How to Fix “WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR” on Windows 11
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What Is the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ BSOD Issue?
The ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ is a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) issue that usually indicates a hardware problem on your Windows 11 PC. It may arise due to one of the following reasons:
Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Run a Check Disk Scan
Disk errors such as bad or missing sectors are a common reason behind BSOD issues on Windows 11.Run the Check Disk utilityto scan and repair them.
Step 1:Press the Windows key, searchCMD, and clickRun as administrator.
Step 2:Typechkdsk /rin the console and hit Enter to initiate a new Check Disk scan.
Step 3:Type‘y’when prompted and press Enter to begin it. Once the scan completes, reboot your PC.
Fix 2: Check RAM With Memory Diagnostic Utility
If the Check Disk scan doesn’t find any errors, you must inspect the system memory for issues (e.g. corrupt memory, DRAM). Windows 11 offers aMemory Diagnostic Utilityto check and resolve all RAM-related errors.
Step 1:Press the Windows key, search ‘Windows Memory Diagnostic‘, and click to open it.
Step 2:Click ‘Restart now and check for problems (recommended)‘ to begin the memory scan.
Step 3:Your PC will restart and boot into the utility page to scan and resolve system memory errors. Restart your PC once the scan completes.
Fix 3: Use Event Viewer to Identify a Problematic Device
Microsoft Windows offers an Event Viewer tool that contains a comprehensive log of all system events including errors and warnings. You can use it to locate the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ and find the underlying cause to fix it.
Step 1:Press the Windows key, searchEvent Viewer, and click to open it.
Step 2:Double-clickAdministrative EventsunderCustom Viewsto view critical, error, and warning events from all administrative logs.
Step 3:Select the‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’in the list to view the associated details such as the Vendor ID or PCI ID of the device reporting the issue. Once you’ve identified the problematic hardware (e.g. video card), try reconnecting or reseating it.
Fix 4: Uninstall the Recent Windows Update
Sometimes, a buggy Windows update can break existing PC features. If you’re getting a BSOD error after a recent Windows update installation, roll it back to restore normalcy.
Step 1:Press the Windows key, searchUninstall updates, and click it to open the associated system settings.
Step 2:Locate the recently installed update using the ‘Installed on’ timestamp, and clickUninstallto revert it. SelectUninstallwhen prompted to confirm it.
Fix 5: Reset BIOS Settings
If you notice the ‘WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR’ on Windows after tweakingBIOS settings, you must revert them to their default state.
Note:BIOS settings page and menus may appear differently on your PC.
Step 1:Restart your Windows PC and press its designated key to boot into the BIOS menu.
Step 2:Navigate to theExittab and selectLoad Default Settings.
Step 3:SelectYeswhen prompted to reset all BIOS settings.
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Last updated on 23 August, 2024
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