If no, reinsert the other stick and try again.
If your Windows OS is installed on your SSD, reinstalling it should resolve the issue.

We hope these solutions have been of help to you.

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