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How to fixFAULTY_HARDWARE_CORRUPTED_PAGE

Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page BSOD (0x0000012B)

What this error means

Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page BSOD (0x0000012B) is a critical-severity Windows operating system issue. A FAULTY_HARDWARE_CORRUPTED_PAGE blue screen crash occurs when the Windows memory manager detects corruption in single-bit error correction memory pages, indicating failing physical memory or system file corruption. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Run Windows Memory Diagnostic or MemTest86 to check for RAM errors

Run Windows Memory Diagnostic or MemTest86 to check for RAM errors.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Run SFC and DISM tools to scan and repair system files

Run SFC and DISM tools to scan and repair system files.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Disable RAM XMP/EXPO overclocking profile

Disable RAM XMP/EXPO overclocking profile.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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04Update chipset and device drivers to latest versions

Update chipset and device drivers to latest versions.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Failing RAM memory modules
  • Unstable processor cache memory
  • Corrupt Windows system files
  • Faulty hardware devices or drivers

Useful Windows tools

These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.

mdsched.exe