I recently received a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on my Windows 11 PC, showing the error PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. After that, my computer booted up but crashed again within 15 minutes. Now, it refuses to start altogether. The boot menu doesn't appear, and when I power on, the monitor goes into power saving mode while the CPU keeps running. I'm really worried about what's going on. Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this issue?
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There are a few possible reasons for the BSOD and startup problems. If any specific code or driver was mentioned on the BSOD, that info would help narrow things down. I suggest reseating your RAM and trying to access the BIOS as soon as you turn on the PC. If that doesn't work, try using just one stick of RAM at a time. Sometimes the issue could be related to bad RAM, a faulty hard drive, or even a bad driver causing trouble. Have you installed any recent updates that might have triggered this?
It sounds like a pretty frustrating issue! The first thing I’d recommend is checking for any dump files from the BSOD, as they help identify the problem. If you can get into Windows or Safe Mode, head over to C:WindowsMinidump to see if there are any crash logs you can share. You could upload them to a file sharing site to make it easier for folks to help you. If you don’t see any dump files, you might want to refer to a guide on changing the dump type, just in case they're not being generated correctly.
I’ve had similar issues with my computer every few months. Usually, a technician says it’s due to Windows updates. I’ve disabled them, but they still manage to get installed and crash my system. When you mention using one stick of RAM, could you explain that a bit more?