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Memory Management Blue Screen on Windows 11 [Fix]
Check your hardware to fix Memory Management BSOD on restart
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Updated onApril 17, 2024
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BSOD errors were very unpleasant in Windows 10, and most certainly, they are no different in Windows 11 because they seem to appear out of nowhere and are usually pretty serious. One of these is the Memory Management blue screen in Windows 11.
The Memory Management blue screen error signals a problem with your RAM but can also have other roots, as you soon discover.
It’s worth mentioning thatVideo Memory Management Internal erroris quite similar to this one, but we covered it in one of our previous guides.
Why am I getting memory management blue screen?
As obvious as it may sound, Memory Management is the function that handles your system memory, and it’s crucial for the proper functioning of your system.
Its role is to track the memory location and manage the transfer of memory and processes between your RAM and physical memory when running a program.
It decides how much memory you have and what amount to allocate to each program or process, and when you close that process, it signals the free memory or gives it to another.
Now let’s see what can cause a Memory Management blue screen error on Windows 11:
➡Failing or improperly connected RAM module
The Memory Management error is directly associated with RAM, so the leading cause for this blue screen is a faulty or improperly connected RAM module.
Therefore, you will have to replace that module in the worst-case scenario. Then, you will see how to check if you have such a hardware problem.
➡Hardware problem or incompatibility
Many have reported stop code Memory Management after RAM upgrade, but any other hardware compatibility problem can trigger this blue screen.
More precisely, the other possible component responsible for this error is the graphics card and its drivers.
➡Software issues and corrupt system files
In a more optimistic scenario, the Memory Management stop code can be caused by some corrupt files on your system.
We’re not saying that it’s a good thing, but file corruption problems can be fixed easier with a bit of time and effort, and that’s certainly better than buying new RAM.
Now that we know precisely what this error causes, we can start troubleshooting the Memory Management error in Windows 11.
How do I fix Memory Management error on Windows 11?
1. Run the Memory Diagnostic tool
If the tool detects a problem, it is usually about one or more faulty RAM modules. If you recently replaced them, recheck their compatibility and see if they are correctly inserted in their sockets.
Once done, verify if the Memory Management error in Windows 11 is fixed.
2. Check for Windows updates
Sometimes, a simple system update can fix everything, and you’ll never know what the issue was all about in the first place. For example, installing the latest version of the OS would also work if you encountered the Memory Management BSOD after a Windows update.
3. Check for driver issues
Another way to fix multiple drivers is to usededicated driver updating softwareto scan your PC for missing or outdated drivers and prompt you to update them.
4. Run an SFC scan
If you want a complete in-depth integrity check on every system file on your computer,specialized softwareis what you need. These tools will help you scan for and replace any broken system files in just a few minutes.
5. Run a CHKDSK scan
As strange as it may sound, the root of the problem may be one or more bad sectors on your hard drive, which may produce file corruption and more.
Once done, check if the SSD Memory Management error in Windows 11 is fixed. In case you still encounter it, head to the last method.
6. Reset your PC
Resetting your computer is the last resort for the Memory Management Windows 11 blue screen error, but it’s worth thinking about if nothing else works.
How do I fix the Memory Management error in BIOS?
The BIOS is the only thing you can access when dealing with several significant errors in Windows, and it does offer a couple of troubleshooting options.
In case of a Memory Management error, you can run the Memory Test and Disk Check from the BIOS if any of the two is the culprit. The BIOS also offers a few other tools that might be useful in this case.
Besides,updating the BIOS, too, might work as an effective fix for the Memory Management error in Windows 11.
How to free up memory in Windows 11?
Of course, the Memory Management error is critical, but in the meantime, if your system has become very slow, the reason might also be a crowded startup list.
In other words, there might be a lot of apps running on startup and in the background, and they all can use your precious resources. So here’s how you can clear that issue:
This is a simple method of memory management that you can perform very quickly; after that, the apps you disable won’t run when the system starts.
Disabling all unnecessary startup programs will keep your PC running optimally. However, be careful not to disable any critical processes.
If you have other memory problems, you can also learnhow to deal with high RAM usage in Windows 11.
We hope our solutions helped you fix the Memory Management error in Windows 11, and now it runs again as it should.
For any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to tell us all in the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
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