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Learn to resolve the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA error with our definitive guide, detailing symptoms, causes, and effective solutions.



PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA

I. About the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA error

When your computer processes tasks, it retrieves programs and files from the RAM. Should the RAM be insufficient or certain processes become inactive, Windows transfers them to the hard disk’s paging file. A ‘PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA’ blue screen error may arise if there’s an issue accessing this file or if the memory encounters disruptions.
There may be the following reasons for the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA blue screen error:
● Windows cannot find data that should be stored in the nonpaged area
●The wrong system service or wrong driver code is installed on the computer
●Computer has hardware failure or hardware problems (damaged RAM, bad sectors)
● NTFS volume damage
●The anti-virus software is not compatible with the system
Understanding the key aspects of the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA blue screen error is essential for effective troubleshooting. Before attempting to resolve the problem, it is crucial to back up critical data to prevent potential data loss. Utilize a specialized system rescue tool to ensure your data is safe. Adhere to the following step-by-step process to secure your data:

II. When the system crashes, use Renee PassNow for data backup

1. What is Renee PassNow?

Renee PassNow is an advanced system rescue software designed for Windows users. It features the ability to reset Windows account passwords, create new administrator accounts, and restore data from disks or memory cards. Moreover, it can recover files from formatted hard drives, transfer disk files, and securely erase or scan disk files. This software is also capable of fixing common Windows system issues, such as MBR boot record repairs, DBR error parameters, and startup errors causing black or blue screens. Compatible with various Windows versions, including 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, Renee PassNow is a versatile tool for a wide range of system rescue scenarios.
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2. How to use Renee PassNow for data backup?

If your computer encounters a blue screen error and refuses to boot, you can craft a bootable disk with Renee PassNow. To utilize this disk for booting your computer, follow the procedure outlined below:
Step 1: Install Renee PassNow on a functioning computer and connect a USB stick. Launch Renee PassNow and select “Create a rescue live disk” in “Step 1: Choose the creation method”. Ensure you back up any important files on the USB stick elsewhere, as this process will erase all its contents.
Step 2: Next, select (x64) or (x86) according to the system type, click the (Download Now) button to download the ISO file, click the (Create USB) button after the file is downloaded, and click the (Eject USB) button.
use renee passnow to create usb to reset passnword
Step 3: Insert the boot device into the target computer. Switch on the computer and promptly press the BIOS shortcut key displayed onscreen (be aware: the prompt may only last for 1-2 seconds). Within the BIOS setup, proceed to Boot Priority and designate the USB as the foremost boot device. Save changes and restart the computer.
select boot order
Step 4: Boot the computer from the USB flash drive and launch the application. Select the ‘data backup’ feature, which clones the entire hard drive. Confirm that the backup destination disk has a larger capacity than the source disk.
passnow data backup
Step 5: In the Source list, choose the hard disk you wish to back up. Then, in the Destination list, select the hard disk where you want to store the backup. Click Clone and wait for the process to complete, ensuring a successful backup of your computer’s hard disk files.
Select the hard disk that needs to back up and save data
Step 6: If you only need to transfer some important data to the hard disk, you can choose (Data Transfer).
data transfer
Step 7: Click on any disk drive letter (C/D/E/F, etc.) to locate files for transfer, preferably to an external disk for safety. Transferring data is straightforward. To move files from the C drive to the G drive, select the C drive on the upper left and the G drive on the upper right. Choose the desired files from the C drive and click the middle Copy function button to initiate the transfer. To delete a file, select it and press the middle Delete button. Remember, deletion is irreversible, so proceed with caution.
data transfer in Renee Passnow
Kind tipsIf you find that files are lost during the process of backing up or transferring data, please select the (Undeleter) option on the main function interface to perform data recovery operations.
After understanding the method of backing up data, let’s systematically learn how to fix the blue screen PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA error.

III. How to fix the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA error prompted by the blue screen of the Windows 10 system?

If a blue screen error occurs on your computer, restart it as a first step. Should the system fail to start normally post-restart, boot into safe mode to troubleshoot and repair the issue.

1. Enter safe mode

Safe mode is a special startup mode in Windows system, it can only start the basic files and drivers needed to run Windows, in this mode, we can easily repair some system errors. The specific steps to enter safe mode are as follows:
Step 1: Power on your computer. As soon as the Windows logo appears, quickly press the power button to interrupt the boot sequence. Perform this action 3 times. On the fourth attempt, allow the computer to boot normally. When the “Automatic Repair” screen is displayed, select Advanced Options to enter the Windows Recovery Environment.
Should the primary method fail, utilize the Windows installation disk to boot the computer. Create a Windows installation disk if necessary. Access the BIOS menu using shortcut keys (DEL/ESC/F2, etc.), configure the boot priority for the Windows installation disk, save the changes, and reboot. Upon restart, select ‘Repair Computer’ from the ‘Install Now’ screen of the Windows Installer to access the recovery environment.
your pc did not start correctly
Step 2: After entering the recovery environment of Windows, select (Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart). When the computer restarts, select 5 or F5 to enable Safe Mode with Networking.
select advanced options in safe mode
select startup settings in advanced options
clcik to restart PC in startup settings
startup settings windows 10 safe mode
After enabling safe mode, you can proceed to the following repair operations.

2. Uninstall antivirus software

Antivirus programs are crucial for protecting computers. However, it’s important to note that third-party antivirus software can sometimes interfere with Windows updates and lead to issues such as the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA error. To resolve this problem, one effective solution is to uninstall the third-party antivirus software. Below you will find the necessary steps:
Step 1: Run the computer, click the (Start) button in the lower left corner, and find Settings (the small gear icon).
settings in Windows
Step 2: Go to the Settings menu, select Application, and enter it. In the left sidebar, click on Apps & features, find the antivirus software you want to uninstall on the right and choose Uninstall. To complete the process, restart your computer to verify that the issue has been resolved.
Windows 10 uninstall apps

3. Update the device driver

To fix the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA blue screen error caused by an outdated device driver, update the driver to restore compatibility with the operating system. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Run the Windows 10 computer, and then press (Windows + R) key on the keyboard at the same time to open the running window. After entering the command (devmgmt.msc), click the (OK) button to enter the Device Manager.
run the command devmgmt
Step 2: Next, right-click the device with an outdated driver (usually with a yellow exclamation mark icon), and select the (Update Driver) option.
right-click the device with an outdated or faulty driver (usually a faulty device will have a yellow exclamation mark icon)
Step 3: Next select the (Search automatically for updated driver software) option, after the driver update is complete, restart the computer and check if the problem is resolved.
update Driver Confirm

4. Turn off virtual memory

In addition to the above methods, you can also try to turn off virtual memory to solve the current problem, the specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Right-click on (This PC), then select the (Properties) option and open it.
go to properties of my computer in windows 8
Step 2: Next, click (Advanced System Settings) – (Advanced) in turn, and then click the (Settings) button under “Performance“.
select advanced tab
Step 3: On the Performance Options interface, click the (Change) button under the (Advanced) tab.
Step 4: In the virtual memory interface, uncheck the (Automatically manage paging file size for all drives) option, and press the (OK) button. After that, restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved.
virtual memory

5. Use the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

Memory issues can cause the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA blue screen error to appear, so you can check your system memory with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. The specific operation steps are as follows:
Step 1: Press the (Windows+R) keys at the same time to open the run window, and then enter the (mdsched.exe) command to open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
windows Key + R
mdshed
Step 2: Select Restart now and check for problems (recommended) in the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. Allow the diagnostic to complete, then restart your computer to check if the blue screen issue is resolved.
Windows memory diagnostic i

6. Run the CHKDSK program

CHKDSK can help you scan and repair disk bad sectors and damaged file systems, so you can use this program to troubleshoot and repair disk problems, please perform the following steps:
Step 1: Search (cmd) in the search box in the lower left corner, and select (Run as administrator) to open the command prompt tool.
run as administrator
Step 2: Open Command Prompt and type chkdsk X: /r /f – replace X with the actual drive letter. Press Enter to repair disk errors. Once completed, reboot your PC to see if the issue is resolved.
run chkdsk