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How to Fix the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF Bug Check 0x49
This BSoD is mostly due to problematic drivers
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Published onAugust 13, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Encountering the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF blue screen error comes with the value of 0x00000049. This error often points to issues with memory, drivers, or system files. Here are some tried-and-true solutions to help you get your system back on track.
How do I fix PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF BSoD?
1. Analyze the Crash Dump with WinDbg
This process helps you identify the root cause of the issue by analyzing the crash dump, giving you detailed insights into what might have caused the page fault with interrupts off.
2. Use Driver Verifier to check drivers
Driver Verifier will stress-test your drivers to uncover any that are causing issues, helping you identify if a faulty driver is responsible for the error.
3. Update or roll back drivers
Updating or rolling back drivers can resolve issues caused by corrupted or incompatible drivers that might be causing the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF error. If the automatic process doesn’t work, you may need to visit the manufacturer’s website and download the correct driver.
4. Run the Memory Diagnostic Tool
Memory issues can cause page faults. Running the Memory Diagnostic Tool will check for RAM issues, helping you identify if faulty memory is the cause of your issue. If it finds problems with one or more memory modules, try reseating them and/or replacing them.
5. Check the disk for errors
Disk errors can lead to page faults. Running a disk check can identify and repair bad sectors or file system errors that might be causing the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF error.
6. Review and adjust virtual memory
Proper virtual memory management can prevent page faults by ensuring there is enough virtual memory available for system processes.
7. Perform a Clean Boot
Performing a clean boot helps identify if background applications or services are causing the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF error, by starting Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.
8. Restore the system to an earlier point
Restoring your system to an earlier point can undo recent changes that might have caused the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF error, bringing stability to your system.
By following these steps, you can effectively troubleshoot and resolve the PAGE_FAULT_WITH_INTERRUPTS_OFF error, improving your system’s reliability and performance. To prevent future issues, regularly update your drivers and Windows, and run periodic system checks.
For more information, you may refer to our guide onthe causes of BSoD errors. You may also be interested inhow to check the Blue Screen log in Windows.
You can address any additional question or suggestion in the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
