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How To Fix DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED Blue Screen Errors (0x000000D3)

	Error Number:	Error 0xD3
	Error Name:	DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED
	Error Description:	The DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED bug check has a value of 0x000000D3. This indicates that the system attempted to access pageable memory at a process IRQL that was too high.
	Hexadecimal:	0x000000D3
	Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
	Software:	Windows Operating System
	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11

0x000000D3 blue screen (BSOD) issues are often due Windows 10's missing or corrupt device drivers, or if the associated hardware is malfunctioning. As a first troubleshootiong step, most PC professionals will attempt to replace the applicable version of the 0xD3 file.

Classic DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED Problems

Most DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED errors encountered will be BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors, also known as a "STOP" error:

"DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED error has caused Windows to shut down to prevent computer damage."

":( DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED caused an error. Your PC needs to restart."

"STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED"

0x1E - DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED

STOP 0x050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED

Windows-related hardware or software installations can cause DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED BSOD errors. Commonly, DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED errors are seen during the Windows-related hardware or software install process, while a Microsoft Corporation-related driver is loaded, or during Windows shutdown or startup. Keeping track of when and where your STOP error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.Notating when DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED STOP errors happen is paramount in finding the cause of the Windows-related problems and reporting them to Microsoft Corporation for help.

Origins of DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED Troubles

Blue Screen DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED errors are often caused by related hardware, software, device driver, or firmware problems. Microsoft Corporation-associated hardware or Windows itself can lead to these problems.

Precisely, DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED errors stem from:

Corrupted, badly configured, or outdated Windows-related drivers (DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED).

DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED entry invalid or corrupt registry entry associated with DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED and Windows.

Malware infestation corrupted DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED file or associated Windows files.

Hardware conflict involving Microsoft Corporation hardware, affecting DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED.

Damaged system files (eg. DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED) after failed driver or Windows install.

DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED blue screen caused by a damaged hard disk.

RAM corruption from DRIVER_PORTION_MUST_BE_NONPAGED STOP error.