PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (0x50)
What is this error?
Invalid system memory was referenced. Usually caused by faulty drivers, corrupted NTFS volume, or defective RAM.
Common causes
- defective RAM
- faulty driver
- corrupted NTFS volume
- antivirus interference
- failing SSD/HDD
How to fix it
- Run memtest86 for RAM
- check disk with chkdsk
- update drivers
- disable antivirus temporarily
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Get free AI diagnosis Detailed analysis
Bug check 0x00000050 (PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA) indicates that invalid system memory has been referenced. This is commonly caused by defective RAM, faulty or incompatible drivers, a corrupted NTFS volume, or antivirus software conflicts. The minidump parameter 2 shows the address that was referenced. If the address is in a driver, updating or rolling back that driver may fix it. For hardware causes:
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic and memtest86 overnight,
- Check disk integrity with 'chkdsk /r /f',
- Check SSD health with manufacturer tools (Samsung Magician, Intel SSD Toolbox),
- Test with one RAM stick at a time to isolate faulty module.
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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