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How to get rid of the KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION error causing BSOD?

Do you experience sudden crashes marked by a blue screen with the stop code KERNEL_MODE HEAP CORRUPTION on your PC? Even though the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error comes with a fatal BSOD screen, you shouldn’t panic. The error code is meant to give you a heads-up in resolving the issue.

In this post, we would show you how to get rid of the kernel_mode_heap_corruption error causing BSOD.

What Is Kernel Mode Heap Corruption?

In the kernel mode operation of your computer, programs have unrestricted access to the foundational hardware components. When a kernel mode heap corruption occurs, it means a flaw in a running program’s code has modified the contents of a data heap. This also means that the allocator’s handle of the heap has been affected.

Some possible outcomes are critical memory faults within the allocator itself and memory leaks, where some parts of the memory become inaccessible in the future.

What Causes the Kernel Heap Mode Corruption Error?

The error occurs mostly when a PC is overloaded or used over a long period. Most often, it has to do with the system drivers of a computer. However, users have identified many other conditions that cause the issue.

1. Hardware Malfunctions

A faulty hardware component in your computer, such as a corrupt RAM, can trigger the error.

2. Driver Problems

According to reports by several Windows 10 users, the issue started after they updated their system drivers. In this case, all you need to do is to undo the updates. It’s also possible that the drivers might already be outdated.

3. Software Compatibility Issues

Compatibility problems between specific software in your PC can lead to unstable system behaviors, causing the BSOD error.

4. System Graphics Card

It might be that you attempted to open some graphics-intensive software too heavy for your graphics card to support.

5. Corrupt Files

If there are corrupt files in your system, they can also trigger the Kernel mode heap corruption problem. Note that you must diagnose the cause of the issue using the in-built Event viewer.

Follow the guide below to get started:

  1. Press the Windows logo + R keys and hit Enter to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type “eventvwr” (no quotes) in the Run dialog box and hit Enter.
  3. In the Event viewer window, navigate Windows logs>System.
  4. In the System window, find the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD log from the list table.
  5. Read the log description displayed under General and Details. The log should describe the cause of the issue, particularly the Event ID and Source information

How to Fix the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption Error on Windows 10?

Usually, a BSOD error would deny you normal access to Windows. So, you may need to launch your OS in Safe mode to apply the fixes below. Use the steps below to boot Windows in Safe mode.

  1. Press the Power button and hold the shift key while the computer boots.
  2. Navigate Troubleshoot>Advanced option>Startup settings.
  3. Then, press F5 to boot into Safe Mode with Networking.

1. Undo Your Recent Graphics Card Driver Update

If you experience the problem just after updating your graphics card, roll back the update.

Here’s how to do so:

  1. Press the Windows logo + R keys to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type “devmgmt.msc” (no quotes) in the box and hit Enter to open the Device Manager.
  3. Navigate the list of items in the Device Manager window and expand Display adapters.
  4. Locate the driver (Intel or VMware) from the drop-down list and right-click.
  5. Select Properties from the context menu.
  6. From the Driver tab of the Properties screen, select Roll Back Driver. (Note:if the Roll Back Driver option appears grey, it means there has been no recent update of the driver).
  7. On the next screen, pick the suitable response to the question, “Why are you rolling back.” Click Yes.
  8. Now, restart your computer to complete the process.

Check to see if the problem is resolved now. If not, try the next fix.

2. Re-Install the Graphics Card Driver

  1. Starting with the same steps as in Method 1, right-click on the driver and select Uninstall device.
  2. On the next screen, check the box next to “delete the driver software for this device” (if available).
  3. On the next screen, click Uninstall.
  4. Restart the computer.
  5. When the Restart is complete, Windows will automatically reinstall the driver.

The issue might be resolved now, but you should update the driver if the fix makes no difference.

3. Update Your Graphics Card Driver

  1. Continuing with the same steps as in Method 1, right-click on the driver and select the Update Driver option.
  2. On the next screen, choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
  3. Suppose you are not prompted with any available update, go to the manufacturer’s site and download the driver update manually.
  4. Uninstall the current driver and reinstall the new one by clicking the .exe file.

Note that installing the new driver would not resolve the issue if it’s not compatible with your device system specifications.

You have to identify the exact driver that would fit perfectly with your device, which might require considerable time and effort. It’s even more tedious if the other drivers are faulty as well.

It’s also worth noting that having an incompatible driver on your device might disable some vital components. To get around the problem, it’s best you use an automated solution, such as Auslogics Driver Updater.

The software will help search and match your device with a suitable graphics card driver. What’s more, it will update your graphics card driver and all other outdated or faulty drivers on your computer.

4. Fix Corrupted Files

There are two common ways to fix corrupted files: using the System file checker (SFC), or the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM).

With the SFC

  1. Press the Windows logo + R keys and type “cmd” (no quotes) in the Run dialog box.
  2. Hold Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt in Admin mode.
  3. Click Yes to the question which appears on the dialog box to give Windows permission to make changes in the device.
  4. Type the code below in the Command Prompt:

sfc /scannow.

  1. Hit Enter to execute the code. The SFC tool should start scanning all system files.

During the scan, the tool will fix all corrupt files and restore the missing ones. When the process is complete, restart the computer to apply the changes. If the issue remains unresolved after the above step, run the DISM.

With the DISM

  1. Repeating Steps 1-3 as above, type the following code in the Command Prompt window: dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth.
  2. Hit Enter to execute the code.
  3. DISM.exe should start scanning the system memory to fix every corrupt file in your computer.
  4. When the scan process is complete, reboot the computer to let the changes take effect.

Try running a graphics-intensive program to see if the Kernel mode heap corruption error reoccurs. If it does, no worries. Continue to the next method.

5. Diagnose the RAM

The possibility that the RAM, among other hardware components, might cause the problem is very high. To rule out this possibility, use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to check the RAM. Follow the steps below:

  1. Press the Windows logo + R keys to start the Run dialog box.
  2. Type “mdsched.exe” (no quotes) in the Run dialog box and hit Enter to start Windows Memory Diagnostics (WMD).
  3. In the WMD window, select Restart now and check for problems (recommended) to check the memory.
  4. After the computer reboots, a screen with a blue background should appear with the check process details.
  5. If after the process is complete, no error is detected, your RAM is working fine. Suppose some issues were found, you should replace your RAM completely.

Conclusion

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