Acer SF14‑51T AI – Event 41 Kernel‑Power crashes

FrankW · Mar 7, 2026

Hi all,

My new Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14‑51T) has crashed three times this year while browsing in Edge with New Windows Outlook running in the background. I initially suspected a Copilot issue.

I’m updated to the latest BIOS and running Windows 11 Home 25H2 build 26200.7922. The crash produced Event ID 41 (Kernel‑Power) but no bugcheck or warnings. I had to abort with the power button; after reboot Edge restored all tabs and no data was lost.

I ran DISM online (no issues) and SFC, which repaired the file:C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\BthHfEnum.sys

Reliability Monitor only shows the unexpected shutdown.

System specs are already published in my profile (System 1).

Looking for help interpreting the logs and confirming whether this is driver/firmware related. Appreciate any comments.

Thanks,

Frank

zbook · Mar 7, 2026

1) Please post images or share links displaying any errors attempting to run the V2 log collector.

2) Uninstall any non Microsoft Antivirus and Firewall

3) Before running V2 view the menu bar > click extract all > when the window reappears then run V2

4) Make sure that cleaning is not performed during the troubleshooting (there was less than one day of log files and a 30 day look back is typically used for troubleshooting)

5) Run administrative command prompt: > post share links

wevtutil epl Application "%userprofile%\Desktop\application.evtx"

wevtutil epl System "%userprofile%\Desktop\system.evtx"

In case the above commands produce error messages then comment into the thread and:

open event viewer:

a) system > post a share link

b) application > post a share link

6) Add WMIC:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~

Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the WMIC command as an optional feature for all users in Windows 11. The WMI command-line (WMIC) utility provides a command-line interface for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). WMIC is compatible with existing shells and utility commands...

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7) Run tuneup_plus_log.bat > post a share link

https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/bsod-crashes-debugging/360137d1645183388-batch-files-use-bsod-debugging-tuneup_plus_log.bat

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Information This thread is for use by the BSOD team to store batch files that can be used to collect additional data, fix settings or anything else that is useful in debugging BSOD problems in Windows 10. The way I see it working is the first

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8) Enable regback:

Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry when Restart in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable automatic backup of the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10, version 1803, Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder when the...

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9) Create a new restore point:

Create System Restore Point in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually create a restore point in Windows 11. Turning on system protection for a drive allows System Restore to include the drive when restore points are created so you can undo undesired system changes by reverting to a previous point in time. System...

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10) For any new BSOD > post a new V2 share link into the newest post

FrankW · Mar 23, 2026

I will wait a bit longer to populate the dump records and also no BSOD or Black Screen w/ restart happened till today, March 23, so maybe it healed itself, I disabled Fast Startup and changed Power Plan from Custom (Acer) to Balanced, maybe that helped. Installed 2 Windows updates without issues meanwhile.
Update April 18, 2026:
Last night I suspended my laptop (Sleep mode) and this morning it failed to resume from Sleep mode, keyboard only turned on, black screen, had to abort with the power button (took 10 seconds) to shutdown, then the laptop booted normally with 1001 Bug Check Event. This is not a BSOD but a related issue I think?
Items Shared on 4-18-2026

FrankW · Apr 19, 2026

zbook said:
1) Please post images or share links displaying any errors attempting to run the V2 log collector.

2) Uninstall any non Microsoft Antivirus and Firewall

3) Before running V2 view the menu bar > click extract all > when the window reappears then run V2

4) Make sure that cleaning is not performed during the troubleshooting (there was less than one day of log files and a 30 day look back is typically used for troubleshooting)

5) Run administrative command prompt: > post share links

wevtutil epl Application "%userprofile%\Desktop\application.evtx"

wevtutil epl System "%userprofile%\Desktop\system.evtx"

In case the above commands produce error messages then comment into the thread and:

open event viewer:

a) system > post a share link

b) application > post a share link

6) Add WMIC:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:WMIC~~~~

Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the WMIC command as an optional feature for all users in Windows 11. The WMI command-line (WMIC) utility provides a command-line interface for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). WMIC is compatible with existing shells and utility commands...

www.elevenforum.com

7) Run tuneup_plus_log.bat > post a share link

https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/bsod-crashes-debugging/360137d1645183388-batch-files-use-bsod-debugging-tuneup_plus_log.bat

Batch files for use in BSOD debugging - Windows 10 Help Forums

Information This thread is for use by the BSOD team to store batch files that can be used to collect additional data, fix settings or anything else that is useful in debugging BSOD problems in Windows 10. The way I see it working is the first

www.tenforums.com

Batch files for use in BSOD debugging - Windows 10 Help Forums

Information This thread is for use by the BSOD team to store batch files that can be used to collect additional data, fix settings or anything else that is useful in debugging BSOD problems in Windows 10. The way I see it working is the first

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8) Enable regback:

Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry when Restart in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable automatic backup of the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10, version 1803, Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder when the...

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9) Create a new restore point:

Create System Restore Point in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually create a restore point in Windows 11. Turning on system protection for a drive allows System Restore to include the drive when restore points are created so you can undo undesired system changes by reverting to a previous point in time. System...

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10) For any new BSOD > post a new V2 share link into the newest post

Hi @zbook
I posted an update with new links.
Thanks
Frank

zbook · Apr 19, 2026

FrankW said:
Hi @zbook
I posted an update with new links.
Thanks
Frank

For the V2 log collector > view the menu bar > click extract all > after the new window appears > run V2 > post a share link

1) Read this link on Windows Driver Verifier (WDV):

Enable and Disable Driver Verifier in Windows 10

Enable and Disable Driver Verifier in Windows 10

How to Enable and Disable Driver Verifier in Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

2) Create a new restore point

Create System Restore Point in Windows 10

Create System Restore Point in Windows 10

How to Create a System Restore Point in Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

Create System Restore Point in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually create a restore point in Windows 11. Turning on system protection for a drive allows System Restore to include the drive when restore points are created so you can undo undesired system changes by reverting to a previous point in time. System...

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3) Learn the methods to recover from BSOD caused by WDV by booting into safe mode and running one or more of these commands:

verifier /reset

verifier /bootmode resetonbootfail

(option nine and seven)

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from...

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4) Plan to run the tool with various customized test settings.

a) Test all non-Microsoft drivers

b) Test no Microsoft drivers

c) For the first run of WDV select the 3 customized tests displayed in the TF tutorial

5) Whenever the WDV tool is started if there is no immediate BSOD then open administrative command prompt and copy and paste:

verifier /querysettings

Post a share link.

Customized tests will then be posted for the next run of WDV.

WDV can run continuously during the testing.

For any BSOD post a new V2 share link into the newest post.

FrankW · Apr 19, 2026

zbook said:
For the V2 log collector > view the menu bar > click extract all > after the new window appears > run V2 > post a share link

I did exactly that but Windows PowerShell cannot run the script, I shared the PS1 error ....

zbook · Apr 19, 2026

Please post an image displaying the menu bar displaying extract all.

Get the latest version of the v2 log collector from the following link - V2 Log Collector.
Save log collector V2 log collector 1.xx.zip to where (downloads, for example) you want.
Right-click on V2 log collector 1.xx.zip in the Downloads folder and select Extract All. This will create a V2 log collector 1.xx folder.
Open the V2 log collector 1.xx folder and double-click on the log-collector shortcut.
A Command Prompt window will open with the Ten Forums Log Collector running in it. Press the Enter key to start the collection process.

This is most commonly displayed unless extract all is clicked:

Code:

& : The term '.\resources\main.ps1' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable
program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:2
+ &'.\resources\main.ps1'
+  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo          : ObjectNotFound: (.\resources\main.ps1:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>

Run administrative command prompt:

fltmc

Post a share link into the newest post.

hader · Apr 19, 2026

This is a hard to investigate problem especially of it's randomness.

The first thing that comes to mind is that your PSU can't handle the power the new Acer laptop (a nice one) is asking. Check if your laptop is not overclocked and it's temperature is not to high. It was the right cause off actie to use DISM and SFC to see if there were issue's with Windows engine. It found one driver that needed repairing; BthHfEnum.sys. This "Bluetooth Hands-Free Audio and Call Control HID Enumerator" is known if damaged to produce BSOD and has nothing to do what you are experiencing.

I think you have possibly an other problem; a hardware issue. A possible not very good external PSU that's not up to par. When it's power suddenly drops your system underwent a unexpected shutdown. How does that PSU after a couple of hours feels to the touch? A bit to warm? As this is a new laptop you have still warranty on it, including that PSU. Contact your point of sales and see if they can swap or test this PSU onder heavy load. Personally I think this must be replaced by a new one. Don't think this issue is related to Windows. In the mean time you can visit Acers forum to check if other people had similar issues. It's not uncommon that a PSU of specific design (and series related to a range of serial numbers) were not using good quality components.

Looking at your specs; a 45W PSU? Wow. If have an old school heavy i7 Laptop with a 15,3" wide TFT screen that can draw 200W.... Things sure change.

FrankW · Apr 19, 2026

zbook said:
Please post an image displaying the menu bar displaying extract all.

Get the latest version of the v2 log collector from the following link - V2 Log Collector.

Save log collector V2 log collector 1.xx.zip to where (downloads, for example) you want.

Right-click on V2 log collector 1.xx.zip in the Downloads folder and select Extract All. This will create a V2 log collector 1.xx folder.

Open the V2 log collector 1.xx folder and double-click on the log-collector shortcut.

A Command Prompt window will open with the Ten Forums Log Collector running in it. Press the Enter key to start the collection process.

This is most commonly displayed unless extract all is clicked:

Code:

& : The term '.\resources\main.ps1' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again. At line:1 char:2 + &'.\resources\main.ps1' + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (.\resources\main.ps1:String) [], CommandNotFoundException + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>

Run administrative command prompt:

fltmc

Post a share link into the newest post.

I have done that and get this

When I run log.collector I get this

I ran the elevated command fltmc and get this

FrankW · Apr 19, 2026

hader said:
This is a hard to investigate problem especially of it's randomness.

The first thing that comes to mind is that your PSU can't handle the power the new Acer laptop (a nice one) is asking. Check if your laptop is not overclocked and it's temperature is not to high. It was the right cause off actie to use DISM and SFC to see if there were issue's with Windows engine. It found one driver that needed repairing; BthHfEnum.sys. This "Bluetooth Hands-Free Audio and Call Control HID Enumerator" is known if damaged to produce BSOD and has nothing to do what you are experiencing.

I think you have possibly an other problem; a hardware issue. A possible not very good external PSU that's not up to par. When it's power suddenly drops your system underwent a unexpected shutdown. How does that PSU after a couple of hours feels to the touch? A bit to warm? As this is a new laptop you have still warranty on it, including that PSU. Contact your point of sales and see if they can swap or test this PSU onder heavy load. Personally I think this must be replaced by a new one. Don't think this issue is related to Windows. In the mean time you can visit Acers forum to check if other people had similar issues. It's not uncommon that a PSU of specific design (and series related to a range of serial numbers) were not using good quality components.

Looking at your specs; a 45W PSU? Wow. If have an old school heavy i7 Laptop with a 15,3" wide TFT screen that can draw 200W.... Things sure change.

The 45W Chicony is a GaN (Gallium Nitride) type adapter that I also think is a bit light for this powerful laptop, I also have a 100W regular brick USB-C charger that I can try?

hader · Apr 19, 2026

FrankW said:
The 45W Chicony is a GaN (Gallium Nitride) type adapter that I also think is a bit light for this powerful laptop, I also have a 100W regular brick USB-C charger that I can try?

??? If you buy a new laptop a PSU is also supplied with it. In your case not? Yes 45W is a bit on the low side of things. I have looked at the Acer site at this model and Acer says that the max Wattage this SF14‑51T laptop can draw is arround 65W. For the SF14-51T-71 it is 100W. (This range is also called Acer Swift 14??? Funny the official Acer replacement part site does not go higher than the Swift 5....)

So YES that would confirm that this 45W PSU is not suited for this laptop.

The Acer site is not very specific about it's power supply. Just a power supply..... Generic... (no mention of a model)
If you google for a replacement PSU i got thousand and one hits. Power is ranging from the standard 65W to higher. I would recommend a separate 100W power PSU for it to make sure this will never happen again. You can use that USB-C charger for it but... If it's supplying power through an USB port I would not recommend it. It must be attached to the normal socket for the PSU (Watch that the voltage (19V?) and polarity are correct) This PSU must power your laptop but also charge the onboard battery. If you use a USB-C port for it you bypass all kinds of circuitry. I would buy a normal replacement part. They are not that expensive.

zbook · Apr 19, 2026

1) Please list these installed non-Microsoft software:

a) Antivirus
b) Firewall
c) Drive encryption

2) Run V2 from safe mode > post a share link

3) Run V2 from normal boot > post these full window (full box) images or share links:

a) click: https://www.elevenforum.com/attachments/v2-log-collector1-11-zip.34993/ > run the download > post images (including the menu bar) before clicking extract all

b) click in the menu bar extract all > wait for the new window to pop up > post images of the full window (including the menu bar)

c) click log-collector after extract all > post images of the pop up with options open and cancel

d) click open

Post images.

This is the typical image when the log collector runs without clicking extract all:

& : The term '.\resources\main.ps1' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable
program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:2
+ &'.\resources\main.ps1'
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (.\resources\main.ps1:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>

This is the typical image when the log collector runs after clicking extract all:

______ ______ _
/_ __/__ ____ / ____/___ _______ __________ ( )_____
/ / / _ \/ __ \ / /_ / __ \/ ___/ / / / __ __ \|// ___/
/ / / __/ / / / / __/ / /_/ / / / /_/ / / / / / / (__ )
/_/ \___/_/ /_/ /_/ \____/_/ \__,_/_/ /_/ /_/ /____/
__ ______ ____ __
/ / ____ ______ / ____/___ / / /__ _____/ /_____ _____
/ / / __ \/ __ / / / / __ \/ / / _ \/ ___/ __/ __ \/ ___/
/ /___/ /_/ / /_/ / / /___/ /_/ / / / __/ /__/ /_/ /_/ / /
/_____/\____/\__, / \____/\____/_/_/\___/\___/\__/\____/_/
/____/

V2 Log Collector 1.11 - 12/4/20

Script written by Spectrum

Press Enter to continue:

FrankW · Apr 19, 2026

zbook said:
1) Please list these installed non-Microsoft software:

a) Antivirus
b) Firewall
c) Drive encryption

2) Run V2 from safe mode > post a share link

3) Run V2 from normal boot > post these full window (full box) images or share links:

a) click: https://www.elevenforum.com/attachments/v2-log-collector1-11-zip.34993/ > run the download > post images (including the menu bar) before clicking extract all

b) click in the menu bar extract all > wait for the new window to pop up > post images of the full window (including the menu bar)

c) click log-collector after extract all > post images of the pop up with options open and cancel

d) click open

Post images.

This is the typical image when the log collector runs without clicking extract all:

& : The term '.\resources\main.ps1' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or operable
program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and try again.
At line:1 char:2
+ &'.\resources\main.ps1'
+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+ CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (.\resources\main.ps1:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : CommandNotFoundException

PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>

This is the typical image when the log collector runs after clicking extract all:

______ ______ _
/_ __/__ ____ / ____/___ _______ __________ ( )_____
/ / / _ \/ __ \ / /_ / __ \/ ___/ / / / __ __ \|// ___/
/ / / __/ / / / / __/ / /_/ / / / /_/ / / / / / / (__ )
/_/ \___/_/ /_/ /_/ \____/_/ \__,_/_/ /_/ /_/ /____/
__ ______ ____ __
/ / ____ ______ / ____/___ / / /__ _____/ /_____ _____
/ / / __ \/ __ / / / / __ \/ / / _ \/ ___/ __/ __ \/ ___/
/ /___/ /_/ / /_/ / / /___/ /_/ / / / __/ /__/ /_/ /_/ / /
/_____/\____/\__, / \____/\____/_/_/\___/\___/\__/\____/_/
/____/

V2 Log Collector 1.11 - 12/4/20

Script written by Spectrum

Press Enter to continue:

Hi zbook
a) Antivirus Negative
b) Firewall Windows Defender only, no 3d-party AV installed
c) Drive encryption Negative

V2 in Safe mode ran OK, I found another V2 output from last Saturday that I include (probably empty)
2 Items

FrankW · Apr 19, 2026

hader said:
??? If you buy a new laptop a PSU is also supplied with it. In your case not? Yes 45W is a bit on the low side of things. I have looked at the Acer site at this model and Acer says that the max Wattage this SF14‑51T laptop can draw is arround 65W. For the SF14-51T-71 it is 100W. (This range is also called Acer Swift 14??? Funny the official Acer replacement part site does not go higher than the Swift 5....)

So YES that would confirm that this 45W PSU is not suited for this laptop.

The Acer site is not very specific about it's power supply. Just a power supply..... Generic... (no mention of a model)
If you google for a replacement PSU i got thousand and one hits. Power is ranging from the standard 65W to higher. I would recommend a separate 100W power PSU for it to make sure this will never happen again. You can use that USB-C charger for it but... If it's supplying power through an USB port I would not recommend it. It must be attached to the normal socket for the PSU (Watch that the voltage (19V?) and polarity are correct) This PSU must power your laptop but also charge the onboard battery. If you use a USB-C port for it you bypass all kinds of circuitry. I would buy a normal replacement part. They are not that expensive.

I got this laptop from Acer US (freebee) as a reward (Acer Community ACE), When I check adapters for SF14-51T only USB-C bricks (45-65W) are shown no GaN chargers, Like I wrote I have a 100W gaming USB-C charger from ASUS for my VivoBook OLED that I may try if it fails again to resume from Suspend mode.

zbook · Apr 19, 2026

Please see post #5 > run WDV > post share links

FrankW · Apr 20, 2026

zbook said:
Please see post #5 > run WDV > post share links

Hello zbook,
I need to ask for a clear step‑by‑step instruction on how to run Windows Driver Verifier (WDV). I’m worried about getting stuck in a BSOD loop and I don’t want to destabilize the system.

Could you please outline:

How to launch WDV safely (which menu options to choose at the start).

Which customized tests to select for the first run.

How to restrict it to non‑Microsoft drivers only.

How to save and share the output logs once WDV has run?

I’ve already supplied the V2 and Tuneup Plus log collector data, plus all my Event logs, so adding WDV on top feels like a bit of an overkill to me for an Acer US provided brand new laptop. That’s why I want to be sure it’s really warranted in my case before attempting it.

Also, I noticed your references to “Option 7” and “Option 9.” The TenForums tutorial you linked does not actually contain those option numbers, which is very misleading. From what I understand, those numbers come from the internal wizard screens, not the tutorial text. Could you please clarify this so that laymen like me don’t get confused?

I’ve used msconfig.exe many times in Safe Mode, but WDV looks far more complicated. A clear sequence of steps would help me avoid mistakes. Thanks in advance for your guidance.

Also what custom WDV options you want me to run?

I created a new restore point but have not started WDV yet

zbook · Apr 20, 2026

FrankW said:
Hello zbook,
I need to ask for a clear step‑by‑step instruction on how to run Windows Driver Verifier (WDV).

Please see the tutorial.

I'll provide steps for safety (restore points, regback, etc.)
Make free or pay backup images as needed.

Learn how to recover from WDV BSODs:

option #9 and #7

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11

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FrankW said:
How to launch WDV safely (which menu options to choose at the start).

See tutorial.

FrankW said:
Which customized tests to select for the first run.

See tutorial:

[ ] 0x00000010 I/O verification.
[ ] 0x00000200 Force pending I/O requests.
[ ] 0x00000400 IRP logging

or

verifier /flags 0x00000610 /driver *!microsoft* ------> reboot to run

FrankW said:
How to restrict it to non‑Microsoft drivers only.

The computer user can use GUI (check boxes), or run commands.

FrankW said:
How to save and share the output logs once WDV has run?

If no BSOD -----> run verifier /querysettings > post a share link

If BSOD -----> post a new V2 share link into the newest post

FrankW said:
I’ve already supplied the V2 and Tuneup Plus log collector data, plus all my Event logs, so adding WDV on top feels like a bit of an overkill to me for an Acer US provided brand new laptop. That’s why I want to be sure it’s really warranted in my case before attempting it.

There are various scripts / tools to workup computer problems.

FrankW said:
Also, I noticed your references to “Option 7” and “Option 9.” The TenForums tutorial you linked does not actually contain those option numbers, which is very misleading.

Option Nine

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) from a Hard Reboot

This option can be handy if you are unable to boot into Windows.

1 Press and hold the power button on your PC until it powers off.

2 Press the power button on your PC to turn it on.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you see the Windows logo screen, Please wait, or Diagnosing your PC message during boot like below. Usually it may take repeating up to 3 times. (see screenshots below)

WinRE starts automatically after detecting the following issues:

Two consecutive failed attempts to start Windows.
Two consecutive unexpected shutdowns that occur within two minutes of boot completion.
Two consecutive system reboots within two minutes of boot completion.
A Secure Boot error (except for issues related to Bootmgr.efi).
A BitLocker error on touch-only devices.

Option Seven

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) from Windows 11 Installation USB

The Reset this PC option in "Troubleshoot" and Startup Settings option in "Advanced options" will not be available using this option.

1 Boot from your Windows 11 installation USB.

2 Perform an available step below: (see screenshots below)

(OLD) Select your language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method preferences, and click/tap on Next.
(NEW) Select your Language to install and Time and currency format, click/tap on Next, select Keyboard or input method, and click/tap on Next.

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from...

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FrankW said:
From what I understand, those numbers come from the internal wizard screens, not the tutorial text. Could you please clarify this so that laymen like me don’t get confused?

?

FrankW said:
I’ve used msconfig.exe many times in Safe Mode, but WDV looks far more complicated. A clear sequence of steps would help me avoid mistakes. Thanks in advance for your guidance.

Also what custom WDV options you want me to run?
View attachment 169350
I created a new restore point but have not started WDV yet

Microsoft had decided to deprecate the WDV GUI menu.

The date that this will happen has not been published.

For the GUI boxes are checked or unchecked.

For the commands I'll post them for you to run.

A reboot activates the WDV commands to run.

FrankW · Apr 22, 2026

zbook said:
Please see the tutorial.

I'll provide steps for safety (restore points, regback, etc.)
Make free or pay backup images as needed.

Learn how to recover from WDV BSODs:

option #9 and #7

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from...

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See tutorial.

See tutorial:

[ ] 0x00000010 I/O verification.
[ ] 0x00000200 Force pending I/O requests.
[ ] 0x00000400 IRP logging

or

verifier /flags 0x00000610 /driver *!microsoft* ------> reboot to run

The computer user can use GUI (check boxes), or run commands.

If no BSOD -----> run verifier /querysettings > post a share link

If BSOD -----> post a new V2 share link into the newest post

There are various scripts / tools to workup computer problems.

Option Nine

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) from a Hard Reboot

This option can be handy if you are unable to boot into Windows.

1 Press and hold the power button on your PC until it powers off.

2 Press the power button on your PC to turn it on.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you see the Windows logo screen, Please wait, or Diagnosing your PC message during boot like below. Usually it may take repeating up to 3 times. (see screenshots below)

WinRE starts automatically after detecting the following issues:

Two consecutive failed attempts to start Windows.
Two consecutive unexpected shutdowns that occur within two minutes of boot completion.
Two consecutive system reboots within two minutes of boot completion.
A Secure Boot error (except for issues related to Bootmgr.efi).
A BitLocker error on touch-only devices.

Option Seven

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) from Windows 11 Installation USB

The Reset this PC option in "Troubleshoot" and Startup Settings option in "Advanced options" will not be available using this option.

1 Boot from your Windows 11 installation USB.

2 Perform an available step below: (see screenshots below)

(OLD) Select your language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method preferences, and click/tap on Next.

(NEW) Select your Language to install and Time and currency format, click/tap on Next, select Keyboard or input method, and click/tap on Next.

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Microsoft had decided to deprecate the WDV GUI menu.

The date that this will happen has not been published.

For the GUI boxes are checked or unchecked.

For the commands I'll post them for you to run.

A reboot activates the WDV commands to run.

Hi zbook
I ran Verifier 48 hours and no BSOD, no Mini dumb
Checked also with Acer US and I am using the correct PSU for this laptop (65W GaN USB-C charger)

zbook · Apr 22, 2026

Please run these groups of customized tests:

If no BSOD -----> run verifier /querysettings > post a share link

If BSOD -----> post a new V2 share link into the newest post

Group a

Code:

    [ ] 0x00000010 I/O verification.
    [ ] 0x00000200 Force pending I/O requests.
    [ ] 0x00000400 IRP logging.
    [ ] 0x00002000 Invariant MDL checking for stack.
    [ ] 0x00004000 Invariant MDL checking for driver.
    [ ] 0x00020000 DDI compliance checking.
    [ ] 0x00080000 DDI compliance checking (additional).

Group b

Code:

    [ ] 0x00000001 Special pool.
    [ ] 0x02000000 Code integrity checks.
    [ ] 0x00000002 Force IRQL checking.
    [ ] 0x00000008 Pool tracking.

Group c

Code:

    [ ] 0x00000020 Deadlock detection.
    [ ] 0x00000080 DMA checking.
    [ ] 0x00008000 Power framework delay fuzzing.
    [ ] 0x00010000 Port/miniport interface checking.
    [ ] 0x00040000 Systematic low resources simulation.

Group d

Code:

    [ ] 0x00200000 NDIS/WIFI verification.
    [ ] 0x00800000 Kernel synchronization delay fuzzing.
    [ ] 0x01000000 VM switch verification.
    [ ] 0x00000100 Security checks.
    [ ] 0x00000800 Miscellaneous checks.

FrankW · Apr 22, 2026

zbook said:

Please run these groups of customized tests:

If no BSOD -----> run verifier /querysettings > post a share link

If BSOD -----> post a new V2 share link into the newest post

Group a

Code:

    [ ] 0x00000010 I/O verification.
    [ ] 0x00000200 Force pending I/O requests.
    [ ] 0x00000400 IRP logging.
    [ ] 0x00002000 Invariant MDL checking for stack.
    [ ] 0x00004000 Invariant MDL checking for driver.
    [ ] 0x00020000 DDI compliance checking.
    [ ] 0x00080000 DDI compliance checking (additional).

Group b

Code:

    [ ] 0x00000001 Special pool.
    [ ] 0x02000000 Code integrity checks.
    [ ] 0x00000002 Force IRQL checking.
    [ ] 0x00000008 Pool tracking.

Group c

Code:

    [ ] 0x00000020 Deadlock detection.
    [ ] 0x00000080 DMA checking.
    [ ] 0x00008000 Power framework delay fuzzing.
    [ ] 0x00010000 Port/miniport interface checking.
    [ ] 0x00040000 Systematic low resources simulation.

Group d

Code:

    [ ] 0x00200000 NDIS/WIFI verification.
    [ ] 0x00800000 Kernel synchronization delay fuzzing.
    [ ] 0x01000000 VM switch verification.
    [ ] 0x00000100 Security checks.
    [ ] 0x00000800 Miscellaneous checks.

I already did that and posted the results (see my previous reply) No BSOD
Do you mean I run the Verifier again for these 4 "Groups" please explain....

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