Sometimes the safest thing a computer can do when it encounters a problem is to stop everything and restart.
When this happens, a STOP code is often displayed.
The code can be used to troubleshoot the specific issue that caused the Blue Screen of Death.
STOP Code Example (Windows XP).
These codes are sometimes referred to asSTOP error numbers, blue screen error codes,WHEA errors,orBCCodes.
What Do STOP Codes Look Like?
STOP codes are usually seen on a BSOD after the system crashes.
They are displayed in thehexadecimalformat and are preceded by a0x.
STOP codes can also be written in a shorthand notation with all the zeros after thexremoved.
The abbreviated way of representing STOP 0x0000007B, for example, would be STOP 0x7B.
What Do I Do With a Bug Check Code?
Most computers are configured to automatically restart after a BSOD, so this happens a lot.
Look there for errors that happened around the same time that your rig crashed.
It’s possible the STOP code was stored there.
If Windows never does start normally, you could justrestart the computerand attempt to catch the STOP code again.
SeeHow to Disable Windows Automatic Restart on System Failurefor help doing that.
The easiest way to fix a driver is to use adriver updater tool.
Use one to locate and install a new and possibly updated hardware driver.
A BSOD or STOP code can be a corrupt gear driver.
Unfortunately, there are a few ways the driver corrupts, including being infected by a virus.
To eliminate this possibility,scan your setup with antivirus software.
