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How to fix Windows errors 0x00000010, 0x00000011, 0x00000012
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Updated onMarch 19, 2024
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Windows errors are coded in a common format so that anyone trying to figure it out can easily identify the problem and the best solution.
In this article, we are going to elaborate on Windows errors 0x00000010, 0x00000011, and 0x00000012.
In most cases, the operating system crashes due to missing configuration files, damaged or corrupted registry files, and poor system maintenance.
How to fix error0x00000010 (SPIN_LOCK_NOT_OWNED)?
1. Run a System Restore
2. Uninstall recently added files
To uninstall recent files, open theStartmenu> look for the most recent apps at the top of the menu > right-click on one >Uninstall.
This should delete all files, corrupted ones included if any that came with the respective app.
3. Unplug or uninstall external hardware
4. Check for Windows/driver updates
5. Start fresh with a clean installation
6. Uninstall recent updates
How to fix error 0x00000011 (THREAD_NOT_MUTEX_OWNER)?
1. Run the sfc/scannow command
This process may take several minutes. Similar to the previous step, this one should also clear and repair the system of any damaged files.
2. Check the hard disk for errors
Wait until the process is over and restart your computer. Thiswill check the disk for file system errors and bad sectors and fix any issues.
3. Check the system for viruses
The error can be caused by computer viruses that infected your system, so if you’re using an antivirus program, run a full system scan.
If you’re not using antivirus and you’re not sure what to choose, take a look at our recommendations inthis article.
Some fixes are similar for severalerrors, so if the problem persists, you might want to try whichever solution is more at hand than the ones suggested for the previouserror.
How to fix error 0x00000012 (TRAP_CAUSE_UNKNOWN)?
Thiserroris usually caused by corrupted registry files or missing configuration files. It falls under the same category ofBSODerrors as the ones discussed before.
Therefore, troubleshooting solutions are similar. We recommend that you use any method that we’ve already listed and it will surely solve the problem.
Troubleshooting WindowsBSODerrors is never fun, but we hope that you found this article helpful. Comments are welcomed in the section 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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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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