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Windows 11 PFN_LIST_CORRUPT BSOD

Anonymous
2023-10-02T14:31:23+00:00

having several bsod crashes and i've checked all the trouble shooters and done all the recommended fixes but they all come back as healthy or the repairs didn't fix the issue. seems to only happen when playing games, particularly certain ue4/5 games and baldur's gate 3. not sure whats happening, thx

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Erik Moreau 1,981 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2023-10-02T14:45:06+00:00

    I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing BSOD crashes on your Windows 11 PC. The PFN_LIST_CORRUPT error is usually caused by faulty hardware, outdated drivers, or corrupted system files. Since you've already tried the recommended fixes and they didn't work, I suggest you try the following steps:

    1. Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version. You can download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.
    2. Run a memory diagnostic test to check for any issues with your RAM. To do this, type "Windows Memory Diagnostic" in the search bar and select "Windows Memory Diagnostic" from the results. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the test.
    3. Check for any corrupted system files by running the System File Checker tool. To do this, open Command Prompt as an administrator and type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. Wait for the scan to complete and follow the on-screen instructions.
    4. If none of the above steps work, you may need to perform a clean install of Windows 11. Make sure to back up all your important files before doing so.

    I hope these steps help resolve your issue. Let me know if you have any further questions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-10-02T15:16:36+00:00

    Just curious, is there a way to tell if it's a faulty hardware issue before doing a clean install? I have a hunch but I'm not sure how to confirm it before going forward.

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