Fix WIN32K_CRITICAL_FAILURE BSOD Blue Screen Error in Windows 10 or 11

Blue screen errors are shocking problems in that they suddenly appear out of nowhere. When an issue occurs, the system initiates a bug check, which displays the percentage of the problem, and then restarts. The BSOD then displays a halt code, and you are unable to access the desktop or login screen. In this article, we will discuss WIN32K CRITICAL FAILURE blue screens of death and how to fix them. This error's bug check value is 0x00000164 or 0x164.

BSOD, or Blue Screen of Death, is commonly caused by malfunctioning, outdated, or old device drivers. Broken OS components or missing system files such as.exe,.dll, and.sys can also cause the stop code to appear.

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