DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES (0xD8)
What is this error?
A driver used an excessive number of Page Table Entries (PTEs), exhausting system resources.
Common causes
- driver leaking PTEs
- VPN or security software
- graphics driver under extreme VRAM pressure
- running too many services
How to fix it
- Identify the PTE-leaking driver
- update or remove it
- reduce number of running services
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Bug check 0x000000D8 (DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES) means a driver consumed too many Page Table Entries, exhausting system mapping resources. PTEs are used to map virtual addresses to physical memory. A driver that leaks PTEs will gradually consume all available entries, eventually crashing the system. Common culprits: VPN software (OpenVPN, WireGuard kernel drivers), security software, and in rare cases GPU drivers under extreme VRAM pressure. Fixes:
- The crash usually identifies the driver consuming excessive PTEs,
- Update or remove the identified driver,
- Check if VPN or security software was recently installed,
- Monitor system PTE usage with Process Explorer (System Information → Memory tab),
- Reduce number of running services and drivers.
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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