{"id":1822,"date":"2024-07-26T13:02:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/?p=1822"},"modified":"2024-07-26T13:02:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:02:25","slug":"ntoskrnl-exe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/","title":{"rendered":"Ntoskrnl.exe Windows Process \u2013 What Is It and and How To Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"6b4ec903424875549016b64fb2177e63\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\https://productkeysbuzz.co/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7356511376780391\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- pkb_display_ad -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7356511376780391\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"6464671030\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not uncommon for Windows users to encounter Blue Screen of Death. This problem can result due to various reasons, including the ntoskrnl.exe program which indicates that a kernel mode driver or Windows has accessed paged memory at the DISPATCH_LEVEL or higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not sure about what ntoskrnl.exe is or how to fix it, you have come to the right place. This guide covers everything you need to know about ntoskrnl.exe and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Is_Ntoskrnlexe\"><\/span><b>What Exactly Is Ntoskrnl.exe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First thing first, ntoskrm.exe stands for Windows NT operating system kernel executable. It happens to be a core program in Windows 7 that comes from the old Windows NT system, which is why it&#8217;s called ntoskrnl.exe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ntoskrm.exe, also known as the kernel image, helps run the core parts of the Windows NT system. It comes in handy in managing important services like hardware, memory, and processes. To put it simply, ntoskrm.exe helps Windows work properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s ever an issue with this file, your PC won&#8217;t function until you fix it. If the file is damaged or corrupted, you will see the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_Of_NtoskrnlExe_Error\"><\/span><b>Causes Of Ntoskrnl.Exe Error<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you encounter the ntoskrnl.exe error, the first thing to come to your mind is what\u2019s causing it. Well, there can be various reasons triggering this issue and understanding the reasons can help you choose the right approach to fix it. Once you are aware of the cause of the problem, you can resolve it in less time and also prevent it from happening again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary causes of the ntoskrnl.exe error include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Memory Damage<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ntoskrnl.exe file can be affected if your computer&#8217;s memory is damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clocked Drivers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers running too fast or out of sync can also cause issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outdated Device Drivers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your device drivers are out of date, they can cause problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>CPU Problems<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issues with your computer&#8217;s CPU can lead to errors with ntoskrnl.exe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_The_Ntoskrnlexe_BSOD_Error\"><\/span><b>What Causes The Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD Error?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BSOD error happens when your computer encounters a serious problem. You are likely to see this issue with a STOP code, requiring you to reboot your PC. Sometimes, the error message mentions the ntoskrnl.exe file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cause of this error can be either software or hardware-related. Some of the main reasons include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outdated or Broken Device Drivers<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your drivers are old, corrupted, or incompatible, it can cause this error.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overclocked Devices<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devices running faster than their normal speed can cause issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faulty RAM<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even problems with your computer\u2019s memory can lead to the BSOD error.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insufficient Storage or RAM<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not having enough space for your computer\u2019s tasks can trigger the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Corrupt System Files<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged or missing system files can also be a cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the ntoskrnl.exe BSOD error is triggered due to any of these reasons, you don\u2019t need to spend money on repairs. Instead, you can fix it at home by following the right approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Ntoskrnlexe_High_CPU_Or_Disk_Usage\"><\/span><b>What Causes Ntoskrnl.exe High CPU Or Disk Usage?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn\u2019t a single reason why the ntoskrnl.exe process might use too much CPU or disk space. The cause can vary from one computer to another as ntoskrnl.exe is responsible for handling several important system tasks in Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems with ntoskrnl.exe\u2019s high CPU or disk usage can be due to the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Windows programs or services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged system files<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These issues can make ntoskrnl.exe use more CPU or disk resources than usual.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_To_Fix_Ntoskrnlexe_Error\"><\/span><b>Solutions To Fix Ntoskrnl.exe Error<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are quite a few ways to resolve this error and we have covered them in the lines below. You can choose a solution depending on the reason that\u2019s causing the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Reset_Overclocking_Settings\"><\/span><b>Solution 1: Reset Overclocking Settings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you encounter the ntoskrnl.exe BSOD error in Windows 7, you should try resetting your overclocking settings. If needed, you can use a program or tool to adjust the overclock settings in the BIOS. If that\u2019s not an option, you should follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by shutting down your system. For this, you need to press and hold the Power button for at least 10 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After switching your PC back on, press F1, F2, F10, ESC, or Delete as soon as you see the first logo screen to enter the BIOS setup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the Exit tab and select \u201cLoad Setup Defaults.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press F10 to save the changes. Next, hit the Enter button to confirm. This will reboot your PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about any steps, you should check the technical support page for your device\u2019s manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Update_Device_Drivers\"><\/span><b>Solution 2: Update Device Drivers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged or outdated drivers can cause ntoskrnl.exe errors. To fix this issue, you should consider updating all your device drivers. You can either do it manually or choose the automatic option.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update Drivers Manually:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the websites of your hardware device to find and download the latest drivers. Ensure that the driver you download is compatible with Windows 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update Drivers Automatically:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to do it automatically, you should use tools like Driver Easy. This software will automatically find and install the correct drivers for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Perform_A_Memory_Test\"><\/span><b>Solution 3: Perform A Memory Test<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory issues can also cause the ntoskrnl.exe BSOD error. To check for faulty memory, you should run a memory test. For this, you must follow the instructions given below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the Start button and enter \u201cwindows memory diagnostic.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the \u201cWindows Memory Diagnostic\u201d option from the search results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the \u201cRestart now and check for problems (recommended)\u201d button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool will run automatically. It will take a few minutes to finish, so you need to be patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it&#8217;s done, you will see the results after signing in.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Repair_Corrupt_System_Files\"><\/span><b>Solution 4: Repair Corrupt System Files<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupted system files can lead to blue screen errors and high resource usage. In case, your Windows files are damaged, they need to be repaired. In this case, you can use the built-in System File Checker (SFC) tool to find and replace the corrupted files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to run an SFC scan:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the magnifying glass icon on your taskbar, or press Windows + S on your keyboard. This will give you access to the search bar in the taskbar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d in the search box and right-click on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the \u201cRun as Administrator\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit \u201cYes\u201d when prompted by User Account Control (UAC). This will grant you admin access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the following command and hit the Enter button: sfc \/scannow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The System File Checker will scan and repair any corrupted system files. If it finds issues, it will automatically fix errors and restore the necessary files.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Update_Windows\"><\/span><b>Solution 5: Update Windows<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also update Windows to fix the ntoskrnl.exe error. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Windows icon located in the bottom left corner of your screen and launch the Start menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the Settings section, or use the Windows + I keyboard shortcut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the \u201cUpdate &amp; Security\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are on the Windows Update tab, choose \u201cCheck for updates\u201d and wait for Windows to search for available updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If updates are available, select the \u201cView all optional updates\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit the \u201cInstall\u201d button and wait for the process to complete.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span><b>Final Words<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ntoskrnl.exe is a crucial Windows process responsible for various system functions. However, it could create issues for your system if the file gets corrupted. If that ever happens, you can fix the error by following the solutions given in this post. If the issues persist, you should seek professional help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66e88e6e04fc1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66e88e6e04fc1\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#What_Exactly_Is_Ntoskrnlexe\" title=\"What Exactly Is Ntoskrnl.exe?\">What Exactly Is Ntoskrnl.exe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Causes_Of_NtoskrnlExe_Error\" title=\"Causes Of Ntoskrnl.Exe Error\">Causes Of Ntoskrnl.Exe Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#What_Causes_The_Ntoskrnlexe_BSOD_Error\" title=\"What Causes The Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD Error?\">What Causes The Ntoskrnl.exe BSOD Error?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#What_Causes_Ntoskrnlexe_High_CPU_Or_Disk_Usage\" title=\"What Causes Ntoskrnl.exe High CPU Or Disk Usage?\">What Causes Ntoskrnl.exe High CPU Or Disk Usage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Solutions_To_Fix_Ntoskrnlexe_Error\" title=\"Solutions To Fix Ntoskrnl.exe Error\">Solutions To Fix Ntoskrnl.exe Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Solution_1_Reset_Overclocking_Settings\" title=\"Solution 1: Reset Overclocking Settings\">Solution 1: Reset Overclocking Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Solution_2_Update_Device_Drivers\" title=\"Solution 2: Update Device Drivers\">Solution 2: Update Device Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Solution_3_Perform_A_Memory_Test\" title=\"Solution 3: Perform A Memory Test\">Solution 3: Perform A Memory Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Solution_4_Repair_Corrupt_System_Files\" title=\"Solution 4: Repair Corrupt System Files\">Solution 4: Repair Corrupt System Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Solution_5_Update_Windows\" title=\"Solution 5: Update Windows\">Solution 5: Update Windows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/productkeysbuzz.co\/ntoskrnl-exe\/#Final_Words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is not uncommon for Windows users to encounter Blue Screen of Death. 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