If you’re encountering this driver-related issue, DRIVER PAGE FAULT BEYOND END OF ALLOCATION, on your Windows 11/10 computer, this post is intended to help. In it, we will identify the possible causes and provide the most appropriate solutions you can try to mitigate this issue.
DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION bug check error has a value of 0x000000CD
This indicates that the system accessed memory beyond the end of some driver’s pool allocation.
The driver allocated n bytes of memory from the special pool. Subsequently, the system referenced more than n bytes from this pool. This usually indicates a system-driver synchronization problem.
If the driver is responsible (most likely a graphics driver) for the error can be identified, its name is printed on the blue screen and stored in memory at the location (PUNICODE_STRING) KiBugCheckDriver.
DRIVER PAGE FAULT BEYOND END OF ALLOCATION
If you’re faced with this issue, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue.
- Run Memory test (memtest)
- Reinstall Graphics drivers
- Update BIOS
- Remove problematic software
Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.
If you can log in normally, good; otherwise you will have to boot into Safe Mode, enter the Advanced Startup options screen, or use the Installation Media to boot to be able to carry out these instructions.
DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION
1] Run memory test (memtest)
Issues with RAM or memory can be responsible for this Blue Screen error on a Windows computer. Therefore, the first step is to check the health of your RAM. Windows 11/10 computers have a built-in tool to check the health of a RAM, Memory Diagnostic Tool. Run a memory diagnostic test on your Windows 11/10 computer and see if the issue will be resolved.
2] Reinstall graphics drivers
This solution involves making sure you have installed the latest version of your graphics card driver. You can download the latest version from the manufacturer’s website. If you can use your computer after the Blue Screen error, it is good; otherwise, you have to boot into Safe Mode with Networking to download the latest version of the graphics card driver. If the issue is still unresolved, continue with the next solution.
3] Update BIOS
At this point, if you’re still experiencing the issue, then you can try updating the BIOS and firmware on your system.
Using tools from OEMs is the easiest way to do so. All OEM manufacturers have utilities that help you easily update, BIOS, firmware, and drivers. Search for yours and download it from the official site only. This is the safest way to update the BIOS.
- If you own a Dell laptop you can head over to Dell.com, or you could use Dell Update Utility.
- ASUS users can download the MyASUS BIOS update utility from the ASUS support site.
- ACER users can go here. Enter your Serial Number/SNID or search for your product by Model, select BIOS/Firmware, and click the Download link for the file you want to download.
- Lenovo users can use the Lenovo System Update Tool.
- HP users can use the bundled HP Support Assistant.
The issue should be resolved once you complete the manual update of your system’s BIOS/firmware.
Read: How to fix Blue Screen in Windows 11
4] Remove problematic software
Upon investigation, it was discovered that some of the third-party applications installed on your PC might be causing this blue screen issue. Along with these software, certain antivirus software also tends to cause BSOD errors. If you have the following software installed on your system, try uninstalling them and see if that helps.
- Virtual Audio Cable
- Logitech Webcam Software
- Catalyst Control Center
Bear in mind that just uninstalling a third-party antivirus software may not solve the problem, so using the AV native uninstall tool is recommended so that all associated files and registry entries are removed.
If removing the antivirus fixes this error, you can install the same antivirus again, switch to alternative software, or, better yet, stick to the Windows 11/10 native AV program, Windows Defender.
I hope this helps!
How to check if drivers are faulty?
Driver is software that establishes a communication link between a hardware device and an operating system. When a driver fails, the respective hardware device stops working properly. This is an early sign of a driver’s failure. However, there can be other causes of a device malfunction. A faulty driver shows a warning sign in the Device Manager. Open the Device Manager and see if the device driver shows a warning sign. If yes, read the Device Manager error code to troubleshoot and fix that driver.
How do I fix a Failed driver?
There are many ways to fix a failed driver. First, open the Device Manager, double-click on the faulty driver, and read the error message under the General tab. Now, fix the driver based on the error code and error message in the Device Manager. In addition to this, you can also try uninstalling and reinstalling the faulty driver. You can also download that driver’s latest version from its manufacturer’s official website or your computer manufacturer (if available).
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