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PP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILED: 5 Ways to Fix the BSOD
Installing the latest drivers is the quickest fix
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Published onSeptember 2, 2024
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Fix all BSoD events and keep computer safe and clean:
Fortect will find the cause of BSoD and fix it. Here is how to do it with 3 easy steps:
ThePP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILEDblue screen error with a bug check (value) of0x0000008Fappears when the Plug and Play (PnP) managercannot be loaded during the system initialization, i.e.Phase 0.
ThePP0 Initialization FailedBSOD error is usually caused by outdated/corrupt drivers, misconfigured boot settings, outdated BIOS, corrupt system files, and low system resources.
Before you start troubleshooting, install all available Windows updates, clear any overclocking settings, and disconnect non-critical peripherals. For many of you, these simple checks should fix thePP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILEDBSOD.
How do I fix PP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILED blue screen error?
1. Update all the drivers
In 3 out of 5 cases,updating the driverquickly fixes thePP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILEDWindows crash. If the OS can’t automatically find a better version, head to the manufacturer’s website, locate the latest release, and thenmanually install the driver!
2. Run the DISM and SFC scans
If you are gettingPP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILEDWindows blue screen due tocorrupt system files, running the SFC(System File Checker)andDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)scans should replace these protected files with their cached copy stored on the PC.
3. Disable fast startup
4. Reset or update the BIOS
Since thePP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILEDerror appears during the system initialization stage, it could have to do with a misconfigured or outdated BIOS. So, you should first reset the BIOS to the default settings, and if that doesn’t work,install the latest BIOS version!
Remember, the steps for both reset and update differ across manufacturers. So, I recommend you visit the OEM’s website, check the exact steps and follow them as is, because changes to the BIOS can prove detrimental if not done precisely.
5. Perform an in-place upgrade
An in-place upgrade effectively fixes thePP0_INITIALIZATION_FAILEDblue screen error in Windows. It’s likereinstalling Windows, except for the fact that your personal files and installed apps remain unaffected.
Advanced users can also check theBSOD crash logsto identify and fix the software-based underlying cause, if any.
In case you still can’t boot Windows due to the BSOD, contact OEM’s support or visit a local repair shop because, at this point, this looks like more of a hardware issue. The professionals will need to check the connections, inspect the components, and make the necessary repairs/replacements!
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
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
