How to fix KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED blue screen errors (0x0000008E). How to fix KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED blue screen errors (0x0000008E) CPU power driver problem
0x0000008E occurs when a kernel-mode application throws an exception that is not caught by the error handler.
KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED parameters:
- An exception code that was not processed;
- The address where the exception occurred;
- Interrupt frame;
- Reserved parameter.
Cause
This BSoD is a general error. To interpret it, you need to identify what exception was thrown.
The following exception codes exist:
- 0x80000002: STATUS_DATATYPE_MISALIGNMENT indicates an unaligned data reference;
- 0x80000003: STATUS_BREAKPOINT. Indicates a situation where the system encounters a breakpoint or ASSERT without a kernel debugger attached;
- 0xC0000005: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION indicates a memory access violation.
Solution
To solve the error you need to:
- Make sure that the system partition of the disk has enough free space;
- If the error message identifies a driver, disable or update it;
- Replace the video card;
- Update BIOS;
- Disable BIOS memory caching and memory shadowing options.
Parameter 2 (exception address) must identify the driver or function that caused the error.
If the reasons for the exception are unclear, consider the following issues:
- Hardware incompatibility. Make sure that the newly installed hardware is compatible with the installed version of Windows;
- A defective device driver or system service may be causing the error. Hardware issues such as BIOS incompatibilities, memory conflicts, and IRQ conflicts can also generate a blue screen.
If the error indicates the name of the driver, it must be removed or disabled. Also remove or disable any recently added drivers and services. If the error occurs during system startup and the system partition is formatted with the NTFS file system, you must use Safe Mode to remove the defective driver. If the driver is used as part of the system process for starting Safe Mode, you will need to start the computer using the Recovery Console to access the file.
If the BSoD points to the system driver Win32k.sys, the source of the error may be a third-party remote control program. If such software exists, it must be removed.
Make sure the system is logged into Event Viewer. The error information there will help you identify the device or driver that is causing Stop 0x0000008E.
Disable BIOS memory caching. Update your BIOS firmware.
It is also necessary to perform hardware diagnostics. Scan your RAM for errors.
The KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED blue screen may occur after the first restart during Windows installation, or after installation has completed. A possible reason is lack of disk space for installation. Delete all temporary files, internet cache files, application backup files and .chk files. You can use another hard drive with a larger capacity.
Sometimes hardware-related KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED blue screen errors can be caused by corrupted random access memory (RAM). If you are experiencing random computer reboots, booting beeps, or other computer problems (in addition to BSOD 0x8E errors), then it is highly likely that your memory is corrupted. In fact, almost 10% of application crashes on Windows OS are caused by memory corruption.
If you've recently added new memory to your computer, we recommend temporarily removing it to make sure it's not causing the KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED error. If this action resolves the BSOD, then this is the source of the problem, and therefore the new memory is either incompatible with some of your hardware or damaged. In this case, you will need to replace new memory modules.
If you did not add new memory, the next step is to run a diagnostic test on your computer's existing memory. A memory test will scan for hard memory failures and intermittent errors that could be causing your Blue Screen of Death 0x8E.
Although recent versions of Windows include a RAM test utility, I highly recommend using Memtest86 instead. Memtest86 is a BIOS-based testing software, unlike other test programs that run on Windows. The advantage of this approach is that the utility allows you to check ALL operating memory for KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED errors, while other programs cannot check memory areas occupied by the program itself, the operating system and other running programs.
What to do if a Blue Screen occurs while working on a PC? This is relevant for Windows XP. It occurs in older versions of the OS, but less frequently. The error appears due to a hardware or driver malfunction. Let's look at why error 0x0000008e Windows XP occurs and how to fix it
Why does it occur
A blue screen appears while the OS is running. Sometimes during installation or boot, if the system encounters an error that it cannot fix. The PC is requested to restart.
Error 0x0000008e appears if:
- The win32k.sys driver reports a conflict;
- Technical malfunction;
- Problem with RAM operation;
- Virus. The "win32k" file is quarantined by the antivirus program. Its absence disrupts work.
What to do if error 0x0000008e Windows appears and the system does not start
Use a boot disk or Live distribution. Let's consider a method using the ERD Commander emergency recovery disk (a set of diagnostic utilities). Download it, create .
When the boot loader start window opens, select the OS version taking into account the bit depth. 
A scan will begin to identify installed systems. 
Click on the link: 
Launch Explorer. 
We delete data from the “$Recycle.Bin” recycle bin and the folders located at: C:\Users\Username.
Delete only files located in directories. Don't touch the folders themselves.
Move the necessary information to another disk. For this: 
Now the blue screen (error 0x0000008e) will not occur.
Error 0x0000008e Windows 7 - how to fix it in BIOS
Error 0x0000008e 0xc0000005
In addition to the error discussed above, the following problems occur in Windows 7/10: 
The problem is related to the update from Microsoft: KB2859537. The reason is an error in the wusa.exe system utility (automatic update installer). What to do? Click “Start” and enter CMD in the search form, then as in the screenshot.
The blue screen of death (error code 0x0000008e) can please absolutely any user of the Microsoft operating system. Especially if the seventh series or older XP is installed on the computer.
A remarkable fact is that stop 0x0000008e Windows XP or an analogue of this trouble on Windows 7 can appear both during the process of using the installed OS and during the OS installation procedure.
How to fix 0x0000008e Windows 7 (XP)? To do this, you need to understand what the error is and why it occurs.
Reasons that lead to the problem
There are several possible situations that result in error 0x0000008e Windows XP (7):
- One of the installed drivers is damaged or causing a conflict.
- On PCs, users have the option of hardware acceleration.
- RAM is not functioning correctly.
Before you start treating bsod 0x0000008e Windows XP (7), you should do a little analysis of the screen of death. If the penultimate line of the written information contains the name of a file, then the reason becomes immediately clear - driver damage.
Fighting trouble
Treatment of the situation begins with an attempt to correct damaged files, if any. It is necessary, first of all, to determine which device it belongs to. Then go to the hardware manager, go to the settings menu and update the necessary software.
The next step is to disable various accelerators if they are installed and running on the computer. If the first two options did not lead to an acceptable result, then, unfortunately, the problem is associated with the memory sticks that are connected to the PC motherboard. By the way, such a problem may not necessarily arise due to the fact that the RAM has some kind of malfunction. It is quite possible that the conflict was caused by the use of several boards with completely different characteristics on the same equipment. Therefore, it is worth double-checking this information and removing one of the memory types if there are several of them installed.
If the PC has only one version of RAM (or several sticks of the same type are used), then most likely the reason is their damage. Unfortunately, the only way out of this situation is to buy a new product. If several slots are used simultaneously, then the waste may be less significant, since not all elements may have to be changed.