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FIX: UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error on Windows 10/11

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Updated onMarch 22, 2024

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Blue Screen of Death errors is one of the most serious errors that you can encounter onWindows 10.

Since theseBSoDerrors can be so problematic, it’s important to know how to fix them, and today we’re going to show you how to fix the UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error.

Here are some moreerrorcodes that you can resolve with the solutions below:

How do I fix UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error?

1. Update your drivers

Blue Screen of Death errors are often caused by outdated drivers, and in order to prevent these errors from appearing, it’s crucial that your drivers are up to date.

If your drivers are outdated or buggy, Windows 10 won’t be able to recognize and use hardware that is associated with them.

To fix this error, it’s advised that you update the problematic driver by following the steps above.

Even though updating your drivers through Device Manager is simple and straightforward, you should know that Device Manager doesn’t always download the latest drivers.

This can sometimes be an issue; therefore we suggest that you download your drivers manually.

Downloading drivers manually is relatively simple, and you can update the necessary drivers by visiting your hardware manufacturer’s website and downloading the latest drivers for your device.

Bear in mind that you might have to update all drivers on your Windows 10 PC in order to fix this error.

Few users reported that the issue was caused byRealtekaudio drivers, therefore we strongly suggest that you update these drivers first and then update all other drivers.

Updating your drivers is crucial for your system’s stability but updating all your drivers manually can be a long and tedious process.

To quickly update all your drivers, we suggest that you try thisDriver Update softwarethat downloads all the necessary drivers with just a single click.

2. Install the latestWindows 10updates

Errors such as UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M can appear due to hardware or software issues.

Windows 10, just like any other operating system, has few issues with certain hardware and software, and sometimes these issues can cause Blue Screen of Death errors to appear.

To prevent BSoD errors from appearing, we strongly suggest that you install the latest Windows 10 updates. Microsoft is frequently releasing new updates, and you can download them by using Windows Update.

Many of these updates address security flaws and bugs related to both hardware and software, therefore if you want your PC to be safe, stable, and free from BSoD errors, we strongly suggest that you download the latest updates.

3. Use a third-party solution

BSoD errors can be serious, and you should address them as soon as possible. We have plenty of solutions for you to try below but they can be time-consuming and require a bit of skill.

However, there is a simpler approach to this problem, to use athird-party solutionthat is specialized in fixing any Windows 10 errors, including BSoD.

4. Remove your antivirus

Your antivirus or firewall can sometimes cause the UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error to appear and crash your PC.

To fix this error, it’s strongly recommended that you remove all third-partyantivirus programsfrom your PC.

Users reported thatAvastwas causing this error, and after removing the software, the BSoD error was completely fixed. Bear in mind that almost any antivirus program can cause this issue, so be sure to remove them all.

To completely remove certain antivirus programs from your PC, we advise that you use a dedicated removal tool.

Almost all antivirus companies have these tools available, so be sure to download one for your antivirus program.

If removing the antivirus fixes the problem, you can continue usingWindows Defender, or you can reinstall your antivirus program again. Alternatively, you can completely switch to a different antivirus solution.

5. Remove problematic applications

In addition to your antivirus, other third-party applications can cause this error to appear, therefore it’s recommended that you remove them.

According to users, Daemon Tools can cause this error on Windows 10, so we highly recommend that you remove it from your PC.

Another way to find problematic applications is to perform a clean boot, and you can do that by following the steps above.

When your PC boots, check if the UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error appears again.

If there’s no error, you need to repeat the same steps and enable disabled services and applications one by one until you find the one that is causing this error to appear.

6. ResetWindows 10and check your hardware

If the UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error is caused by certain third-party software, you should be able to fix this error by resetting Windows 10.

This procedure will delete all files from your C partition, therefore we strongly advise that you back them up.

Bear in mind that that you might also need a bootable USB flash drive in order to complete the reset, so be sure to create one, just in case. Toreset Windows 10, perform the steps above.

When the reset process is finished, you’ll have a clean installation of Windows 10 without any third-party applications.

Test your PC for a while and check if the BSoD error appears again. If the error appears, check if your hardware is working properly.

Users reported that a faulty graphic card can cause this error, so be sure to check yourgraphics cardfirst and then check all other components.

UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error can sometimes be problematic, but since it’s usually caused by outdated drivers or certain software, you can easily fix it by using one of our solutions.

FIX: UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error on Windows 10/11#

How do I fix UNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error?#

1. Update your drivers#

2. Install the latestWindows 10updates#

3. Use a third-party solution#

4. Remove your antivirus#

5. Remove problematic applications#

6. ResetWindows 10and check your hardware#