Critical process failure detected during BSOD
Critical process failure detected during BSOD
Hello, I recently assembled a gaming PC with these specifications: Ryzen 7 2700X, Hyper X 8GB X2 DDR4 4GB, RGB Aorus X470, Gigabyte GX 860 Gaming Ultra motherboard, Corsair Ax850W Gold Standard PSU, Cooler Master MB500 case, RX 2070 graphics card, two 500mm airflow coolers. Previously, I played AAA games like Halo: Combat Evolved and Doom well, but my system would frequently shut down even after turning off the power supply and restarting. Now, whenever I launch a game or boot up, I encounter a BSOD error stating "Critical process failed." I’m seeking assistance during this lockdown period.
Critical process terminated likely due to memory exhaustion, causing a critical component to shut down unexpectedly. If you access safemode or safeboot, examine the event viewer for details. Alternatively, use bluescreenview to capture the screen and identify the cause. Typically, a BSOD signaling software problems points to RAM or CPU faults. Since shutdown issues suggest missing drivers or incorrect power management settings in BIOS, ensure S3 suspend is enabled (see Microsoft documentation) to avoid unsafe power cuts.
Kisai, thank you for your response. I will post the log as requested. However, does that mean my Ram is screwed ?? Or the ram slots are screwed ? What would happen if I simply change my 10 year old power supply ?
Don't rush for the simplest fix. While RAM and PSU checks make sense, also consider what @Kisai mentioned. Verify all cables and connections, ensure the RAM is installed correctly, and confirm your virtual memory settings are appropriate—especially if you previously adjusted them manually on an older system, then restore auto mode. In short, inspect everything thoroughly because you're building your own setup.
A power supply is seldom the issue unless it’s been harmed, and a faulty one typically struggles to start rather than stop functioning. I’ve encountered defective PSUs before, and they often fail after major electrical disruptions like widespread utility outages or vehicles hitting nearby poles.
Sorry for the delay. I've attached my Log from the BSOD - CPD. I've already reinstalled Windows 10 and tested each RAM stick individually, but the issue persists. During startup, I see a message saying "No bootable device found" and have to press Enter before it boots into Windows. Then suddenly the BSOD occurs - CPD.evtx