What is 0x0000000A?
This critical-severity issue affects the Windows operating system. A kernel process attempted to access memory at an unauthorized high interrupt level (IRQL). Typical causes include badly programmed driver and processor overheating. Follow the steps below to fix it.
Common Causes
- Defective RAM memory
- Badly programmed driver
- Processor overheating
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Run memory diagnostics (mdsched)
Run memory diagnostics (mdsched) tends to be the quickest win here, addressing the most typical cause of 0x0000000A.
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Update all drivers
Repeat occurrences typically trace back to less obvious windows instability factors, addressed in the steps ahead.
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Verify your memory with MemTest86
"Verify your memory with MemTest86" targets defective RAM memory, one of the documented causes of 0x0000000A.
Commands & Diagnostics
mdsched.exe
Frequently Asked Questions
Defective RAM memory accounts for the majority of 0x0000000A reports; badly programmed driver and processor overheating come up less often but are documented.
The fastest fix is "Run memory diagnostics (mdsched)". Only move on to the later steps if 0x0000000A keeps coming back.
Treat 0x0000000A as urgent — it's flagged critical severity, meaning repeated occurrences risk data loss or hardware damage.
Usually. 0x0000000A is fixable with the steps above; a full Windows reinstall is rarely necessary unless everything else has failed.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including 0x0000000A. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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