BSOD's because of ntoskrnl.exe, need help (error 41)


psoferreira

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Hello,

For the past month had already few BSOD, some while gaming but even while regularly watching Youtube video or just working on Windows.

Wondering if you could please point me on right direction as online I see so many possible root causes.

CASA-(2026-01-24_11-34-52).zip

Operating System Windows 11 Pro 64-bit 25H2 build 26200.7462
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
RAM 32.0GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1772MHz (16-20-20-39)
Motherboard ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (AM4)
Graphics
BenQ XL2730Z (2560x1440@60Hz)
LC34G55T (3440x1440@165Hz)
20464MB ATI AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
Storage
7452GB Seagate ST8000DM004-2U9188 (SATA )
1863GB Samsung SSD 980 PRO 2TB (Unknown (SSD))
232GB Samsung SSD 960 EVO 250GB (Unknown (SSD))
Audio Sound BlasterX AE-5
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Pro 64-bit 25H2 build 26200.7462

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Windows 11
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AMD
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Ryzen 7 5800X3D
Motherboard
Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS
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Kingston 32GB 3600 KF3600C16D4/16GX
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Sound BlasterX AE-5
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LC34G55T
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PSU
SeaSonic FOCUS 750 W 80+ Platinum
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Antec DF700 FLUX ATX
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Scythe Ninja 5 43.03 CFM
Blue Screen of Death (also known as a blue screen or BSoD) is an error screen displayed on a Windows computer system after a fatal system error, also known as a system crash: when the operating system reaches a condition where it can no longer operate safely. BSoDs can be caused by poorly written device drivers or malfunctioning hardware, such as faulty memory, power supply issues, overheating of components, or hardware running beyond its specification limits.

Faulty RAM or memory error may also cause Kernel-Power Error 41 BSOD. Some users have reported that the issue was caused due to a faulty RAM. You can run the Memory Diagnostic Tool to check problems with it. Type mdsched.exe in the Run dialog box to open Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.


  • If new device drivers or system services have been added recently, try removing or updating them. Try to determine what changed in the system that caused the new bug check code to appear.
  • Look in Device Manager to see if any devices are marked with an exclamation point (!), which indicates a problem. Review the events log displayed in the properties for any faulting device driver. Try to update the related driver.
  • Check the System Log in Event Viewer for additional error messages that might help pinpoint the device or driver that is causing the error. Look for critical errors in the system log that occurred in the same time window as the blue screen.
  • If you recently added hardware to the system, try removing or replacing it. Or check with the manufacturer to see if any patches are available.
  • Install Windows updates.
  • If you are overclocking (pushing the components beyond their design) you should revert to default at least until the crashing is solved. If you don't know what it is you probably are not overclocking.
  • Use SpeedFan to monitor temperatures in computers, overheating can cause BSOD.
  • Use Memtest86+ disc to check system memory's (RAM's) for errors.
  • Use CrystalDiskInfo to check SMART health report of the hard disk drive (HDD).


Open the Command Prompt with administrative privileges and execute bellow commands one at a time.

Code:
Dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth



Sfc /scannow


Chkdsk C: /f
 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Please perform the following steps:




1) Add WMIC:

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






2) Run Tuneup plus > post a share link into the newest post








3) Run gather_additional_dump_files > post a share link into the newest post








4) Enable regback:






5) Create a new restore point:






6) The BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 5021, 29/09/2024

Upgrade the BIOS: 5021 > 5031






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

Enable and Disable Driver Verifier in Windows 10





8) 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)





9) 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






10) 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 into the newest post



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.







Code:
Event[14943]
  Log Name: System
  Source: Microsoft-Windows-TPM-WMI
  Date: 2026-01-24T09:42:33.1520000Z
  Event ID: 1801
  Task: N/A
  Level: Error
  Opcode: Info 
  Keyword: N/A
  User: S-1-5-18
  User Name: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
  Computer: Casa
  Description:
Secure Boot certificates have been updated but are not yet applied to the device firmware. Review the published guidance to complete the update and ensure full protection. This device signature information is included here.
DeviceAttributes: BaseBoardManufacturer:ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.;FirmwareManufacturer:American Megatrends Inc.;FirmwareVersion:5021;OEMModelNumber:System Product Name;OEMModelBaseBoard:TUF GAMING X570-PLUS;OEMModelSystemFamily:To be filled by O.E.M.;OEMManufacturerName:System manufacturer;OEMModelSKU:SKU;OSArchitecture:amd64;
BucketId: 58a1c9d97e926c318d42dde58fbe03f740f7cc829db3f4f2aef9815c5dcf7e5a
BucketConfidenceLevel:
UpdateType:
For more information, please see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2301018.




Code:
Checking file system on C:
Date: 2026-01-16T08:03:42.0770000Z
Correcting errors in the Volume Bitmap.

Windows has made corrections to the file system.
 

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Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
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Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
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Mobile Workstation
A reminder that tenforum links don't work unless you're a member there. :rolleyes:
 

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LG
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i7 Ultra
Memory
16GB
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Intel
Sound Card
Intel Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Laptop 17" & TB4 Dell 27" QHD Ultrasharp w/integral TB4 hub
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
1TB SSD, 5 external WDs
Mouse
Logitech Master MX 3S
Browser
Vivaldi
Antivirus
Kaspersky Premium Suite
I to had a ntoskrnl.exe crash while just bs surfing on the internet. no idea what caused it. but it's odd 2 people had the same crash.
 

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Windows 11Intel Core i9 14900FSK Hynix 32 GB 5600 MT/sNvidia RTX 4080 Super
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Windows 11
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PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Alienware Aurora R16
CPU
Intel Core i9 14900F
Motherboard
Alienware R16
Memory
SK Hynix 32 GB 5600 MT/s
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia RTX 4080 Super
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Alienware AW3423DWF 34inch
Screen Resolution
3440x1440
Hard Drives
Lexar M.2 NM790 4TB, Kioxia M.2 1TB
PSU
Alienware 1000 Watt
Case
Alienware R16
Cooling
Alienware Liqiud Cooler
Keyboard
Turtle Beach Vulcan 2
Mouse
Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed
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1156mbps Down/40mbps Up
Browser
Chrome
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Windows Defender
A reminder that tenforum links don't work unless you're a member there. :rolleyes:

Moving webpages from TF to EF was started.

See if these links can run without TF logon:








 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryTyp...NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
Motherboard
Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
Memory
16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
Hard Drives
Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender
Other Info
Mobile Workstation
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