What is BSOD-ndis.sys?
ndis.sys critical driver error (BSOD) (BSOD-ndis.sys) is a critical-severity fault affecting the system driver. Windows has terminated due to a fatal error in the kernel module ndis.sys. Typical causes include outdated or faulty driver, hardware incompatibility and conflict with antivirus. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.
Common Causes
- Outdated or faulty driver
- Hardware incompatibility
- Conflict with antivirus
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Update the driver in Safe Mode
Update the driver in Safe Mode tends to be the quickest win here, addressing the most typical cause of BSOD-ndis.sys.
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Return the driver to the previous version (Rollback)
Should the issue continue afterward, the remaining steps are there to cover the less common drivers instability scenarios.
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Check the logs in Event Viewer
Still seeing BSOD-ndis.sys after that? "Check the logs in Event Viewer" is the next thing to check.
Commands & Diagnostics
verifier /standard /all
bcdedit /set safeboot minimal
Frequently Asked Questions
BSOD-ndis.sys is most often triggered by outdated or faulty driver. Other reports point to hardware incompatibility and conflict with antivirus as contributing factors.
Try "Update the driver in Safe Mode" first — it resolves most BSOD-ndis.sys cases on its own. Only work through the rest of the guide above if it comes back.
BSOD-ndis.sys is rated critical severity in our database. It's worth acting on quickly rather than letting it recur.
In most cases, yes — the guide above resolves BSOD-ndis.sys without a clean install. Treat a reinstall as the last resort, not the first move.
Sometimes. Microsoft regularly releases patches that fix known BSOD triggers including BSOD-ndis.sys. Make sure Windows is fully up to date via Settings → Windows Update before attempting more advanced fixes.
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