{"id":184050,"date":"2023-06-29T09:45:12","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T09:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=184050"},"modified":"2023-06-29T09:45:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T09:45:13","slug":"ndis-sys-bsod-what-it-is-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/ndis-sys-bsod-what-it-is-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Ndis.sys BSoD: What It Is &amp; How To Fix It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever encountered the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) on your Windows computer? If so, you may have come across an error related to the <strong>Ndis.sys<\/strong> file. This article will delve into what Ndis.sys is, why it can cause BSoD errors, and how you can fix them.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4081300414\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-183744\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BSOD.jpg\" alt=\"BSOD\" width=\"786\" height=\"445\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BSOD.jpg 786w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/BSOD-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad1106771697\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"dbmwt2\">Understanding Ndis.sys<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Ndis.sys<\/strong> file is a system driver file that is an integral part of the Windows operating system. It stands for Network Driver Interface Specification, and it plays a crucial role in facilitating communication between the network adapter and the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you connect to the internet or a local network, the Ndis.sys file comes into action, allowing your computer to send and receive data packets. It acts as a bridge between the hardware and software components of your network adapter, ensuring smooth network operations.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad4122773720\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mwtad3610653833\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"dbmwt2\">Why Does Ndis.sys Cause BSoD Errors?<\/h2>\n<p>While the Ndis.sys file is essential for network functionality, it can sometimes become problematic and lead to BSoD errors. These errors occur when the Windows operating system encounters a critical error that it cannot recover from, resulting in a system crash.<\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons why Ndis.sys can cause BSoD errors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Outdated or incompatible network drivers: If your network drivers are outdated or incompatible with your operating system, it can lead to conflicts with the Ndis.sys file and trigger BSoD errors.<\/li>\n<li>Malware or virus infections: Malicious software can corrupt system files, including Ndis.sys, leading to BSoD errors. It is crucial to regularly scan your computer for viruses and malware using reliable security software like <a class=\"inarticlembam\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/run-a-scan-with-malwarebytes\/\">Malwarebytes Free<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Hardware issues: Faulty network adapters or other hardware components can also cause BSoD errors related to Ndis.sys. In such cases, troubleshooting the hardware or replacing the faulty components may be necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"mwtad1972137030\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"dbmwt2\">How To Fix Ndis.sys BSoD Errors<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we understand the potential causes of Ndis.sys BSoD errors, let&#8217;s explore some effective solutions to fix them:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3464721610\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">1. Run the DISM and SFC scans<\/h3>\n<p><strong>DISM<\/strong> (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) and <strong>SFC<\/strong> (System File Checker) are built-in Windows tools that find and repair corrupted or missing system files \u2014 one of the most common causes of Windows errors. Both run from an elevated Command Prompt (with administrator privileges). Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To open the Command Prompt as an administrator in Windows, type &#8220;<strong>cmd<\/strong>&#8221; in the search bar and then right-click on the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> result and select &#8220;<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>&#8221; as shown in the image below.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-159165 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-as-Admin.jpg\" alt=\"Run CMD As Administrator\" width=\"800\" height=\"574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-as-Admin.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-as-Admin-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To run a DISM scan, <strong>type<\/strong> the following command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:&nbsp; <code>dism \/online \/cleanup-image \/restorehealth<\/code>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170543 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dism.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 DISM\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dism.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dism-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>This will check your Windows component store for corruption and automatically fix any problems it finds. This process may take several minutes or longer depending on your system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To run an SFC scan, <strong>type<\/strong> in the Command Prompt the following command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<code>sfc \/scannow<\/code><br \/>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160291 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-scannow.jpg\" alt=\"sfc \/scannow\" width=\"800\" height=\"438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-scannow.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/CMD-scannow-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This will scan all protected system files and replace any corrupted or missing ones with a cached copy. Wait for the scan to complete. It may take some time depending on your system configuration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After both scans are completed, you should <strong>restart your computer<\/strong> to apply any changes. Check to see if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">2. Check for faulty software<\/h3>\n<p>If the error appears only when you use a specific program, try uninstalling and reinstalling it. The same goes for the runtime components that many programs depend on \u2014 <em>Microsoft DirectX, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable,<\/em> and <em>.NET Framework<\/em> \u2014 since a corrupted runtime can cause errors across multiple apps at once.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 11<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 10<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 8<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Windows 7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 11\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>\nFirst, open Windows Settings by pressing <em>Windows+I<\/em> on your keyboard. You can also right-click your <strong>Start<\/strong> button and select \u201c<strong>Settings<\/strong>\u201d from the list.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129326\" title=\"Right-Click the Start button then select on Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Settings-Option.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Open Settings\" width=\"565\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Settings-Option.jpg 565w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Settings-Option-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nWhen Settings opens, click \u201c<strong>Apps<\/strong>\u201d in the sidebar, then select \u201c<strong>Apps &amp; Features<\/strong>\u201d.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129325\" title=\" Click on Apps then select Apps and Features\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Apps.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Apps and Feature\" width=\"900\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Apps.jpg 900w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Windows-11-Apps-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn <em>Apps &amp; Features<\/em> settings, scroll down to the app list and search for the program you want to uninstall. When you find the program, click the <em>three dots<\/em> button beside it and select \u201c<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>\u201d in the menu that appears.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129347\" title=\"Uninstall program from Windows 11\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Uninstall-Malicious-Apps-from-Windows-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Uninstall program\" width=\"800\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Uninstall-Malicious-Apps-from-Windows-11-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Uninstall-Malicious-Apps-from-Windows-11-1-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall the program.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-129323\" title=\"Complete the Uninstall process\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Remove-Malicious-Apps-Windows-11-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Confirm Uninstall\" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Remove-Malicious-Apps-Windows-11-Confirm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Remove-Malicious-Apps-Windows-11-Confirm-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 10\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\">\n<li>Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open the Settings app. You can also ope the Settings app by clicking the Start button on the taskbar, then select &#8220;<strong>Settings<\/strong>&#8221; (gear icon).<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105474 alignnone\" title=\"Click the Start button then click on Settings\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/settings.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Click the Start button then click on Settings\" width=\"700\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/settings-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nWhen the &#8220;<em>Windows Settings<\/em>&#8221; window opens, click on &#8220;<strong>Apps<\/strong>&#8220;. By default, it should open &#8220;<strong>Apps and Features<\/strong>&#8221; but if it doesn\u2019t, select it from the list on the left.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105472 alignnone\" title=\"Windows 10: Click on Apps\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apps.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Click on Apps\" width=\"700\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apps.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/apps-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn <em>Apps &amp; Features<\/em> settings, scroll down to the app list and search for the program you want to uninstall.  When you find the program, click on it and select \u201c<strong>Uninstall<\/strong>\u201d in the menu that appears.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105475 alignnone\" title=\"Uninstall malware from Windows\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Uninstall malware from Windows\" width=\"700\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\n <\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall the program.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105473 alignnone\" title=\"Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Complete-the-uninstall-Windows-10.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10: Complete the uninstall process\" width=\"700\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Complete-the-uninstall-Windows-10.jpg 700w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Complete-the-uninstall-Windows-10-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 8\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps_tab\">\n<li>\nRight-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button in the taskbar, then select <strong>&#8220;Programs and Features&#8221;<\/strong>. This will take you directly to your list of installed programs.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105481 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Windows-8-1-Programs-and-Features.jpg\" alt=\"Right click on Start and select Programs and Features\" width=\"408\" height=\"452\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Windows-8-1-Programs-and-Features.jpg 408w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Windows-8-1-Programs-and-Features-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nThe <em>&#8220;Programs and Features&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find the program, then <strong>click to highlight it<\/strong>, then click the <strong>&#8220;Uninstall&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad564687484\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105480\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Uninstall-Programs-in-Windows-8.jpg\" alt=\"Select program then click on Uninstall\" width=\"653\" height=\"457\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Uninstall-Programs-in-Windows-8.jpg 653w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Uninstall-Programs-in-Windows-8-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Yes<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Windows 7\">\n<ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps_tab\">\n<li>\nClick on the &#8220;<strong>Start<\/strong>&#8221; button, then click on &#8220;<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105479 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows-7-start-menu-control-panel.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 7 go to Control Panel\" width=\"346\" height=\"442\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows-7-start-menu-control-panel.jpg 346w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/windows-7-start-menu-control-panel-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nWhen the <em>&#8220;Control Panel&#8221;<\/em> appears, click on <strong>&#8220;Uninstall a Program&#8221;<\/strong> from the <em>Programs<\/em> category.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105478 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-a-program-windows-7.jpg\" alt=\"Select Uninstall program from Control Panel\" width=\"557\" height=\"298\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-a-program-windows-7.jpg 557w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-a-program-windows-7-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nThe <em>&#8220;Programs and Features&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;screen will be displayed with a list of all the programs installed on your computer. Scroll through the list until you find any suspicious or unknown program, then <strong>click to highlight it<\/strong>, then click the <strong>&#8220;Uninstall&#8221;<\/strong> button.<br \/>\nLook out for any suspicious program that could be behind all the drama \u2013 anything you don\u2019t remember downloading or that doesn\u2019t sound like a genuine program.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-105477 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-Windows-7-Programs.jpg\" alt=\"Uninstall malware from Windows 7\" width=\"614\" height=\"398\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-Windows-7-Programs.jpg 614w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/uninstall-Windows-7-Programs-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\nIn the next message box, confirm the uninstall process by clicking on <strong>Yes<\/strong>, then follow the prompts to uninstall program. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">3. Scan your computer for malware<\/h3>\n<p>Malware can corrupt system files and registry entries, causing errors that look like hardware or Windows problems. Run a free scan with Malwarebytes to rule out an infection before troubleshooting further:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malwarebytes is one of the most popular and most used anti-malware software for Windows, and for good reasons. It is able to destroy many types of malware that other software tends to miss, without costing you absolutely nothing. When it comes to cleaning up an infected device, Malwarebytes has always been free and we recommend it as an essential tool in the fight against malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/downloads-malwarebytes-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>When Malwarebytes has finished downloading, double-click on the <strong>MBSetup<\/strong> file to install Malwarebytes on your computer. In most cases, downloaded files are saved to the <em>Downloads<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136898 alignnone\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-Malwarebytes.jpg\" alt=\"Download\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-Malwarebytes.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Download-Malwarebytes-300x159.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>You may be presented with a <em>User Account Control<\/em>&nbsp;pop-up asking if you want to allow Malwarebytes to make changes to your device. If this happens, you should click \u201c<em>Yes<\/em>\u201d to continue with the Malwarebytes installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136969 alignnone\" title=\"Click Yes to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-UAC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Yes to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"724\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-UAC-1.jpg 724w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-UAC-1-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>When the Malwarebytes installation begins, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes setup wizard<\/em> which will guide you through the installation process. The Malwarebytes installer will first ask you what type of computer are you installing this program on, click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136900 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes select Personal or Work Computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes setup: Click on Personal Computer\" width=\"626\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install.jpg 626w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the next screen, click &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes on your computer.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136899 alignnone\" title=\"Click on the Install button to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Install to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"589\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-2.jpg 589w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Install-2-300x255.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When your Malwarebytes installation completes, the program opens the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Malwarebytes is now installed on your computer, to start a scan click on the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update the antivirus database and start scanning your computer for malicious programs.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136904 alignnone\" title=\"Click on Scan button to start Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Start-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button\" width=\"800\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Start-Scan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Start-Scan-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now scan your computer for browser hijackers and other malicious programs. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136903 alignnone\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning for malware\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Scanning-for-Malware-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>When the Malwarebytes scan is finished scanning it will show a screen that displays any malware, adware, or potentially unwanted programs that it has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes has found, click on the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136901 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Quarantine-Malicious-Files.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"800\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Quarantine-Malicious-Files.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Quarantine-Malicious-Files-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure> \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files and registry keys that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Restart your computer to complete the malware removal process\" width=\"800\" height=\"577\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136902 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Remove-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes requesting to restart computer to complete the malware removal process\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Remove-Malware.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Malwarebytes-Remove-Malware-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">4. Check for updates<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure Windows, your drivers, and your software are all up to date \u2014 many errors are fixed by patches. The reverse also applies: if the errors started right after an update, uninstalling that specific update may resolve the problem.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad902672683\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>To check for Windows updates, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows key + I<\/strong> to open the <em>Settings<\/em> menu. Click the &#8220;<strong>Windows Update<\/strong>&#8221; tab on the left side of the screen.<br \/>\nFor Windows 10 users, the Windows Update menu can be found in Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security  &gt; Windows Update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the &#8220;<strong>Check for updates<\/strong>&#8221; button. This will initiate a scan for updates. If any updates are available, they will be downloaded and installed automatically.  \n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161378\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Windows-updates.jpg\" alt=\"Check for Windows updates\" width=\"800\" height=\"465\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Windows-updates.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Windows-updates-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to check for updates for other software, you can do so by opening the software and looking for a &#8220;Check for updates&#8221; option in the menu. You can also check the software&#8217;s website for updates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">5. Disable unnecessary startup programs<\/h3>\n<p>Startup programs launch automatically every time you boot your PC. Some are essential, but others just consume resources and can conflict with each other \u2014 disabling the ones you don&#8217;t need can eliminate errors and speed up startup at the same time.<\/p>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Press <strong>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/strong> on your keyboard to open the <strong>Task Manager<\/strong>.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160304 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Task-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"Task Manager\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Task-Manager.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Task-Manager-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Go to the &#8220;<strong>Startup<\/strong>&#8221; tab (called &#8220;<strong>Startup apps<\/strong>&#8221; on Windows 11). Right-click any program you don&#8217;t need launching automatically and select <strong>Disable<\/strong>. The &#8220;<em>Startup impact<\/em>&#8221; column shows which programs slow down your boot the most \u2014 start with the &#8220;High&#8221; ones.\n<div class=\"mt_noteb\"><strong>Not sure what something is?<\/strong> Leave entries from Microsoft, your hardware makers (Intel, NVIDIA, Realtek), and your antivirus enabled \u2014 and look up any name you don&#8217;t recognize before disabling it. Disabling a startup program doesn&#8217;t uninstall it; the program will still work normally when you open it yourself, and you can re-enable it here anytime.<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160305 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TS-Disable-Startup-programs.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Startup programs\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TS-Disable-Startup-programs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/TS-Disable-Startup-programs-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">6. Run a memory test<\/h3>\n<p>A faulty RAM module causes random crashes, freezes, and blue screens that are easy to mistake for software problems. Windows includes a built-in memory test \u2014 here&#8217;s how to run it:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows key + R<\/strong> to open the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type &#8220;mdsched.exe&#8221; into the Run dialog and press Enter. This will launch the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-161407 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mdsched.exe-run-box.jpg\" alt=\"mdsched.exe run box\" width=\"500\" height=\"284\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mdsched.exe-run-box.jpg 500w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/mdsched.exe-run-box-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be asked whether you want to restart your PC and run the test immediately or schedule the test to run the next time you start your PC. Choose the option you prefer and click &#8220;OK&#8221;.\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-161412 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Windows-Memory-Diagnostic-tool.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Memory Diagnostic tool\" width=\"500\" height=\"382\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Windows-Memory-Diagnostic-tool.jpg 500w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Windows-Memory-Diagnostic-tool-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>If you choose to run the test immediately, your PC will restart and the test will begin. The test will run automatically and may take several minutes to complete.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad929402793\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the test finds any errors, it will display a message indicating the type and location of the error. You may need to replace your RAM if the test finds any errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the test completes without finding any errors, it will display a message indicating that the test has completed successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">7. Check your hardware<\/h3>\n<p>Inspect your computer&#8217;s hardware for signs of damage and make sure all cables and connections are secure. Then open <strong>Windows Device Manager<\/strong> and look for warning icons next to your RAM, hard drive, graphics card, or other components \u2014 a yellow exclamation mark indicates a device problem. If you suspect a component is failing, consult a professional or replace it.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p>To access the Device Manager, type &#8220;<strong>devmgmt.msc<\/strong>&#8221; into the search bar on the Start menu and select &#8220;<strong>Device Manager<\/strong>&#8221; from the list of results.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160308 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-manager-open.jpg\" alt=\"Open Device Manager\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-manager-open.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-manager-open-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p>In the Device Manager, you can view a list of all the hardware devices connected to your computer and check for any errors or issues. If you see a yellow exclamation point next to a device, it may indicate a problem with that device. You can right-click on the device and select &#8220;Update driver&#8221; or &#8220;Troubleshoot&#8221; to try and fix any issues.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160309 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-Manager.jpg\" alt=\"Find Hardware Issues\" width=\"800\" height=\"586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-Manager.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Device-Manager-300x220.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">8. Try a System Restore<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a restore point saved, you can revert your system to an earlier state \u2014 effective when the errors were caused by a recent change like a new program, driver, or settings tweak. Your personal files are not affected by a System Restore. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows key + S to open the Search menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type &#8220;system restore&#8221; into the search bar and click the &#8220;Create a restore point&#8221; result.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-161415 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Restore-1.jpg\" alt=\"Restore Step 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"705\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Restore-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Restore-1-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the &#8220;System Restore&#8221; button.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-161416 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Restore-2.jpg\" alt=\"Restore Step 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"507\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Restore-2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Restore-2-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the System Restore window, click &#8220;Next.&#8221;<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-161417 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-3.jpg\" alt=\"Restore Step 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"633\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-3-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a restore point from the list and click &#8220;Next.&#8221; A restore point is a saved state of your system that you can use to revert your system to a previous state. Make sure to select a restore point that was created before you started experiencing problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Finish&#8221; to begin the restore process. Your PC will restart and the restore process will begin. This may take several minutes to complete.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161418\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-5.jpg\" alt=\"Restore Step 5\" width=\"800\" height=\"632\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/restore-5-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the restore is complete, your PC will restart again. You may need to adjust your settings and reinstall any software that was installed after the restore point was created.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"h3guide\">9. Reset your PC<\/h3>\n<p>The last resort: resetting Windows to its default configuration. This removes all third-party software you&#8217;ve installed (you can choose to keep your personal files), so treat it as the nuclear option \u2014 but if nothing else has worked, a reset almost always clears persistent errors.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3065993409\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt_noter\"><strong>Back up first:<\/strong> before resetting your PC, save your important files to an external drive or cloud storage. The Reset tool offers a &#8220;Keep my files&#8221; option, but a separate backup is your safety net in case anything goes wrong during the reset.<\/div>\nTo reset your PC, follow these steps:\n<ol>\n \t<li>Press <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> to open <em>Settings<\/em>.<\/li>\n \t<li>Click <strong>System<\/strong>, then <strong>Recovery<\/strong>. (On Windows 10, the path is <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Recovery<\/strong>.)\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170567 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-1.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Windows PC Step 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>In the <em>Reset this PC<\/em> section, click the <strong>Reset PC<\/strong> button.\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170566 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reset-2.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Windows PC Step 2\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reset-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/reset-2-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Choose <strong>Keep my files<\/strong> (removes apps and settings but keeps your personal files) or <strong>Remove everything<\/strong> (a full wipe \u2014 choose this only if you&#8217;ve backed everything up, or if you&#8217;re dealing with a stubborn infection).\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-170565 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-3.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Windows PC Step 3\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Reset-3-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li>\n \t<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. The reset can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours \u2014 keep your laptop plugged in and don&#8217;t turn off the PC while it&#8217;s working.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nAfter the reset, your applications should run without errors. Keep in mind that all your installed programs, custom settings, and preferences are gone \u2014 you&#8217;ll need to reinstall and reconfigure your software. Windows itself will be fresh and clean, which is exactly the point.\n\n<div id=\"mwtad651841192\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"dbmwt2\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Ndis.sys BSoD errors can be frustrating and disruptive to your computer usage. Understanding the role of the Ndis.sys file and the potential causes of BSoD errors related to it is crucial in resolving these issues.<\/p>\n<p>To fix Ndis.sys BSoD errors, make sure to update your network drivers, scan for viruses and malware using reliable security software like <a class=\"inarticlembam\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/run-a-scan-with-malwarebytes\/\">Malwarebytes Free<\/a>, and check your hardware components for any faults.<\/p>\n<p>By following these steps, you can effectively troubleshoot and resolve Ndis.sys BSoD errors, ensuring a stable and reliable network connection on your Windows computer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever encountered the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) on your Windows computer? If so, you may have come across an error related to the Ndis.sys file. 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