Blue Screen: CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED

In short: A process essential to Windows ended unexpectedly (stop code 0xEF).

In more detail: Windows crashes with a blue screen.

In Depth

Possible causes

• Faulty drivers or system files.
• Faulty updates.
• Disk or RAM errors.

Solutions

1. Start in safe mode.
2. Remove the latest drivers/updates.
3. Run sfc /scannow, DISM and chkdsk.
4. If necessary system restore or reinstallation.

See also: Windows, Task Manager, RAM