{"id":12284,"date":"2023-01-14T09:30:37","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T04:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=12284"},"modified":"2025-06-27T17:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:09:16","slug":"how-to-fix-critical-process-died-error-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-critical-process-died-error-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Critical Process Died Error in Windows 11,10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Critical process died, also known as Blue of Screen of Death, is considered a fatal Windows error. It can ruin your experience as when it occurs, your PC stops working<\/a> entirely and shows nothing but a blue screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

There can be multiple reasons for encountering critical process errors, like recently upgrading your Windows or reinstalling it, etc. The worst part about this error is that it makes your PC slow and crash randomly, leaving no choice but to stop using it. This means all the unsaved data is wiped, which is another issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this post, let us discuss how fatal this error can be and how to fix it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Critical Process Died Error: How Fatal is it?<\/h3>\n

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For those who keep running their PC even after sudden crashes, critical process died errors can be a death warrant as it practically makes the PC unusable. If you are aware of fatal errors on Windows, you might also be aware of system errors. Blue Screen of Death, also known as BSOD, is the result of a critical process died error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reasons for Critical Process Died Error<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Hardware failure caused due to disk drives and other CPU components.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Unnecessary changes in the data files of the Windows Operating System.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Bad sector on hard drives and other storage device issues.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Outdated\/ Missing device drivers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Overclocking PC for better performance<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These issues make the error a common occurrence. However, you need not panic as it is resolvable. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the fixes that can help prevent it from occurring.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Ways to Fix Critical Process Died Errors on Windows<\/h2>\n

    To be clear, let us take the primary example of Windows 11, as most users have complained about the error after upgrading. We will also discuss the same fixes for Windows 10 too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fix 1 – Install the Latest Update for OS & Drivers<\/h3>\n

    If your PC has started slowing down or keeps hanging, keeping your operating system and drivers updated is very important. To check for updates on Windows, follow the given instructions –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Press Windows+I on your keyboard to open Windows Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Navigate to Windows Update from the left panel.\u00a0 \u00a0 \"Click-on-Check-for-updates\"<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. There you will find a button that says Check for updates. Click on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Make sure you are connected to the internet while searching for updates. Even if there is a minor update, install it. These updates hold system driver updates, which means you can kill two birds with a stone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      As far as updating your drivers is concerned, there are so many of them that manually updating each can take a complete day. Hence, the best way to update drivers and keep them updated is to use the best driver updater software for Windows. I use Advanced Driver Updater and recommend the same. The software is easy to use and does the job regularly, thanks to its scheduling feature.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Fix 2 – Run SFC & DISM to Spot & Filter Bad Sectors<\/h3>\n

      DISM and SFC are commands that can help identify issues related to bad sectors or poor performance of the hard drive. Slow read and write speed, slow processing speeds, and loss of storage space are all symptoms of issues with your hard drive. If the issue is found in the C: drive where your Windows is installed, it can corrupt the system files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      To use both these commands, all you have to do is –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n