I'm experiencing the Kernel 41 error, but I'm confident it isn't connected to my power supply unit.
I'm experiencing the Kernel 41 error, but I'm confident it isn't connected to my power supply unit.
Thank you for your response. I am currently updating the BIOS and I’m not sure if the PSU is the issue, as I had no power supply for several months until this GPU update (though I went back to the previous one).
I also performed an OCCT power test for an hour; everything was around 90 degrees with no problems. I think it might be a software-related problem.
After the new update, my computer showed 4 kernel errors when opening Silksong, but everything worked fine afterward. I’m being very careful and don’t want this to happen unexpectedly during important tasks.
If the PSU was the cause, wouldn’t you think the OCCT power test detected an issue two days ago?
When facing such issues, I eliminate all hard drives and SSDs, replace them with another SSD, and install Windows from the ground up, then perform extensive testing. If I lack a spare M.2 NVMe, I opt for an affordable 2.5in SATA SSD. Should the new operating system function, I can transfer data from SATA back to NVMe.
Next, on your device, update to the newest Nvidia driver and retest. Keep adding drivers or programs gradually, testing each one until the problem reappears or the system operates flawlessly. Recording each update helps identify what caused the instability.
Eventually, I reach a point where I give up trying to fix the corrupted OS and resort to a complete reinstall. It takes around 15 minutes to install Windows, 30 minutes to adjust settings, several hours for updates and software installations, and more time for drivers. While it feels like wasting half a day, you might wonder how much time you've invested chasing this issue.
Occasionally, I take snapshots of OS partitions using Macrium Reflect and save them on another drive. This approach prevents a full reinstall if corruption occurs, and creating Restore Points or using System Restore can also help—though it doesn’t always succeed for me.
TLDR: A thorough Windows installation can resolve serious registry damage, provided there are no hardware issues or unstable BIOS settings involved.
This occurred while I was browsing my Google Photos, but not when playing games—something unpredictable. It seems to be a software problem. I haven’t installed the latest NVDIA driver, which causes crashes in almost every game. I went back to the previous version, and after that there were no more issues, though I still experience occasional random crashes. Could you assist me with this?
I noticed this warning on the screen when the PC was about to shut down: ntoskrnl.exe
Günlük Adı: System
Source: Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power
Date: 23.01.2026 16:18:52
Olay Kimliği: 41
Task Kategorisi: (63)
Düzey: Önemli
Anahtar Sözcükler: 70368744177664, (2)
Kullanıcı: SYSTEM
Bilgisayar: murat
Açıklama:
Sistem düzgün kapatılmadığını kendini durdurdu. Bu durum nedeniyle sistem bir yorum vermesi, kilitlenmesi veya beklenmeyen bir şekilde güç kaybına neden olabilir.
Olay XML:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">...</Event>
<Version>10</Version>
<Level>1</Level>
Anahtar Keywords: 0x8000400000000002
Time Created: 2026-01-23T13:18:52.8135762Z
Event Record ID: 21032
Correlation:
Olay Xml'si:
<System><Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Power" Guid="..."/></System>
<EventID>41</EventID>
Bilgisayar: murat
Sorry, my mistake. I pasted the message here and attempted to remove the previous one, but I couldn't delete the thread. Thank you.
You're sure the issue lies with software rather than hardware or BIOS? Have you tried installing Windows on a spare SSD, then gradually adding programs and testing each step thoroughly? It's a time-consuming process and could be a waste of time, but if there are no clear error messages, it might be worth trying.
You might also consider keeping a second bootable Windows drive ready in some systems for emergencies when the primary drive fails. A simple adjustment to the BIOS boot order has already allowed me to restart the machine. Once I have more time, I can address the main drive issue.
Certain software and drivers are known to cause problems on specific hardware. I installed Armory Crate on a new system in 2021, encountered issues (though I don't recall them), and removed it right away. It's advisable to review all installed programs and search online for any reported problems.
There appears to be a recall about some RM1000e PSUs due to an audible clicking noise from the resonant tank operating at frequencies humans can hear. This isn't a serious operational issue, but it can be bothersome for those who notice it.
As explained in this blog, the noise has been reported in some RM1000e units released in 2025, so your PSU should likely be unaffected if it's two years old.
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/explo...it...explained/