6 Ways to Overcome PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA in Windows 10

 Most of the critical errors in Windows 10 are the result of software faults or non-functioning drivers. However, Page Fault in Nonpaged Area is usually caused by hardware problems, especially RAM. Errors can also be associated with Windows virtual memory management errors.

To get rid of it, the user must diagnose hardware and software faults. Here are six ways to deal with the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA blue screen of death.

1. Check the RAM

If you have made recent hardware changes to your computer, it is a good idea to check that everything has been installed properly.

Sometimes, the new RAM can go bad, or even the old one can go bad. Here are some things you can do to check RAM. Remember to turn off the computer and disconnect all cables before proceeding.

Check RAM

1. If you are using two RAM sticks, try changing the slots.

2. If you are using a single RAM chip, clean out any dust that may have accumulated.

3. If you have some spare RAM modules, try replacing the RAM and rebooting the PC. If the error doesn't appear, it means the RAM you used before is damaged.

4. Try using only one RAM slot.

2. Update Or Roll Back Drivers

Incorrect drivers can damage your computer. That's why you should always update your driver to the latest version. But sometimes these updates may be unstable, which may damage your computer. In such cases, the best thing is to roll back to the previous version.

How to Update Drivers Using Device Manager

Device Manager is by far the most effective way to keep your system drivers up to date.

In the case of a Page Fault in Nonpaged Area BSOD, it's usually a faulty graphics driver or chipset. Graphics drivers are found under Display adapters in Device Manager, and chipset drivers are under System devices. Here's how to update the driver using the device manager:

How to Update Drivers Using Device Manager

1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.

2. In the Device Manager window, find the driver you want to update and expand the menu.

3. Then right-click on the required driver and click Update driver.

4. In the next window, click Search automatically for updated driver software.

5. Windows will automatically download and install the latest driver.

How to Roll Back Drivers Using Device Manager

As previously mentioned, there are instances when a new driver might be unstable. Here are the steps to roll back the driver using Device Manager:

How to Roll Back Drivers Using Device Manager

1. Press Windows key + R to run the Run command. Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.

2. In Device Manager, expand the section containing drivers. Right click on the desired driver and select Properties .

3. Under the Driver tab, click Roll Back driver.

3. Disable Automatically Manage Paging File Size

This method has a high success rate for fixing PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA because it is directly related to virtual memory. Windows normally manages the size of the paging file, but if it's causing your system to crash, it's best to disable it:

Disable Automatically Manage Paging File Size

1. Open File Explorer and right-click on This PC. Select Properties.

2. On the left pane, click Advanced system settings. You need administrator privileges to do this.

3. In System Properties, click on the Advanced tab. Under the Performance section, click Settings.

4. In the Performance Options window, navigate to the Advanced tab.

5. In the Virtual Memory section, click Change.

6. Uncheck the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives option and click OK.

7. Apply all settings and reboot your computer.

If the PC works fine after reboot, leave the settings as they are, but if the error persists, it is recommended to revert the changes and check the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives option.

Windows Memory Diagnostic is a built-in Windows utility that checks for and fixes RAM problems. Easy to use and very effective. This is how you use it.

Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

1. In the Start menu search bar, type “Windows Memory Diagnostic” and select the most suitable one.

2. You can choose to Restart now and check for problems or do it the next time you turn on the computer. You are advised to choose the first option.

5. Use DISM And SFC To Repair Damaged System Files

DISM and SFC are two of the most effective utilities for repairing system files. Since there is a possibility that an error in the system file is the cause of the problem, it is recommended that you use these two utilities.

How to Run DISM

How to use DISM

1. In Start menu search bar, type cmd and right click on Command Prompt > Run as administrator.

2. In the console, type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth and press Enter.

3. Then type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.

4. Wait for the process to finish and exit Command Prompt.

How to Run SFC

Run SFC

1. Follow step 1 in the previous section to run Command Prompt as administrator.

2. In the console, type SFC /scannow and press Enter.

3. Wait for Windows to scan and fix errors.

4. Restart your computer.

6. Disable Third-Party Software

Often, third-party software interferes with system functionality and can cause blue screen errors such as PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. In this case, the user must perform a clean boot to rule out third-party applications as the cause of this error. To do so follow the steps below:

Disable Third-Party Software

1. Press Windows key + R to open Run command. Type msconfig and press Enter.

2. In the System Configuration window, open the Service tab.

3. Check the Hide all Microsoft services option located at the bottom.

4. Check all services from the list in the middle, and click Disable all.

5. Save and exit.

6. Now, open the Task Manager. You can do this by pressing CTRL + Shift + ESC.

7. Under the Startup tab, click each program and then click Disable.

8. Exit and reboot your computer.

If the error is resolved, it means a third party app is causing the problem. You should uninstall recently installed apps to prevent this from happening again.

Conclusion

So those are some ways to deal with PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. The fix mentioned above is an easy way to solve the PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA BSOD. If you have faulty hardware, double check if it is compatible with your PC.