Non-Maskable Interrupt or NMI HARDWARE FAILURE Blue Screen error occurs due to hardware malfunction. The stop code that you may get for this BSOD error is 0x00000080. The error can occur at random during your computer use, but many users have reported it while updating or installing their Graphics Card drivers. In this post, we will be covering all the possible fixes for this error.
NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE error on Windows 11/10
The NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE bug check has a value of 0x00000080. This bug check indicates that a hardware malfunction has occurred.
A variety of hardware malfunctions can cause the NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE bug check, but the exact cause is difficult to determine.
The following potential fixes will be carried out to fix NMI HARDWARE FAILURE error on Windows 11/10:
- Remove any hardware or drivers that have been recently installed.
- Update, Rollback or Disable Graphics Drivers.
- Make sure that all memory modules are of the same type.
If you tend to create a System Restore point usually, you can try to undo any modifications on your computer, by performing System Restore. It is also recommended that you carry out these tasks mentioned below in Safe Mode only.
1] Remove any hardware or drivers that have been recently installed
You might have to disable or remove newly installed hardware because external devices are not much innocent in triggering a Blue Screen error.
For that, I would recommend physically disconnecting any external devices connected to your computer and checking if that fixes the Blue Screen of Death Error.
2] Update, Rollback or Disable Various Drivers
Now, the best practice for you should be to go to the website of your manufacturers like NVIDIA, AMD or Intel. Go to the section called Drivers. And download the latest definitions from there.
After the download has been completed, just install the graphics driver and reboot your computer.
Alternatively, after booting into the Safe Mode, open Device Manager.
The main drivers that might be a cause for this particular file will be listed under the section of Display Adaptersinside of the Device Manager. So if you recently updated these drivers, roll back and see. If you did not, then we suggest you Update these drivers.
3] Make sure that all memory modules are of the same type
This is a bit tricky and technical. If you tend to use multiple physical RAM modules on your computer, you need to first check that they are all the same frequency. And after that, one thing to verify is that the chip is properly compatible. If the sockets are attached using an adapter or non-recommended apparatus, it can cause issues and take a performance hit on the computer.
If you find such a setup, you need to undo it or install proper, recommended and compatible hardware.
How do you check what caused BSOD Windows 11?
When an error occurs on a computer, Windows creates a log. You can view the error log in dedicated software. Microsoft Windows has built-in software, named Event Viewer that is used to view all error logs. You can view all BSOD logs in Event Viewer by applying a filter. These BSOD error logs will let you know the cause of the error and the troubleshooting tips (if available).
Does Windows 11 have a repair tool?
Windows 11 includes automated tools and troubleshooters to help you resolve various issues. You will find all troubleshooters in Windows 11 Settings. In addition to this, Windows 11 has command-line tools for repairing corrupted system image files, disk errors, etc. These tools are System File Checker, DISM, and Chkdsk. If you experience boot-related issues, you can use Windows Recovery Environment to fix the problem. From there you can also run Automatic Repair.
