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Critical Service Failed BSoD on Windows 10: Fix & Causes
Everything you need to get rid of this dreaded BSoD issue
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Updated onApril 1, 2024
updated onApril 1, 2024
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Blue Screen of Deathsare somewhat serious issues, and one of thoseerrorsisCritical Service Failed. This can cause many problems, as it can prevent you from booting into your PC normally.
In this guide, we will show you the surefire ways to fix this issue and help restore normalcy on your PC.
What is the cause of critical service failed?
Below are some of the factors that can cause critical service failed error:
After discussing the potential causes of this issue, below are some of its examples:
How can I fix the Critical Service Failure BSoD error?
1. Perform a System Restore from Safe Mode
System Restore is a recovery feature in the Windows operating system that allows you to restore your PC to an earlier state.
So, if you are facing a Critical Service Failed error after updating your PC or drivers, you can use this tool to restore normalcy.
2. RepairWindows 10using Windows Install Media
The Windows Install Media also includes repair options. This can help you fix many issues, including the Critical Service Failed Blue Screen of Death issue.
3. Use a dedicated tool
You can try to diagnose the problem yourself, but this may take time. An easier way to troubleshoot BSoDs errors is to use a dedicatedthird-party tool.
4. Refresh yourWindows 10
Another excellent solution to the Critical Service Failed issue is to reset your PC to default. Note that refreshing Windows 10 will remove any third-party software you have installed, but it will save your files and settings.
So before doing this, it’s not a bad idea to create a backup just in case.
5. Perform a clean reinstallation
If the solutions above fail to fix this BSoD issue, you might need to reinstall your Windows 10. While this is not a desirable solution, it might be the only option for salvaging your PC.
To know everything you need to do this, check our detailed guide toperform a reinstall of Windows 10.
With this, we can conclude this guide on how to fix the Critical Service Failed error. Hopefully, you won’t have to get to the last solution to this issue.
If you are facing another BSoD inCritical Process Died on Windows 10, check our detailed guide to fix this issue.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix the issue in the comments below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
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