BSOD, "BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER" While trying to create a hotspot in Win 8.1

Question

So here's the problem: my Windows 8.1 desktop crashes everytime i try to create a hotspot. It shows me a blue screen with a sad smiley face and the text below the usual error text: BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER. I tried creating a hotspot with CMD and the program that came with the USB Wifi adapter. Both resulted in the same error. Worked fine with Win8 though. The adapter is a Realtek RTL8188CU.

Does anyone know why that happens? Is it a problem with the driver?

Answer 1

I tried those but didn't work. But now i finally got it working after i installed the Wireless LAN utility from the disc and then the compatible drivers. Tablet connects to it just fine, internet sharing works. So it's all solved now. Thanks for all your help!

Answer 2

Hi

Thank you for posting your issue to us.

I understand that you are unable to create a hotspot. I understand that this can be frustrating but rest assured, we are here to help you and guide you in the right direction.

Are you able to boot to the desktop?

BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER indicates that a problem occurred with an NDIS driver (Network Driver Interface Specification). For details please click on the link below:

NDIS Drivershttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff565448(v=vs.85).aspx

There are two BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER errors possible, which one of these are you getting?

1. Bug Check 0x7C: BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER
2. Bug Check 0x15E BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER_LIVE_DUMP

I suggest you to refer to the article below for details regarding your error message respectively.

1. Bug Check 0x7C: BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff559221(v=vs.85).aspx 2. Bug Check 0x15E BUGCODE_NDIS_DRIVER_LIVE_DUMP

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn308254(v=vs.85).aspx

I would suggest you to try the steps marked as answer in the following thread to create a hotspot.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-networking/steps-to-create-hotspot-connection-in-windows8/03339860-ae8c-478b-bd68-4fdc5d597d7a?msgId=3273a9f7-1438-4398-8900-c9630c93beca&page=1

Additional Info:

Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/resolve-windows-blue-screen-errors

System Restore disclaimer: When you use System Restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you installed are removed.

Hope this information was helpful. Please come back with more information if you need further assistance and we will be happy to help you.

Answer 3

Hi,

Thank you for keeping us updated on the status of the issue, I am glad that it’s now resolved.

What happens when you try to connect to the hotspot?

Do you get an error message?

I’d suggest you to create a hot spot using either your phone or the tablet and try connecting the other device to this hotspot. This will help us determine if the problem is with the transmission or the reception of the hotspot.

You may refer to the suggestions from AndyWihalim replied on July 13, 2013 on how to create a hotspot.

Steps to create hotspot connection in windows8

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-networking/steps-to-create-hotspot-connection-in-windows8/03339860-ae8c-478b-bd68-4fdc5d597d7a?msgId=3273a9f7-1438-4398-8900-c9630c93beca&page=1

Please come back with more details and we will be happy to help you.

Answer 4

Well, now it started working after i used the method you linked. Thanks!

But now there's another issue. My Bada phone or my Android tablet won't connect to it. Maybe the hotspot is an ad-hoc network? If so how do i start a hotspot that isn't?

Answer 5

Also, it may help to look at the minidump files from the blue screen crashes with a debugger.

Can you zip up the minidump files in the C:\Windows\Minidump folder and make available (provide link) via a public folder on OneDrive or similar site?

Here's a couple of links on using OneDrive (SkyDrive):

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/skydrive/add-photos-files-faq

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/onedrive/share-file-folder

If you have problems zipping the minidump files copy the minidump files to another location such as a folder on the Desktop

Also, you do not necessarily have to zip up the minidump files, you can upload them one at a time