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MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY BSOD [Solved]

Check for all corrupt, outdated, or buggy drivers

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Published onAugust 13, 2024

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:

TheMUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTYblue screen error, with a value (bug check) of0x00000041, is usually caused by driver issues, conflicting applications, corrupt system files, and problematic Windows updates!

After assessing previously reported cases ofMUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY, I identified driver problems as the underlying cause in 4 out of 5 cases. And whileMicrosoft’s official websitementions driver as the cause, it fails to list any reasonable solutions.

Before you begin troubleshooting, install all available Windows updates (including the optional ones) and scan the PC for malware using the built-in Windows Security or atop-rated third-party antivirus solution.

How do I fix the MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY blue screen error?

How do I fix the MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY blue screen error?

1. Update all the drivers

Whileupdating the driver, if Windows can’t find a better one, head to the manufacturer’s website andmanually install the latest driver version.

A simpler option is to use adedicated driver update software, which will auto-detect connected devices, fetch the latest drivers for each, and install them!

2. Reinstall the corrupt drivers

3. Roll back recent driver updates

If the PC keeps reinstalling the problematic drivers after roll back,disable automatic driver downloads in Windows 11and get rid of theMUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTYblue screen error for good!

4. Uninstall conflicting applications

Experts suggest that having two or more apps that perform the same function can cause conflicts, which, subsequently, leads to theMUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTYBSOD. In this case, identify the additional ones, anduninstall the apps.

If a quick removal doesn’t work, get aneffective uninstaller softwareto clear any app-related leftover files and Registry entries that might still be causing issues!

5. Repair the corrupt system files

6. Uninstall recent Windows updates

7. Perform an in-place upgrade

An in-place upgrade is pretty much the same as reinstalling Windows, except that your stored files and apps remain unaffected. And it’s capable of fixing most issues, including the dreadedMUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTYblue screen error if it’s caused by the software components!

If this, too, fails, contact a professional. At this point, fixing the error requireschecking the BSOD log files, identifying the faulty driver or component, and eliminating issues with it.

Before you leave, discover expert tips tomake your Windows PC faster than ever!

For any queries or to share which fix worked for you, drop a comment below.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.

Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

Windows Hardware Expert

Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.