How to fix UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP error

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• what “UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP” error is

• how to fix this error

• how DiskInternals Partition Recovery can help you

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About the “UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP” error

This is a Blue Screen of Death error that is typically caused by two situations: either your CPU pushes an incoherent file to the kernel, or you have a fatal hardware failure. Driver incompatibility can also lead to this error. There are a few ways to troubleshoot and fix this error. Cleaning out dust from its hardware components is one way. But let’s look at the technical ways to go about things.

How to fix this problem

Method 2: Scan your PC for any kind of malware

Malware could have caused the “UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP” error; thus, running a check for malware can help to fix things. Use a reliable anti-malware utility to find and remove any malware that might have made its way into your PC.

Method 3: Use Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Another possible cause of this error is incompatible drivers: maybe you connected some new RAM that doesn’t work with other components of your computer. You should consider removing the RAM or run a check on your system’s memory using the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. If you’re able to boot the computer, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R and type “mdsched.exe”

• Click on “Restart now and check for problems (recommended)”

• Wait for the process to run completely, and your PC will reboot properly

Method 4: Scan with System File Checker

You can access Windows Command Prompt from the “Advanced settings” menu when you boot your computer from a bootable device. Afterwards, you can run the SFC command inside the Command Prompt terminal. However, if you can still access your desktop, then you should simply press Windows key + X to launch the context menu. Then you can click on “Command Prompt (Admin)” to launch Command Prompt.

Once you launch Command Prompt, enter this command: “SFC /scannow”

Method 5: Rollback or uninstall the driver

Another way to fix the “Windows 10 unexpected kernel mode trap” error is to roll back your drivers or uninstall new drivers. This action has helped a bunch of Windows PC users to fix Windows 10 errors, which includes the “0x0000007f Windows 10” error.

Also, you can automatically update all your outdated drivers at once:

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