Windows 11 BSODs during normal desktop use after clean reinstall (PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA, SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION, dumps included)

cisco999 0 Reputation points
2026-07-22T20:37:52.96+00:00

Hello everyone, excuse my english i prefered chatgpt describing writing this over me I've been troubleshooting a system that's been experiencing recurring BSODs for quite some time, and after exhausting the troubleshooting steps I could think of, I'm hoping to get some insight from people with more experience in WinDbg and kernel debugging.

System​

  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.x)
  • Intel Core i9-14900KS
  • ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II
  • G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2×24GB) DDR5-8400
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080
  • Crucial T705 Gen5 NVMe SSD

Summary​

The crashes originally started before I reformatted Windows. Because the bugchecks and faulting modules kept changing, I performed a clean installation of Windows to rule out OS corruption. Unfortunately, the same type of instability continues after the reinstall. The BSODs are not tied to one specific activity. I've had crashes while gaming, during normal desktop use, and even shortly after boot with nothing significant running. Besides the BSODs, Windows itself has been unstable:

  • Task Manager occasionally opens and immediately closes by itself.
  • Corsair iCUE crashes every 30 mins or less.
  • Google Chrome also crashes memory acess violation especially during video running on youtube
  • and every windows program almost

I'm mentioning these in case they're relevant to the overall picture.

Bugchecks observed​

Before reinstall:

  • MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
  • PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
  • SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
  • KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
  • INTERRUPT_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
  • ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY

After reinstall:

  • PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
  • HYPERVISOR_ERROR

WinDbg​

Across different dumps, WinDbg has pointed to different Microsoft components, including:

  • ntoskrnl.exe
  • WdFilter.sys
  • Ntfs.sys
  • win32kbase.sys

Since the reported module changes from crash to crash, I'm unsure whether these are the true source of the problem or simply where Windows eventually detects the failure.

Troubleshooting already performed​

  • Clean Windows installation
  • BIOS updated
  • Latest chipset and GPU drivers installed
  • sfc /scannow completed successfully
  • Disabled XMP and currently running memory at default JEDEC settings
  • Ran the motherboard's built-in MemTest from BIOS after disabling XMP (no errors reported at default settings)
  • Collected multiple crash dumps and Event Viewer logs

Installed software that may be relevant​

Some software on the system installs kernel components or low-level drivers. I'm not suggesting any of these are responsible, but I'm listing them for completeness:

  • Aimware cheat
  • VMware

If there are other installed drivers you'd like me to list, I'm happy to provide them.

Files included​

I've attached mediafirelink MediaFire

  • MSINFO32
  • System and Application Event Logs
  • driverquery.csv
  • systeminfo.txt
  • dxdiag.txt
  • WinDbg outputs

Thanks in advance for taking the time to look at it.Hello everyone,

excuse my english i prefered chatgpt describing writing this over me

I've been troubleshooting a system that's been experiencing recurring BSODs for quite some time, and after exhausting the troubleshooting steps I could think of, I'm hoping to get some insight from people with more experience in WinDbg and kernel debugging.

System​

  • Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26200.x)
  • Intel Core i9-14900KS
  • ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II
  • G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 48GB (2×24GB) DDR5-8400
  • NVIDIA RTX 5080
  • Crucial T705 Gen5 NVMe SSD

Summary​

The crashes originally started before I reformatted Windows. Because the bugchecks and faulting modules kept changing, I performed a clean installation of Windows to rule out OS corruption.

Unfortunately, the same type of instability continues after the reinstall.

The BSODs are not tied to one specific activity. I've had crashes while gaming, during normal desktop use, and even shortly after boot with nothing significant running.

Besides the BSODs, Windows itself has been unstable:

  • Task Manager occasionally opens and immediately closes by itself.
  • Corsair iCUE crashes every 30 mins or less.
  • Google Chrome also crashes memory acess violation especially during video running on youtube
  • and every windows program almost

I'm mentioning these in case they're relevant to the overall picture.

Bugchecks observed​

Before reinstall:

  • MEMORY_MANAGEMENT
  • PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
  • SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION
  • KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
  • INTERRUPT_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
  • ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY

After reinstall:

  • PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
  • HYPERVISOR_ERROR

WinDbg​

Across different dumps, WinDbg has pointed to different Microsoft components, including:

  • ntoskrnl.exe
  • WdFilter.sys
  • Ntfs.sys
  • win32kbase.sys

Since the reported module changes from crash to crash, I'm unsure whether these are the true source of the problem or simply where Windows eventually detects the failure.

Troubleshooting already performed​

  • Clean Windows installation
  • BIOS updated
  • Latest chipset and GPU drivers installed
  • sfc /scannow completed successfully
  • Disabled XMP and currently running memory at default JEDEC settings
  • Ran the motherboard's built-in MemTest from BIOS after disabling XMP (no errors reported at default settings)
  • Collected multiple crash dumps and Event Viewer logs

Installed software that may be relevant​

Some software on the system installs kernel components or low-level drivers. I'm not suggesting any of these are responsible, but I'm listing them for completeness:

  • Aimware cheat
  • VMware

If there are other installed drivers you'd like me to list, I'm happy to provide them.

Files included​

I've attached mediafirelink MediaFire

  • MSINFO32
  • System and Application Event Logs
  • driverquery.csv
  • systeminfo.txt
  • dxdiag.txt
  • WinDbg outputs

Thanks in advance for taking the time to look at it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Lucus-V 10,435 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-07-23T18:56:46.4833333+00:00

    Hi cisco999,

    Regarding the information you provided, experiencing BSODs (Blue Screens of Death) and application crashes during normal use often indicates a problem related to system memory. In many cases, memory corruption can cause both Windows and applications to become unstable.

    However, this does not necessarily mean that the RAM modules themselves are faulty. Modern CPUs contain an integrated memory controller, and if the CPU is unable to communicate with the memory correctly, you may see symptoms that are very similar to defective RAM. Other factors, such as unstable memory overclocking/XMP settings, incorrect BIOS configuration, motherboard issues, or outdated firmware, can also contribute to memory-related crashes.

    To help narrow down the cause, please diagnose with following suggestions:

    • Uninstall Intel® XTU.
    • Reset your BIOS to default then enable requirement features for Windows 11.
    • Try some workarounds from vgk.sys Error Troubleshooting (13th and 14th generation Intel CPUs), especially increasing Vcore part that ensures your CPU has enough power during load.

      Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    • Disable XMP profiles and use a third-party tool like Memtest or Memtest86 for memory testing. It is recommended to run memory tests in DDOS or standalone environments and run them for at least 3-4 cycles to ensure that memory is fully tested.

      Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

    Hopefully, the above information helped you diagnose and resolve the issue.

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  2. cisco999 0 Reputation points
    2026-07-23T00:47:46.04+00:00

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  3. Ivan B 120.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-22T21:23:10.06+00:00

    Hi,

    The minidump errors are quite random; one involving iCUE could be related to peripherals, though that is just a possibility.

    Did you build this PC yourself, or did you buy it pre-built between 2023 and 2024?

    Are you aware of the issues affecting Intel's 13th and 14th generation processors?

    Thanks.

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