{"id":61422,"date":"2020-07-21T20:14:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T20:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=61422"},"modified":"2026-02-11T09:11:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:11:43","slug":"fix-critical-process-died-bsod-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-critical-process-died-bsod-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Critical Process Died Error in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tl;dr\">tl;dr<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>&ldquo;Critical Process Died&rdquo; (Stop Code 0x000000EF)<\/strong> Blue Screen of Death occurs when a core Windows system process abruptly stops, forcing the OS to crash to prevent damage. To fix the <strong>&ldquo;Critical Process Died&rdquo; (Stop Code 0x000000EF)<\/strong> Blue Screen of Death:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boot into Safe Mode:<\/strong> If you are stuck in a boot loop, this is the essential first step to access repair tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update\/Uninstall Drivers:<\/strong> Corrupt drivers (especially video or chipset) are a top cause. Use Device Manager to roll back or update them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run SFC &amp; DISM:<\/strong> Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run <strong>sfc \/scannow<\/strong> and <strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong> to repair corrupted system files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean Boot:<\/strong> Restart Windows with minimal services to identify if third-party software (like antivirus) is causing the crash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Restore:<\/strong> Revert your computer to a previous working state to undo recent changes that might have triggered the error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote><p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">When a critical component of Windows can&rsquo;t run properly, it may cause an error &ndash; &ldquo;Critical Process DIED&rsquo; with a stop code 0x000000EF (See Image 1). This error appears with a blue screen, which may occur due to a faulty driver, malicious application\/corrupt software or program installed on the system, and more. The critical process died Windows 10 error may cause the system stuck at a booting loop, even leading to a crash. It means eventually, you will end up losing the data stored on the PC. No need to worry. You can recover the lost data using a data recovery tool. Further, we share the most effective methods to help you get rid of the stop code Critical Process Died error.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-critical-process-died-error-windows.png\" alt=\"Critical Process Died Error Windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-78257 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-critical-process-died-error-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-critical-process-died-error-windows-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image 1: <em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Critical Process Died Error Windows 10 <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fix-critical-process-died-error\"><strong>Fix Critical Process Died Error<\/strong><\/h2><p>Every time you boot your system normally, this blue screen error may show up. Before troubleshooting the BSOD error, you need to boot Windows in Safe mode.<\/p><p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e3e8ec\"><strong>Boot Windows in Safe Mode<\/strong><\/p><p>Follow these steps to boot Windows in Safe mode:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Use USB installation media to boot your system.<\/p><p><strong>b.<\/strong>&nbsp;Click Repair your system computer and click&nbsp;<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>c.<\/strong>&nbsp;On the next prompt, click&nbsp;<strong>Advanced<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>options<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 2<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-advanced-options-troubleshooting-windows.png\" alt=\"Click Advanced options on Troubleshoot window\" class=\"wp-image-78259 apply-gradient-on-post-images\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Image 2: Click Advanced options on Troubleshoot window<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>d.<\/strong> Then click <strong>Startup Setting<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 3<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-startup-settings-windows.png\" alt=\"startup settings windows\" class=\"wp-image-78260 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-startup-settings-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-startup-settings-windows-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Image 3: Choose Startup Settings <\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>e. <\/strong>Click <strong>Restart<\/strong> and press <strong>F4<\/strong> to enable the <strong>Safe Mode<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 4<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"573\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-enable-safe-mode-windows.png\" alt=\"Enable Safe Mode Windows\" class=\"wp-image-78261 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-enable-safe-mode-windows.png 573w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/5-enable-safe-mode-windows-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Image 4: Enable Safe Mode<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>f. <\/strong>Once you enter in&nbsp;<strong>Safe Mode<\/strong>, proceed with the given methods to fix Critical Process Died Error in Windows 10.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method1\"><strong>Method 1: Update System Drivers<\/strong><\/h3><p>In Safe Mode, try updating the driver using the following steps to fix the Critical Process Died Windows 10 error:<\/p><p><strong>a.&nbsp;<\/strong>Press&nbsp;<strong>Windows + X<\/strong>&nbsp;and open&nbsp;<em>Device Manager.<\/em>&nbsp;(<strong>See Image 5)<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-open-device-manager-windows.png\" alt=\"open device manager\" class=\"wp-image-78262 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-open-device-manager-windows.png 267w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-open-device-manager-windows-131x300.png 131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 5: Open Device Manager<\/em><\/p><p><strong>b.<\/strong>&nbsp;Check all the drivers. If any driver appears with a yellow exclamatory mark, the driver could be corrupt or faulty.<\/p><p><strong>c.&nbsp;<\/strong>Follow the on-screen instructions to&nbsp;<strong>Update driver<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 6<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-update-device-driver-windows.png\" alt=\"update-device-driver-windows\" class=\"wp-image-78263 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-update-device-driver-windows.png 434w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-update-device-driver-windows-300x257.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 6: Update Device Driver<\/em><\/p><p><strong>d.&nbsp;<\/strong>Windows will&nbsp;<strong>Search automatically for updated driver software<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 7<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-search-updated-driver-windows.png\" alt=\"search updated driver windows\" class=\"wp-image-78264 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-search-updated-driver-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/8-search-updated-driver-windows-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 7: Search automatically for updated driver software<\/em><\/p><p><strong>e.<\/strong>&nbsp;If there is no updated driver available,&nbsp;<strong>uninstall the driver<\/strong>&nbsp;and then reinstall the compatible driver.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method2\"><strong>Method 2: Perform a Clean Boot<\/strong><\/h3><p>Corrupt system applications\/software or programs may also cause the &lsquo;critical process died&rsquo; error. You need to uninstall such applications following the given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Open&nbsp;<strong>Run<\/strong>&nbsp;dialog box and type&nbsp;<strong>MSConfig<\/strong>&nbsp;to open&nbsp;<strong>System Configuration Utility<\/strong>.&nbsp;<strong>(See Image 8<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-open-system-configuration-windows.png\" alt=\"open system configuration windows\" class=\"wp-image-78266 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-open-system-configuration-windows.png 397w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/9-open-system-configuration-windows-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 8: Open System Configuration<\/em><\/p><p><strong>b.&nbsp;<\/strong>Navigate to the&nbsp;<strong>Services<\/strong>&nbsp;tab, select&nbsp;<strong>Hide all Microsoft Services<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>c.&nbsp;<\/strong>Click&nbsp;<strong>Disable all<\/strong>&nbsp;and proceed. (<strong>See Image 9<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-select-hide-all-microsoft-services.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar\" class=\"wp-image-78267 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-select-hide-all-microsoft-services.jpg 565w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/10-select-hide-all-microsoft-services-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 9: Select &lsquo;Hide all Microsoft services<\/em><\/p><p><strong>d.&nbsp;<\/strong>Navigate to&nbsp;the <strong>Startup<\/strong>&nbsp;tab and click&nbsp;<strong>Open Task Manager<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 10<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-open-task-manager-windows.png\" alt=\"open task manager windows\" class=\"wp-image-78268 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-open-task-manager-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/11-open-task-manager-windows-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 10: Open Task Manager<\/em><\/p><p><strong>e.<\/strong>&nbsp;Locate and select the faulty startup item from the screen, and click&nbsp;<strong>Disable<\/strong>.&nbsp; (<strong>See Image 11<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-disable-faulty-startup-item.png\" alt=\"disable faulty startup item\" class=\"wp-image-78269 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-disable-faulty-startup-item.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/12-disable-faulty-startup-item-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 11: Disable faulty startup item<\/em><\/p><p><strong>f.<\/strong>&nbsp;Once done with the process, close the&nbsp;<strong>Task Manager,<\/strong>&nbsp;click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>&nbsp;and reboot the system in the clean boot environment.<\/p><p><strong>g.<\/strong>&nbsp;Follow the on-screen instructions and uninstall the problematic app\/program and then restart your system. These steps should clean boot Windows 10.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method3\"><strong>Method 3: Run SFC \/Scannow Command<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you can&rsquo;t boot your system due to this blue screen of death error, running SFC (System file checker) utility may help you scan and fix corrupt system files. Sometimes corrupt system files may also be the reason behind this error. Follow the given steps to use the system file checker:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Boot your system with a USB installer, created with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/software-download\/windows10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Windows&rsquo; media creation tool<\/a>, and change the BIOS setting and ensure to boot it from it.<\/p><p><strong>b.&nbsp;<\/strong>When you reach into Automatic Repair setup, click&nbsp;<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>c.<\/strong>&nbsp;Follow&nbsp;<strong>Advanced Options &gt; Command Prompt<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 12<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-command-prompt-advanced-option.png\" alt=\"command prompt advanced option\" class=\"wp-image-78270 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-command-prompt-advanced-option.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/13-command-prompt-advanced-option-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 12: Choose Command Prompt from Advanced option window<\/em><\/p><p><strong>d.&nbsp;<\/strong>In the Command Prompt, type&nbsp;<strong>sfc \/scannow<\/strong>&nbsp;and press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>&nbsp;key. (<strong>See Image 13<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-sfc-command.png\" alt=\"sfc command\" class=\"wp-image-78272 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-sfc-command.png 594w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/14-sfc-command-300x131.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 13: Run SFC\/Scannow Command<\/em><\/p><p><strong>e.&nbsp;<\/strong>Wait until the system scan completes, and once it is done, close the Command Prompt and restart the system.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method4\"><strong>Method 4: Run DISM to Repair Corrupted System Image<\/strong><\/h3><p>If running the SFC command couldn&rsquo;t fix the &lsquo;Critical Process Died BSOD&rsquo; error in Windows 10, you may try fixing it with the help of DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management), as follows:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Open Command Prompt and click Run as administrator. Start typing the following commands separately:<\/p><p><em>Dism \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/CheckHealth<\/em><\/p><p><em>Dism \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/ScanHealth<\/em><\/p><p><em>Dism \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/em><\/p><p>(<strong>See Image 14<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-dism-command.png\" alt=\"dism command\" class=\"wp-image-78273 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-dism-command.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/15-dism-command-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 14: Run DISM Command<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method5\"><strong>Method 5: Uninstall Problematic Windows Update<\/strong><\/h3><p>If this &lsquo;Critical Process Died BSOD&rsquo; error occurs after installing a specific Windows 10 update, try uninstalling it to get rid of the issue as follows:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Open&nbsp;<em>Settings<\/em>&nbsp;by pressing&nbsp;<strong>Windows + I<\/strong>&nbsp;and go to&nbsp;<strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>b.&nbsp;<\/strong>Go to&nbsp;<strong>View update history<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>c.<\/strong>&nbsp;Click&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall updates<\/strong>&nbsp;on the next prompt. (<strong>See Image 15<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-uninstall-updates-windows.png\" alt=\"uninstall updates windows\" class=\"wp-image-78274 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-uninstall-updates-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/16-uninstall-updates-windows-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 15: Select Uninstall updates from View update history page<\/em><\/p><p><strong>d.<\/strong>&nbsp;Find out the update you installed recently, which is causing the problem, right-click on it and click&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 16<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/17-uninstall-problematic-updates-windowsk.png\" alt=\"uninstall-problematic-updates-windows\" class=\"wp-image-78275 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/17-uninstall-problematic-updates-windowsk.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/17-uninstall-problematic-updates-windowsk-300x187.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 16: Uninstall problematic Windows update<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method6\"><strong>Method 6: Uninstall Third-Party Software<\/strong><\/h3><p>According to Microsoft support, the BSOD error might occur due to incompatibility of a recently installed third-party software such as an antivirus with the Windows device. In this situation, the error appears while using the device. You need to uninstall the software, after booting Windows in Safe mode, as follows:<\/p><ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows Start key, type Settings, and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to Apps &gt; Apps &amp; Features and sort the installed apps by Install Date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the third-party software you suspect as the cause of the &lsquo;critical process died error&rsquo; in Windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uninstall the software and restart the system<\/li>\n<\/ol><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method7\"><strong>Method 7: Rollback, Disable, or Uninstall Drivers<\/strong><\/h3><p>Like software, some third-party drivers installed on Windows 10 computers may also cause incompatibility issues and result in the stop code &ldquo;critical process died&rdquo;. So, you might need to identify such drives and then rollback, disable, or uninstall them, as follows:<\/p><p><strong><u>Steps to rollback, disable, or uninstall third-party drivers<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows Start key, type Device Manager, and press Enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Device Manager, expand the device for which you need to rollback, disable, or uninstall a driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right click the driver and click Properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Driver tab. Next, select Roll Back Driver &amp; click Yes to rollback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or, you can click Disable Device or Uninstall Device for disabling or uninstalling the driver.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>(See Image 17)<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/18-windows-device-manager.png\" alt=\"uninstall problematic updates windows\" class=\"wp-image-78276 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/18-windows-device-manager.png 760w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/18-windows-device-manager-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 17: Device Manager with options to rollback, disable, and uninstall a driver<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method8\"><strong>Method 8: Run System Restore<\/strong><\/h3><p>Try performing System Restore to get rid of the error with the help of the following troubleshooting steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Use the USB installer to boot into your system. Click&nbsp;<strong>Repair your computer<\/strong>&nbsp;and follow&nbsp;<strong>Advanced options &gt; Automatic Repair environment<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 18<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/19-advanced-option-automatic-repair-windows.png\" alt=\"advanced-option-automatic-repair-windows\" class=\"wp-image-78277 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/19-advanced-option-automatic-repair-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/19-advanced-option-automatic-repair-windows-300x106.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 18: Click Advanced option on Automatic Repair<\/em><\/p><p><strong>b.&nbsp;<\/strong>Go to&nbsp;<strong>Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>c.<\/strong>&nbsp;On the next prompt, click&nbsp;<strong>System Restore.&nbsp; (See Image 19<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20-system-restore-windows.png\" alt=\"system restore windows\" class=\"wp-image-78278 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20-system-restore-windows.png 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/20-system-restore-windows-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 19: Select System Restore<\/em><\/p><p><strong>d.&nbsp;<\/strong>Click&nbsp;<strong>Next &gt; Scan for affected programs<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>e.<\/strong>&nbsp;On the creation of restore points, the applications will no longer be available. (<strong>See Image 20<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21-program-scan-windows.png\" alt=\"program scan windows\" class=\"wp-image-78279 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21-program-scan-windows.png 566w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/21-program-scan-windows-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 20: Scan for affected programs<\/em><\/p><p><strong>f.<\/strong>&nbsp;Then click&nbsp;<strong>Next<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>Finish<\/strong>&nbsp;on the next prompt. Find if the PC is free from the error. (<strong>See Image 21<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/22-confirm-restore-point-windows.png\" alt=\"confirm restore point windows\" class=\"wp-image-78281 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/22-confirm-restore-point-windows.png 566w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/22-confirm-restore-point-windows-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 21: Finish the process of system restore<\/em><\/p><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;This method may cause data loss as it cleans up the entire system and wipes out the data stored on the system.<\/p><p>Therefore, it is advised to use an effective data recovery tool such as&nbsp;<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/a><\/u><\/strong>. This DIY, easy-to-use software scans the formatted, corrupted or even crashed PC, extracts the data from it and lets you save the recovered files, folders, documents, photos and more. Not only you can recover data from Windows PCs, but also can get back your data from formatted, corrupted or even encrypted drives such as HDDs, SSD, SD, USB, and optical media as well. The tool can efficiently restore data from BSOD-affected systems. It features a &lsquo;create recovery drive&rsquo; utility, which enables users to create a bootable media drive. Users may connect the bootable media drive to the unbootable system and retrieve the data effectively.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional-Blog.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method9\"><strong>Method 9: Reset the PC<\/strong><\/h3><p>You can reset the PC to fix the error by removing software, programs, settings, apps, and drivers causing the error. However, you may select the files you want to keep while resetting the system. Follow the given steps:<\/p><p><strong>a.<\/strong>&nbsp;Open&nbsp;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&nbsp;and go to&nbsp;<strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>b.&nbsp;<\/strong>On the next prompt, click&nbsp;Recovery. (<strong>See Image 22<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"221\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23-system-recover-windows.png\" alt=\"system recover windows\" class=\"wp-image-78282 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23-system-recover-windows.png 221w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23-system-recover-windows-153x300.png 153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 22: Click Recovery from Settings<\/em><\/p><p><strong>c.<\/strong>&nbsp;Click&nbsp;<strong>Get Started<\/strong>&nbsp;under&nbsp;<strong>Reset this PC<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 22<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/24-reset-pc-windows.png\" alt=\"reset pc windows\" class=\"wp-image-78283 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/24-reset-pc-windows.png 385w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/24-reset-pc-windows-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 23: Get started with resetting the PC<\/em><\/p><p><strong>d.&nbsp;<\/strong>Select&nbsp;<strong>Keep my files<\/strong>&nbsp;to save your data. (<strong>See Image&nbsp;24<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"387\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25-keep-specific-files-windows-reset.png\" alt=\"keep specific files windows reset\" class=\"wp-image-78284 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25-keep-specific-files-windows-reset.png 387w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/25-keep-specific-files-windows-reset-300x191.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 24: Select keep my files<\/em><\/p><p><strong>e.<\/strong>&nbsp;However, it is recommended to choose &lsquo;<strong>Remove everything&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;for getting rid of faulty programs, drivers, apps, driver, etc. and cleaning up the entire PC.<\/p><p><strong>f.&nbsp;<\/strong>Select &lsquo;<strong>just remove my files&rsquo;<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>Next<\/strong>. (<strong>See Image 25<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"413\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/26-remove-files-windows-reset.png\" alt=\"remove files windows reset\" class=\"wp-image-78285 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/26-remove-files-windows-reset.png 413w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/26-remove-files-windows-reset-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 25: Select just remove your files<\/em><\/p><p><strong>g.&nbsp;<\/strong>Click&nbsp;<strong>Next<\/strong>&nbsp;on the warning message screen.<\/p><p><strong>h.&nbsp;<\/strong>Click&nbsp;<strong>Reset<\/strong>&nbsp;and proceed. (<strong>See image 26<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/27-start-reset-windows.png\" alt=\"start reset windows\" class=\"wp-image-78286 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/27-start-reset-windows.png 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/27-start-reset-windows-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 26: Click Reset to start the process<\/em><\/p><p><strong>i.<\/strong>&nbsp;Click&nbsp;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&nbsp;on the next prompt and wait until the process is finished. (<strong>See Image 27<\/strong>)<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/28-continue-reset-windows.png\" alt=\"continue reset windows\" class=\"wp-image-78287 apply-gradient-on-post-images\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Image 27: Click Continue<\/em><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method10\"><strong>Method 10: Reinstall Windows 10<\/strong><\/h3><p>If all of the above methods fail to fix the &lsquo;Critical Process Died Error&rsquo;, you are left with nothing else but&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-in\/help\/4000735\/windows-10-reinstall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reinstalling Windows 10<\/a>. While reinstalling Windows, you will end up losing the data stored on the system as the process will format the drives and will create new partitions in the PC.<\/p><p>Hence, if you have already recovered data using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a><\/strong> such as&nbsp;<strong>Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/strong>, you may reinstall the Windows without worrying about data loss.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p>No matter what the actual cause for &lsquo;Critical Process Died&rsquo; error is, this blue screen of death error may cause your system to remain stuck at booting loop or even complete crash. The fixes mentioned in this post can help you get rid of the error. Though, if you don&rsquo;t want to lose your important data, recover it with a data recovery tool such as&nbsp;<strong>Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/strong>. 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