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May30,2014

Noviceorexpert,gettingaBlueScreenofDeathistrulyadreadfulexperience

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The feeling further worsens when this starts happening in the latest Windows
release of 8.1 Update. One similar fault dominating support forums across the
worldistheKernel_Security_Check_FailureStoperror.Typically,thismenaceis
causedbyafaultydriverwhichtriestofreethesamekernelmemorytwiceor
accesssensitiveareasandoverwriteintoprohibitedblocks.Inothercases,the
issuemightresultfromacorruptmemorymoduleorstoragedeviceusuallyRAM
orHardDrive.

IRPCOMPLETEREQUESTSin
Windows8.1

Unfortunately, the problem is hard to track down because, by default, the

KERNELSECURITYCHECK

checks are not executed when the bizarre requests are made, but some time

FAILURE(0x139)BSOD

laterwhenWindowsactuallytriestofreeupblocksofmemory.However,there

Windows8.1

arestilleffectivemethodsthathaveproventoremovethisdelinquentdisarray

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and help the system combat this disease successfully. Refer to the list of
resolutionsbelowandensuresaferecoveryofyourmachine.
Method1:CheckOSFiles

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Windows8(8.1)
Windows8.xFixErrorCode
0xc0000185(BSOD)

Firstly, you might want to verify your core Windows files. This is done by
runningtheSFCcommandlinetoolonanelevatedwindow.Followthesesteps
tocompletethistask:
OpenStartScreenbyhittingWindowskey

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TypecmdandnoticeCommandPromptdisplayontheresults
Rightclicktheblackicon
ChooseRunasadministratorfromthelistbelow.Ifprompted,clickYes
ontheUACbox
Intheelevatedwindow,typethefollowingcommandandpressEnter
SFC/SCANNOW
Waitwhilethecomputerscanscrucialfiles.Nouserinterventionisrequired
throughouttheprocess

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Thisprocedureautomaticallyscansandrepairsanycorruptdatahostedonyour
device. Once completed, see if the error disappears. Otherwise, proceed to the
nextsolution.
Method2:ViewMinidumpFiles
Typically located under C:\Windows\Minidump path, Minidump is a Windows
folderthatholdsvitalinformationcrucialforeffectivetroubleshooting.Itrecords
all activities occurring prior to the crash, helping the user pinpoint the
problematic

routine.

To

interpret

these

files,

download

&

runBlueScreenViewandnoticethetroublingidentity.Onceidentified,referto
itsdeveloperswebsiteforfurtherresolutions,oruninstallthecomponenttofix
yourissue.However,ifthismethodfails,continuewiththenextresolutions.
Note: If you are unable to view Minidump directory, ensure the following
settings:
OpenRunbox(Windows+Rkeys)andentercontrolpanel
ClickSystemandSecurity
GotoSystem
ChooseAdvancedsystemsettingsfromtheoptionsdisplayedattheleft
InSystemPropertiesbox,clickAdvancedtab
UnderStartupandRecovery,clickSettingsbutton
CheckWriteaneventtothesystemlog
Dropdown Write debugging information to Small memory dump
(128KB)
SetSmalldumpdirectoryto%SystemRoot%\Minidump
ClickOK

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Method3:RunMemoryDiagnosticsTool
Asperouraforementionedexplanation,defectivememorycomponentsareone
ofthemajorreasonsofthisinfamouserror.Memorystickscanbescrutinizedby
runningtheWindowsinbuiltMemoryDiagnosticsTool.Hereiswhatyoushould
do:
SearchSettingsbypressingWindows+Wkeys
Typememory
ClickDiagnoseyourcomputersmemoryproblemsfromtheresults
SelectRestartnowandcheckforproblems

Warning:Save your work and close all running programs. Any unsaved data
willbelost.

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Thetoolwillautomaticallystartuponreboot.Oncethetestiscompleted,note
downanydetectederrorsandtrythefollowingremedialprocedure:
RotateyourRAMintonewmemoryslotsandseewhichmoduleisfaulty
Test each module in all memory slots to find if one of the holders is
damaged
Replace your RAM or Motherboard according to the results. Contact your
computermanufacturerformoresupport
RecommendedReading:WindowsMemory(RAM)OptimizationTipsandTricks
Method4:CheckHardDrive
An impaired hard drive can also lead to the Kernel error. This can be fixed by
runningaCHKDSKscanillustratedbelow:
OpenCommandPromptwithadministrativerightsdemonstratedbefore
TypethiscommandandhitEnter
CHKDSK/R
If prompted, schedule the scan to launch at computer next restart by
enteringY
Rebootyourdevice
Allow Windows locate bad sectors and recover readable information from the
drive. However, if you find this resolution unsuccessful in eliminating your
concern, lets see if you have outdated drivers causing this terrible suffering.
Also,refertoharddriveoptimizationtipsandtricks.
Method5:WindowsUpdate
Microsoft infuses a handy Update feature in all modern Windows versions, the
WindowsUpdate.Runthisutilitytoautomaticallyinstallanyavailableupdates
andremoveoutdated/unsupporteddriversleadingtotheerror.
Todothis,followthesesteps:
Hover your Mouse to the righttop corner of your screen and go down to
clickSearchicon
ChooseSettingsfromthedropdown
TypeWindowsUpdateandselectitfromtheresults
ChooseCheckforupdatesfromtheleftside
Iffound,installalltheupdates
Method6:PerformVirusScan
Often,unsolicitedguestshostingonyourmachinecanpromptinvalidmemory
requests, leading to dire problems. Therefore, make sure you keep your
antivirus software updated with the latest happenings around the malware
arena, and fight unwanted visitors residing on your computer. It would be
helpfultoscheduledailyorweeklyscanstoensuremaximumprotection.
Method7:PerformSystemRestore
Itispossiblethatyouorsomethirdpartysoftwaremayhavemadeundesirable
settings change that is causing this mess. This could happen from a bad

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program or device install/uninstall, tampering crucial registry values, etc. To
undo these alterations, use System Restore feature to revert to prior system
configurationsthatwereworkingjustfine.Thismethodisdescribedhere:
OpenControlPanelasbefore
IntheSearchbox,typeRecoveryandclickitsicon
ChooseOpenSystemRestore
Followthewizardtoguideyouthroughasuccessfulcompletion

After a restore, browse through your normal activities and notice for any
malfunctions.IftheBSODhappenstoappearagain, reinstallWindowsusingthe

PCRefreshoptionandremovethisperilonceandforall.
ToperformaPCRefresh,precedethesteps:
PressWindows+ItoopenSettingscharm
ChooseChangePCsettings
ClickUpdateandrecovery
NavigatetoRecovery
UnderRefreshyourPCwithoutaffectingyourfiles,clickGetstarted
Followonscreeninstructions

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