10/07/2026
π¨ How to Fix the "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED" Blue Screen Error (BSOD)
If your Windows PC displays the CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED error, follow these troubleshooting steps:
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Step 1: Restart Your PC
β’ Restart your computer.
β’ If the error appears only once, it may be a temporary issue.
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Step 2: Boot into Safe Mode
β’ Force shut down your PC 3 times to enter Windows Recovery.
β’ Go to Troubleshoot β Advanced Options β Startup Settings β Restart.
β’ Press 4 or F4 to boot into Safe Mode.
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Step 3: Repair Corrupted System Files
β’ Open Command Prompt (Admin).
β’ Run:
sfc /scannow
After it completes, run:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
β’ Restart your PC.
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Step 4: Check Your Hard Drive
β’ Open Command Prompt (Admin).
β’ Run:
chkdsk C: /f /r
β’ Press Y and restart your PC.
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Step 5: Check SSD/HDD Health
β’ Open Command Prompt.
β’ Run:
wmic diskdrive get status
β’ If the result is "OK", your drive appears healthy.
β’ If not, back up your data and check the drive using a S.M.A.R.T. monitoring tool.
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Step 6: Test Your RAM
β’ Press Win + R.
β’ Type:
mdsched.exe
β’ Select "Restart now and check for problems."
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Step 7: Update or Roll Back Drivers
β’ Open Device Manager.
β’ Update Storage, Chipset, and Graphics drivers.
β’ Roll back recently updated drivers if the issue started afterward.
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Step 8: Uninstall Recent Windows Updates
β’ Go to Settings β Windows Update β Update History β Uninstall Updates.
β’ Remove the latest update if the problem started after installing it.
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Step 9: Disconnect External Devices
β’ Remove USB drives, printers, and other external devices.
β’ Restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved.
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Step 10: Perform a System Restore
β’ Go to Advanced Startup β Troubleshoot β Advanced Options β System Restore.
β’ Restore Windows to a point before the issue began.
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Step 11: Reset or Reinstall Windows
β’ Go to Settings β System β Recovery β Reset this PC.
β’ Choose "Keep my files" or perform a clean installation if needed.
π‘ Pro Tips
β Keep Windows and drivers up to date.
β Check SSD/HDD health regularly.
β Create System Restore points.
β Back up important files frequently.
π¬ Did these steps fix your issue? Share your experience in the comments!