Blue Screen errors (also called bug checks, STOP code errors, kernel errors, or BSOD errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly to protect itself from data loss.

Windows 7 and 8.1: Run a troubleshooter. Update the device driver. Error codes in Device Manager. If the above steps didn't help you resolve your problem or were not available, locate your error code in the following table, and follow the recommended resolutions for that error code.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

When you try to activate Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you may receive an error message that is accompanied by an error code and its description. This article will guide you through step-by-step methods to help you resolve your problem.

Describes that you receive an error message when you try to restore a Windows 7-based computer by using System Restore in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Provides a workaround.

Works around Backup and Restore issues in Windows 7. When you try to backup or restore files, you receive error 0x80070001,0x81000037, or 0x80070003.

Resolution. To fix this error, follow the methods below. If the first method doesn't resolve this issue, proceed to the next method. Method 1: Use the Last Known Good Configuration to start Windows.

Fixes an issue in which you receive a "0x0000000A" Stop error code in Windows 7. This issue occurs after you resume a computer from sleep or from hibernation.

Blue Screen errors (also called bug checks, STOP code errors, kernel errors, or BSOD errors) can occur if a serious problem causes Windows to shut down or restart unexpectedly to protect itself from data loss.

Describes an issue in which you receive a Stop Error 0000006B (PROCESS1 INITIALIZATION FAILED) (Error 0x6B) error message on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.