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Random Crash occured - not sure what it means

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2026-02-22T16:14:20.11+00:00

Didn't even get a screen that was blue. Just a huge thing that said the PC needed to be restarted.

The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x0000004e (0x0000000000000099, 0x000000000043d59b, 0x0000000000000002, 0x216c9c0000196c9c). A dump was saved in: C:\Windows\Minidump\022226-11640-01.dmp. Report Id: f43928fb-e464-4281-b4f0-b8adc775d744.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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  1. DaveM121 850.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-22T16:47:11.98+00:00

    Please upload any minidump files you have, I will check those to see if they provide any insight into a potential cause of the system crashes.

    Please do not upload a very large Memory.dmp file.

    Open Windows File Explorer.

    Navigate to C:\Windows\Minidump

    Copy any minidump files onto your Desktop, then zip those up.

    Upload the zip file to the Cloud (OneDrive... etc.), then choose to share those and get a share link.

    Then post the link here to the zip file, so I can take a look for you.


  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-22T16:14:29.3366667+00:00
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    The bugcheck code you encountered, 0x0000004e, typically indicates a memory management issue, specifically related to the system running out of memory or trying to access memory that is not available. This can happen due to various reasons, including faulty hardware, driver issues, or system configuration problems.

    Since you mentioned that a dump file was saved at C:\Windows\Minidump\022226-11640-01.dmp, you can analyze this dump file to get more insights into what caused the crash. Tools like WinDbg can be used to open and analyze the dump file, which may help identify the specific driver or hardware component that led to the crash.

    If you are not familiar with debugging, it might be helpful to consult with someone who has experience in analyzing crash dumps or refer to resources that explain how to interpret the information contained in these files.

    To prevent future occurrences, consider checking for:

    • Updates for your device drivers.
    • Any recent hardware changes that might have caused instability.
    • Running memory diagnostics to check for faulty RAM.

    If the issue persists, you may need to further investigate your system's hardware or seek professional assistance.


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