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Bug Check 0xD5: DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL

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The DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL bug check has a value of 0x000000D5. This indicates that a driver has referenced memory which was earlier freed.

Important

This article is for programmers. If you're a customer who has received a blue screen error code while using your computer, see Troubleshoot blue screen errors.

DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL Parameters

Parameter Description

1

Memory address referenced

2

0: Read

1: Write

3

Address that referenced memory (if known)

4

Reserved

The !analyze debug extension displays information about the bug check and can be helpful in determining the root cause. If the driver responsible for the error can be identified, its name is printed on the blue screen and stored in memory at the location (PUNICODE_STRING) KiBugCheckDriver.

Cause

The Driver Verifier Special Pool option has caught the driver accessing memory which was earlier freed.

For information about the special pool, consult the Driver Verifier section of the Windows Driver Kit.

Remarks

This cannot be protected by a try - except handler -- it can only be protected by a probe.