Error reading kernel data from page

What is KERNEL-DATA-INPAGE-ERROR?

Error reading kernel data from page (KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR) is a critical-severity fault affecting the Windows operating system. Windows could not retrieve the requested data from the paging file or disk. Typically a disk or RAM problem. Typical causes include defective HDD/SSD and defective RAM. See the troubleshooting steps below for the fix.

Common Causes

• Defective HDD/SSD
• Bad sectors on disk
• Defective RAM
• Corrupt paging file

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

• 1
  Run chkdsk /f /r

  In our testing, Run chkdsk /f /r alone clears up KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR more often than any other single step.

• 2
  Check the disk in CrystalDiskInfo

  If it's still not resolved, work through the rest of the steps — they're aimed at rarer windows instability cases.

• 3
  MemTest86

  For lingering KERNEL-DATA-INPAGE-ERROR cases, "MemTest86" is worth running through.

• 4
  Check the SATA cable

  For lingering KERNEL-DATA-INPAGE-ERROR cases, "Check the SATA cable" is worth running through.

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