Transitioning to Windows 10 does not mean there are no more errors. Many users still encounter the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error when starting their computer. One of the messages says:
Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you. If you’d like to know more, you can search online later for this error: CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION
Causes of CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD Error
There are several reasons why you encounter the Critical_Structure_Corruption stop error message. First, your computer may have a hardware failure such as faulty or corrupted hardware. Another reason is when your device driver overwrites the kernel code. There may also be issues with your drivers in Windows.
How to Troubleshoot CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Blue Screen Issue on Windows 10
Fortunately, there are several methods on how you can fix the Critical_Structure_Corruption stop error code. Check out the article below and see which method can help you solve the problem.
#1 – Perform a Blue Screen Troubleshooter Scan
- Go to Settings by clicking Start or pressing Windows key + I.
- Click Update & Security.
- On the left side, choose Troubleshoot.
- Look for Blue Screen and select Run the troubleshooter.
- Wait for the process to finish check for any updates or fixes to help you solve the error.
#2 – Run an SFC Scan
SFC will help you scan, detect, and fix system corruption.
- Click Start.
- Click Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type sfc/scannow and hit Enter.
- Wait for the scan to finish before closing the Command Prompt.
#3 – Perform the DISM Command
- Click Start.
- Open Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth and hit Enter.
- Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and hit Enter.
- Wait for the scan to finish.
- Close the Command Prompt.
- Restart your computer.
#4 – Check your Drivers
- Click Start and select Device Manager.
- Enable Show hidden devices under View.
- Look for any faulty driver and see if you can reinstall a new driver.
#5 – Uninstalling Several Programs
There are programs in your computer that may be related to the CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION blue screen error. These are:
- Daemon Tools
- Alcohol 120%
- Intel Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager
- Virtualbox
- Android Emulator
- Bluestacks
- MacDriver
Uninstalling these programs can help fix the error.
To Uninstall:
- Go to Programs and Features. You can open the Run dialog box and type appwiz.cpl.
- Look for the programs mentioned above and double click on each entry.
- Click Uninstall.
- After you have successfully uninstalled the programs, close the Programs and Features window.
- Restart your computer.
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