02/06/2026
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💻 How to Fix Windows BSOD Error: CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED
If your PC displays the "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED" Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), follow these troubleshooting steps:
🔹 Step 1: Restart Your PC
• Wait for the error collection to reach 100%.
• Allow Windows to restart automatically.
• Check if the issue reoccurs.
🔹 Step 2: Enter Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
1. Turn on the PC.
2. When Windows starts loading, hold the power button to force shutdown.
3. Repeat this process 3 times.
4. Windows will open "Automatic Repair".
5. Select:
Troubleshoot → Advanced Options
🔹 Step 3: Run Startup Repair
1. Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Repair
2. Select your Windows installation.
3. Let Windows diagnose and repair startup issues.
4. Restart the PC.
🔹 Step 4: Run System File Checker (SFC)
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run:
sfc /scannow
3. Wait for the scan to complete.
4. Restart the PC.
🔹 Step 5: Repair Windows Image Using DISM
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Wait until the process reaches 100%, then restart.
🔹 Step 6: Check Disk for Errors
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
chkdsk C: /f /r
• Press Y when prompted.
• Restart the PC.
• Windows will scan and repair disk errors.
🔹 Step 7: Boot into Safe Mode
1. Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Settings
2. Click Restart.
3. Press 4 or F4 for Safe Mode.
If the PC works normally in Safe Mode, a driver or software issue is likely causing the BSOD.
🔹 Step 8: Remove Recent Drivers or Updates
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Right-click recently installed devices.
3. Select Roll Back Driver or Uninstall Device.
4. Restart the PC.
🔹 Step 9: Test RAM
1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type:
mdsched.exe
3. Choose "Restart now and check for problems".
🔹 Step 10: Check SSD/HDD Health
Open Command Prompt:
wmic diskdrive get status
Result should display:
✔ OK
If not, back up your data immediately.
🔹 Step 11: Update Windows
Settings → Windows Update → Check for Updates
🔹 Step 12: Reset Windows (Last Resort)
Troubleshoot → Reset This PC
Choose:
• Keep My Files (recommended)
• Remove Everything
⚠️ Note:
The pink vertical line visible in the image may indicate a monitor, display cable, or graphics card issue. Check if the line appears in BIOS as well. If it does, the problem is likely hardware-related.