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SYSTEM PTE MISUSE: Causes & How to Fix This BSoD Error
Try disabling the PPT security from BIOS
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Updated onMarch 4, 2024
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SYSTEM PTE MISUSE is a BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) problem that causes your computer to crash and forces you to restart it. A problem with certain files (such as file corruption or mismatched drivers) will almost always cause these types of warnings to appear.Another cause for the SYSTEM PTE MISUSE error code, in some cases, is the mechanism that is implemented by the firmware. It is possible for this situation to arise as a result of the deployment of two separate types of security technologies: PTT and TPM.You may remedy this issue quickly by disabling them in the BIOS when the computer is rebooted, or by updating your BIOS.
How can I fix the SYSTEM PTE MISUSE error in Windows 11?
1. Disable PTT security in BIOS
2. Set TPM as hidden
3. Update your BIOS
Looking for the motherboard manufacturer’s website, such asDell’s official page, and finding theDownloadsorSupportpage for the motherboard model that you are interested in will be the first step to take.
The readers out there who have reported getting the SYSTEM PTE MISUSE error and who use HP computers should insteadgo to the official HP websitefor more information.
In a similar vein, for our Lenovo users, we recommend that youvisit Lenovo’s official pagefor drivers and updates.
Download the version of the software to which you wish to make an upgrade and save it to your computer. Unless you have a specific requirement for an earlier version, you should generally go for the most recent one that is currently available on the market.
Your download will almost definitely be in the form of an archive, generally a ZIP file, and will take some time to complete. Once it is downloaded, you will have to unzip it, by right-clicking the file and tapping on theExtract all filesoption.
The flashing tool you choose will be determined by the motherboard you have. There are many different sorts of such tools available. Thereadmefile that comes with the firmware upgrade should be able to assist you in determining which option is the best fit for your particular hardware setup.
Once the package has been unzipped, copy the documents to aUSB driveand restart your computer. After that, navigate to theBIOS screenand select theBIOS updateoption.
More information and methodscan be found in our post on how to upgrade your BIOS, which includes thorough guides with images attached to them to simplify the process.
4. Run a quick SFC scan
Restart your computer when the process is completed. Note that it could take some time, make sure not to stop it midway.
5. Update Windows
It is possible that running an older version of Windows is a contributing factor to the SYSTEM PTE MISUSE issue. Luckily it can be remedied by simply updating the operating system.
6. Update drivers
When an issue occurs, you can manually seek updates, even though Windows is frequently in charge of driver updates. However, we strongly advocate using a specialized program such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updaterto do automatic scans of out-of-date drivers.
Can a BSoD hurt my computer?
The answer is a resounding no. In reality, the entire purpose of a BSoD is to safeguard your computer’s hardware. When Windows detects that something has the potential to inflict serious harm, it immediately suspends all operations, culminating in the famed Blue Screen of Death.
A blue screen of death (BSoD) might be a symptom of a hardware failure. In that instance, it may appear as if the error was the root cause of the problem itself.
Despite that it will not harm your hardware, it might make your day miserable. Everything comes to a grinding halt while you’re busy working or playing. You’ll have to restart your computer, then reload any programs or files that were currently open.
And it’s possible that you’ll have to redo some of the work. When Windows fails, it takes with it everything that is currently in RAM. You will lose everything you have written since your word processor last saved it to disk.Check out our guide on how to resolve the SYSTEM PTE MISUSE error code in Windows 10for more information on remedies that may be applicable to your Windows 11 PC as well.After you encountered the SYSTEM PTE MISUSE issue, we bet you could use some help with future BSoD errors, thus we recommend you touse a professional BSoD repair utility.
Alternatively, you shouldtake a look at our post on what causes a Blue Screen of Deathto learn more about how to prevent future errors from occurring.Please let us know in the comments section below which method worked the best for you, as well as how frequently you get the BSoD screen.
More about the topics:BSoD error codes,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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