Error 0x0000000F [Complete Troubleshooting Guide]

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Updated onMarch 27, 2024

updated onMarch 27, 2024

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The0x000000FBSOD (blue screen of death) is the reason why some users avoid putting their computers to sleep or waking it up.

This is a blue screen that comes in various forms when you attempt to boot or wake your machine.Some0x0000000Ferror messagesinclude the following:

If you get aBSODwith any of theseerror messages, repair your machine with this guide.

How do I get rid of the startup error 0x000000F?

1. Enable Windows default BSOD troubleshooter

After fixing the founderrors, reboot your machine. If you still get the0x0000000FBSODscreen, then it may be a problem with your RAM. Proceed to the next solution below.

2. Use a third-party PC repair software

Many third-party tools can help youtroubleshootBSoDerrors. The software will scan for issues and try to solve them.

In the first place, using such aPC repair toolwill offer a free scan and detect potential functionality issues in your system. Afterward, you may obtain a detailed report with the errors that need to be fixed.

Hence, such software repairs existent BSoD errors that cause this startup issue by replacing damaged system files with functional ones. In this way, you have effective assistance with no technical knowledge required from you.

3. Test your RAM’s healthusing Windows Memory Diagnostic

Although these results do not repair the0x0000000FBSODissue, it gives you useful pointers to the cause of the problem.

4. Boot into Windows Safe Mode to bypass0x0000000F BSOD

In Safe Mode, the system loads with no unnecessary programs or processes. If you get the0x0000000FBSODand are unable to start up your PC, Safe Mode lets you get into Windows withouterrors.

5. Recover missing driver files and reset any corrupt components

Your PC will now begin to investigate the cause of the 0x0000000FBSODand attempt to fix the issue. After completing the troubleshooting process, the machine will reboot.

6. Do a clean Windows installation to clear the0x0000000F issue

When your computer gives you theSPIN_LOCK_ALREADY_OWNED (0x0000000F) error, the machine may become unusable.

Of course, replacing your computer is not a troubleshooting solution. However, reinstalling Windows is close. Make a backup of your data first, so that you don’t lose everything.

Making a cleanWindowsinstall will removeyour pc needs to be repaired 0x0000000fmessage, but without guidance, you can complicate the process.

Mostly, this 0x0000000FBSODoccurs due to drivers’ poor handling of power state transition requests. We have covered the various solutions for resolving the issue.

If you found this guide helpful, we appreciate your feedback. How did you fix theUEFI boot error 0x0000000f?

Error 0x0000000F [Complete Troubleshooting Guide]#

How do I get rid of the startup error 0x000000F?#

1. Enable Windows default BSOD troubleshooter#

2. Use a third-party PC repair software#

3. Test your RAM’s healthusing Windows Memory Diagnostic#

4. Boot into Windows Safe Mode to bypass0x0000000F BSOD#

5. Recover missing driver files and reset any corrupt components#

6. Do a clean Windows installation to clear the0x0000000F issue#