{"id":12607,"date":"2025-01-29T06:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T06:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=12607"},"modified":"2025-02-25T09:23:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:23:15","slug":"how-to-fix-the-critical_process_died-on-windows-10-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-critical_process_died-on-windows-10-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix The critical_process_died on Windows 10\/11?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a frustrating issue that can interrupt your work. While there are hundreds of BSOD error codes, one of the most common is CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although BSODs happen less frequently in Windows 10 and 11 compared to older versions, they are still disruptive, often causing lost progress and unexpected system crashes. In this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/\">Outbyte<\/a> we will give you a detailed guide how to fix the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Causes_of_Critical_Process_Died\"><\/span>Common Causes of Critical_Process_Died<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Critical_Process_Died error appears when Windows recognizes unauthorized changes to its core components or corrupted data and then stops the process to prevent more damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Faulty Updates<\/strong> &#8211; Recent updates may cause issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corrupted System Files<\/strong> &#8211; Broken files can trigger this error. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incompatible Drivers<\/strong> &#8211; Outdated or bad drivers often cause errors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This error can appear unexpectedly, even on new or well-maintained systems. If the cause isn\u2019t clear, try multiple solutions from this guide. Test your system after each step to find what works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-fix-the-0x800f020b-error-code.webp\" alt=\"critical_process_died\" class=\"wp-image-12609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-fix-the-0x800f020b-error-code.webp 512w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-fix-the-0x800f020b-error-code-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Resolve_Critical_Process_Died_on_Windows_1011\"><\/span>Steps to Resolve Critical_Process_Died on Windows 10\/11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re stuck in a boot loop with a Blue Screen of Death, restart your computer in <strong>Safe Mode<\/strong>. Safe Mode runs Windows with minimal files, programs, and drivers, disabling extras to help troubleshoot issues. Running a scan with an <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/pc-repair\/?m=site_blog_article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_pcr_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+PC+Repair&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-critical_process_died-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte PC Repair<\/a> tool can also help fix problems and prevent errors like <strong>Critical_Process_Died<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Boot into Safe Mode<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If your computer is stuck in a \u201cCritical Process Died\u201d loop, booting into Safe Mode can isolate the problem. In Safe Mode, only essential processes run, making it easier to troubleshoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your PC and press <kbd>F8<\/kbd> repeatedly during boot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Safe Mode with Networking<\/strong> from the options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Use_the_Hardware_and_Device_Troubleshooting_Tool\"><\/span>Fix #1: Use the Hardware and Device Troubleshooting Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Troubleshoot hardware problems with the native Windows troubleshooting utility. Not available any longer through the Settings menu, but quite easily reached through Command Prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Command Prompt and type <code class=\"inline\">msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic<\/code>, then press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Next in the next window, and Windows will look at your system for hardware issues. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it is done, it will pop up with a report with its conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-using-hardware-and-device-troubleshooting-tool.webp\" alt=\"critical process died loop\" class=\"wp-image-12611\" style=\"width:480px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-using-hardware-and-device-troubleshooting-tool.webp 562w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-using-hardware-and-device-troubleshooting-tool-300x226.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Run_the_DISM_Tool\"><\/span>Fix #2: Run the DISM Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the issue continues, then Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management (DISM) will repair the damaged system image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the elevated Command Prompt. After that, execute the following command: <code class=\"inline\">DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This may take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes; it&#8217;s all normal if the progress bar stuck at 20%. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the scan completes, restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-the-dism-tool.webp\" alt=\"critical process died windows 11\" class=\"wp-image-12613\" style=\"width:544px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-the-dism-tool.webp 844w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-the-dism-tool-300x124.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/run-the-dism-tool-768x317.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Perform_an_SFC_Scan\"><\/span>Fix #3: Perform an SFC Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The System File Checker utility replaces corrupted or incorrectly changed system files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run SFC from the elevated Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt window, type in <code class=\"inline\">sfc \/scannow<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scanning of problems will start and try to repair them automatically if found. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After it finishes, check the results and restart your PC for applying changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/perform-an-sfc-scan.webp\" alt=\"critical_process_died\" class=\"wp-image-12615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/perform-an-sfc-scan.webp 513w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/perform-an-sfc-scan-300x116.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Run_a_Full_Malware_Scan\"><\/span>Fix #4: Run a Full Malware Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Malware can damage critical system files, leading to this error. Use your antivirus or Windows Security to scan and remove threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"795\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-for-malware.webp\" alt=\"Malware can damage critical system files\" class=\"wp-image-12617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-for-malware.webp 795w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-for-malware-300x136.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/scan-for-malware-768x349.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Update_Device_Drivers\"><\/span>Fix #5: Update Device Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated or incompatible drivers can interfere with system processes. To update drivers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Device Manager by pressing <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>X<\/kbd>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate devices with yellow warning icons, right-click, and select <strong>Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, use a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=site_blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+Driver+Updater&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-critical_process_died-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte Driver Updater<\/a> tool to simplify the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-your-device-drivers.webp\" alt=\"how to fix critical process died\" class=\"wp-image-12619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-your-device-drivers.webp 770w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-your-device-drivers-300x131.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/update-your-device-drivers-768x336.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In our Driver library you can find the most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/drivers\/chipsets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">System Drivers<\/a> for your OS and a short guide on how to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also about our popular Drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/nvidia-geforce-gtx-1650\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/epson-et-2760-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPSON ET-2760 Series Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/amd-radeon-rx-6600-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AMD Radeon RX 6600 driver: An Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/nvidia-geforce-rtx-3080-driver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 driver: Essential Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_6_Uninstall_Recent_Updates\"><\/span>Fix #6: Uninstall Recent Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the error began after a recent update, use the following steps to roll it back: Go to Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; View Update History. Click on Uninstall Updates and then remove the problematic update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-recent-windows-updates-1024x483.webp\" alt=\"how to Uninstall Recent Windows Updates\" class=\"wp-image-12621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-recent-windows-updates-1024x483.webp 1024w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-recent-windows-updates-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-recent-windows-updates-768x362.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-recent-windows-updates.webp 1118w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_7_Perform_a_Clean_Boot\"><\/span>Fix #7: Perform a Clean Boot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean boot will help identify issues by starting your computer with minimal programs\/drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to perform a clean boot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open System Configuration from the Start menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the Services tab, uncheck the box that says Hide all Microsoft Services, then click on <strong>Disable All<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Startup tab and then click on Open Task Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Task Manager, beneath the Startup tab, disable all items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now restart your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The process below decreases active programs and services to isolate which the problem is coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_8_Perform_a_System_Restore\"><\/span>Fix #8: Perform a System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A System Restore can revert your computer to a previous state when it worked correctly: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the search bar, type <code class=\"inline\">Create a Restore Point<\/code>, and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run System Restore then select your restore point and follow the wizard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/do-a-system-restore.webp\" alt=\"Run System Restore to fix the error\" class=\"wp-image-12623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/do-a-system-restore.webp 556w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/do-a-system-restore-300x130.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_9_Reset_Windows\"><\/span>Fix #9: Reset Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When all else fails, a Windows reset offers a fresh start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Reset This PC, select Get Started.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Keep My Files or Remove Everything, whichever works best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>People Also Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read about common Windows BSOD Errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/why-youre-getting-blue-screen-recovery-error-0x0000185-and-how-to-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Screen Error 0x0000185<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-pfn-list-corrupt-in-windows-7-8-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFN_LIST_CORRUPT error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-unexpected-kernel-mode-trap-blue-screen-error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP Error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-whea_uncorrectable_error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-page-fault-in-nonpaged-area-error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA Error <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/why-youre-getting-blue-screen-recovery-error-0x0000185-and-how-to-fix-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Screen Error 0x0000185<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-windows-error-code-0xc0000001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Error Code 0xc0000001<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>1. What is causing the Critical_Process_Died error in Windows 11?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>The very common causes for this error are corrupted system files, bugs in drivers, or simply failing RAM.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>2. Can I fix the error without reinstalling Windows?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>You can try to use Safe Mode, the SFC tool, updating drivers, or System Restore before resorting to a reset.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>3. Why does my computer continually stick on a loop in a Critical Process Died?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>There is a problem with the hardware or software that requires advanced troubleshooting, which is the reason for continuously crashing of any critical system process.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>4. How to Avoid This Error in the Future?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Keep your drivers up to date, regularly scan the system for issues, and do not install software from non-trusted sources.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>5. Does Safe Mode fix this error permanently?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Safe Mode doesn&#8217;t fix the error but it diagnoses and locates the source of this error.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a frustrating issue that can interrupt your work. While there are hundreds of BSOD error codes, one of the most common is CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED. 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