- Launch the Memory Diagnostic Utility from the Windows search menu and click ‘Restart now and check for problems’ to fix system memory issues causing the BSOD error.
- Roll back the recent Windows update installation from Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates.
What Is the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ BSOD Issue?
The ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ is a BSOD ( Blue Screen of Death ) issue that usually indicates a hardware problem on your Windows 11 PC. It may arise due to one of the following reasons:
- Corrupt or outdated device drivers.
- A hardware component failure.
- Bad or corrupted system memory (DRAM).
- Overheated system components.
- Software conflicts.
- A buggy Windows Update.
Basic Fixes
- Update all device drivers : Obsolete device drivers on Windows 11 can result in the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ BSOD issue. Open the Device Manager app and expand all device entries to look for a yellow warning sign. Right-click the problematic device and select Update driver.
- Avoid using the system when overheating : Overheating system components can cause BSOD errors. Wait patiently and use the system when it cools down.
- Remove overclocking system components : Overclocking various system components leads to erratic temperature spikes. You must remove overclocking the system components (RAM, CPU, or GPU), and reboot the PC.
- Update Windows 11 : Press the Windows + I shortcut to open Settings, select Windows Update from the sidebar, and install available system updates.
Fix 1: Run a Check Disk Scan
Disk errors such as bad or missing sectors are a common reason behind BSOD issues on Windows 11. Run the Check Disk utility to scan and repair them.
Step 1: Press the Windows key, search CMD , and click Run as administrator .
Step 2: Type chkdsk /r in the console and hit Enter to initiate a new Check Disk scan.
Step 3: Type ‘y’ when prompted and press Enter to begin it. Once the scan completes, reboot your PC.
Fix 2: Check RAM With Memory Diagnostic Utility
If the Check Disk scan doesn’t find any errors, you must inspect the system memory for issues (e.g. corrupt memory, DRAM). Windows 11 offers a Memory Diagnostic Utility to check and resolve all RAM-related errors.
Step 1: Press the Windows key, search ‘ Windows Memory Diagnostic ‘, and click to open it.
Step 2: Click ‘ Restart now and check for problems (recommended) ‘ to begin the memory scan.
Step 3: Your PC will restart and boot into the utility page to scan and resolve system memory errors. Restart your PC once the scan completes.
Fix 3: Use Event Viewer to Identify a Problematic Device
Microsoft Windows offers an Event Viewer tool that contains a comprehensive log of all system events including errors and warnings. You can use it to locate the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ and find the underlying cause to fix it.
Step 1: Press the Windows key, search Event Viewer , and click to open it.
Step 2: Double-click Administrative Events under Custom Views to view critical, error, and warning events from all administrative logs.
Step 3: Select the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ in the list to view the associated details such as the Vendor ID or PCI ID of the device reporting the issue. Once you’ve identified the problematic hardware (e.g. video card), try reconnecting or reseating it.
Fix 4: Uninstall the Recent Windows Update
Sometimes, a buggy Windows update can break existing PC features. If you’re getting a BSOD error after a recent Windows update installation, roll it back to restore normalcy.
Step 1: Press the Windows key, search Uninstall updates , and click it to open the associated system settings.
Step 2: Locate the recently installed update using the ‘Installed on’ timestamp, and click Uninstall to revert it. Select Uninstall when prompted to confirm it.
Fix 5: Reset BIOS Settings
If you notice the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ on Windows after tweaking BIOS settings , you must revert them to their default state.
Note: BIOS settings page and menus may appear differently on your PC.
Step 1: Restart your Windows PC and press its designated key to boot into the BIOS menu.
Step 2: Navigate to the Exit tab and select Load Default Settings .
Step 3: Select Yes when prompted to reset all BIOS settings.
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- In most cases, running the printer troubleshooter or configuring the “Print Spooler Service” should resolve the error.
- Deleting old printer devices and print spooler files can also help fix the issue.
- If nothing works, you may need to delete corrupted print spooler registry entries.
Fix 1: Run Printer Troubleshooter
Windows comes with a dedicated printer troubleshooter that can automatically diagnose and fix any printing issues on your PC. It checks all of your printer configurations and corrects any inconsistencies. Here’s how to run it.
Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to launch the Settings app and head to System > Troubleshoot .
Step 2: Go to Other troubleshooters .
Step 3: Click the Run button next to Printer to begin troubleshooting.
From there, follow the on-screen prompts to finish the troubleshooting process.
Fix 2: Check Print Spooler Service
If the Windows troubleshooter fails to identify any issues, you can check the Print Spooler service on Windows to see if it is properly configured. Here’s how.
Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog. Type services.msc in the box next to the Open field and press Enter .
Step 2: In the Services window, scroll down to locate Print Spooler . Right-click on it and select Properties .
Step 3: Set the Startup type to Automatic from the drop-down, if it isn’t set already.
Step 4: On the Recovery tab, use the drop-down menus next to First failure, Second failure, and Subsequent failures to select Restart the Service . Then, click on Apply followed by OK .
Restart your PC and check if the print spooler stops again.
Fix 3: Remove Old Printers
Sometimes, the print spooler service may also stop working if several printers are connected to your PC. You can try deleting some of your old printer devices to see if that helps.
Step 1: Click on the search icon on the taskbar, type in printers & scanners and press Enter .
Step 2: Select the printer you want to remove.
Step 3: Click on the Remove button in the top right corner. Repeat this process to remove unwanted printers and try using the printing services again.
Fix 4: Delete Old Print Spooler Files
Existing print spooler cache data can also interfere with the service and cause it to crash repeatedly when corrupted. In that case, you can delete those old print spooler files to fix the issue.
Step 1: Press the Windows key + S to open Windows Search. Type services in the box and select the first result that appears.
Step 2: Right-click on Print Spooler and select Stop .
Step 3: Press the Windows key + E to launch File Explorer on your PC and navigate to the following folder:
C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS
Step 4: Select all folders and click on the trash icon at the top to delete them.
Restart your PC after you delete the files. The print spooler service should start automatically upon reboot.
Fix 5: Update Printer Drivers
Issues with your current printer drivers can also cause the print spooler to stop abruptly. If the printer drivers on your PC are outdated or corrupted, then updating them should help more often than not.
To update printer drivers, download the most recent drivers from the respective manufacturer’s website. Then, open the downloaded file to begin the installation.
Fix 6: Delete Print Spooler Registry Keys
If none of the above solutions work, you can try deleting a few registry keys associated with the print spooler. Here’s how:
Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to launch the Run dialog box. Type regedit in the box and press Enter .
Step 2: Paste the following path in the address bar at the top to navigate to Print Processors:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows x64\Print Processors
If you’re using a 32-bit version of Windows, use the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows NT x86\Print Processors
Step 3: Delete all keys inside Print Processors except winprint . To delete a key, right-click on it and select Delete . Click on Yes on the prompt.
