Windows is a rather stable OS, but like everything tech, it runs into errors from time to time. BSoDs aren’t very common, but when they happen, they can cause many problems, and the error codes describing them don’t usually mean anything to the average user.
In this article, we’re talking about the Windows error oxo oxo, what causes it and what you can do to fix the problem.
What causes the 0x0 0x0 error?
The 0x0 0x0 error code signifies a runtime issue with a Windows program that causes it to behave abnormally and terminate. In the case of a third-party program, it’ll just cause a simple crash but if it happens with a core Windows service, it can crash your PC with a BSoD describing the error.
Several things, including the following, can cause the error.:
- Incorrect installations
- Buggy Windows update
- Missing/corrupt system files
- Hardware/software failure.
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How to fix the 0x0 0x0 error?
Here are six ways to fix the 0x0 0x0 Windows error.
Update your PC
The first thing you should do is to update your PC. Updating your PC will, in most cases, update your drivers and fix any issues in the process.
Check out this detailed guide to know how to update your PC here
Update your GPU drivers
Outdated GPU drivers can also cause this 0x0 0x0 issue in particular. While you should update all your drivers, if you run into an error like this, take special care of your display drivers.
Step 1: Right-click Start and select Device Manager from the menu.
Step 2: Under Display Adaptors. find your graphics card’s name, right-click on it and click on Update Drivers.
Step 3: Click on Search automatically for drivers. Windows will then automatically look for and download the latest drivers for your particular GPU.
While this should help resolve the error, in case it doesn’t, click Uninstall device and restart your PC to force Windows to install the required drivers. You can then update them later.
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Run an SFC scan
Corrupt files are the number one reason your PC might behave weirdly. Here’s how you can get rid of them and potentially resolve the 0x0 0x0 error.
Step 1: Press the Windows Key + S to bring up the Cortana/Search box and search for Powershell. Open Windows Powershell from the search results.
Step 2: Type sfc /scannow to scan your system for issues.
Step 3: If the SFC scan finds any problems, use the following command to resolve them.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Restart your PC, and the 0x0 0x0 error should be resolved.
Check your storage drive
Problems with your storage drive can cause a program to lose access to the files it needs to run the installation. If that’s the case, run a disk scan to check your drive and take appropriate action.
Check out this detailed guide to know how to run a disk checkup on Windows.
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Perform a clean boot
To isolate the problem, perform a clean boot and then start the missing processes one at a time to find your culprit.
Step 1: Press the Windows key and search for System Configuration.
Step 2: Head over to the Services tab.
Step 3: Uncheck the Hide all Microsoft Services checkbox. Now click the Disable All button.
Step 4: Now head over to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.
Step 5: Click the Startup tab again, select all the services and click the Disable button.
Check if the Windows 0x0 0x0 error still persists.
Repair your system
If nothing else works, the best way to eliminate the 0x0 0x0 error is by reinstalling or repairing your OS.
The Windows Media Creation tool is a great way to install Windows and repair the OS. Using this, you can perform a clean installation or repair your OS without affecting your data.
You can download the Media Creation Tool here
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