Hardware error, LiveKernelEvent, code 1b0

Question

i was away from my computer and it was working fine then after about 15 mins i came back and suddenly everything stoped working properly, i've tried installing new drivers untill i finally came across this to help me figure out what was going on but i have no idea how this works

Source

Windows

Summary

Hardware error

Date

‎23/‎06/‎2026 2:41 PM

Status

Not reported

Description

A problem with your hardware caused Windows to stop working correctly.

Problem signature

Problem Event Name: LiveKernelEvent

Code: 1b0

Parameter 1: 2

Parameter 2: ffffffffc0000001

Parameter 3: 108

Parameter 4: fffff807783226d8

OS version: 10_0_19045

Service Pack: 0_0

Product: 256_1

OS Version: 10.0.19045.2.0.0.256.48

Locale ID: 3081

Files that help describe the problem

WATCHDOG-20260623-1441.dmp

sysdata.xml

WERInternalMetadata.xml

WERInternalRequest.xml

memory.csv

sysinfo.txt

Answer 1

Hi @Blade

press windows key go to search bar type eventviewer. go to windows logs -> Application check any error messages take screenshot and share to us and in windows logs -> system also check any error messages if any error you noticed share the screenshot. we will check and update to you.

Thanks.

Answer 2

Please check to see if your PC is producing any small Watchdog dump files, I will check those to see if they provide any insight into a potential cause of the system crashes.

Open Windows File Explorer.

Navigate to C:\Windows\LiveKernelReports

If there are any Watchdog dump files in the sub-folders of that folder, copy the 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.

Answer 3

The event shown (LiveKernelEvent, code 1b0) indicates that Windows detected a serious hardware- or driver-level problem and triggered a kernel error to protect the system. This is similar in nature to a stop code/bug check (blue screen) event, even if a full BSOD was not visible.

On Windows 10, unexpected kernel errors and LiveKernelEvent entries are typically caused by:

• Faulty or overheating hardware (GPU, RAM, storage, motherboard, PSU)
• Problematic device drivers (especially display, storage, or chipset drivers)
• Recently added or updated drivers, devices, or system services

Because the error is hardware/driver level, troubleshooting follows the same pattern as other stop code errors.

Recommended steps:

1. Check Device Manager for problem devices
   • Open Device Manager.
   • Look for any devices with a yellow triangle and exclamation mark.
   • For any such device, open Properties → General and read the Device status message and problem code.
   • Update or reinstall the driver for any device showing a problem.
2. Review recent driver or hardware changes
   • If any device drivers or system services were recently installed or updated (especially GPU, storage, or chipset drivers), roll them back or update them again to the latest stable version.
   • If any new hardware was added, temporarily remove or disconnect it and test.
3. Check Event Viewer for critical system errors
   • Open Event Viewer → Windows Logs → System.
   • Look for Critical or Error entries around the time of the LiveKernelEvent.
   • Use the device/driver names mentioned there to identify which component is failing and then update or remove that driver or device.
4. Run hardware diagnostics
   • Use the hardware diagnostics tools supplied by the PC or motherboard manufacturer to test CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage.
   • If any test reports errors, that hardware component is likely contributing to the LiveKernelEvent.
5. Run Windows Memory Diagnostics
   • Open Control Panel, search for Memory, then select Diagnose your computer’s memory problems.
   • Let the test run and then check the results in Event Viewer under the System log (look for MemoryDiagnostics-Results).
   • If memory errors are reported, faulty RAM can cause kernel-level hardware errors.
6. Check for system corruption or malware
   • Run a reputable antivirus scan to rule out malware that might corrupt system components.
   • If other system bug checks or LiveKernelEvents appear, consider further integrity checks or repair options based on the manufacturer’s guidance.

If the LiveKernelEvent 1b0 continues to appear after these steps, focus on any device that shows errors in Device Manager or Event Viewer and work with that device’s manufacturer for updated drivers or firmware.

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References:

• Troubleshooting Windows unexpected restarts and stop code errors
• Bug checks (stop code errors)
• Retrieving the Status and Problem Code for a Device Instance