How To Resolve PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA Error in Windows?

In Windows OS, the nonpaged area refers to the memory component that stores all the critical files of the system that are essential to operate the system. The critical files are saved in the nonpaged area in the memory to prevent the RAM from switching between the RAM and the paged area. If there is a problem with a particular RAM part, the system will return a PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA error. It is a BSOD error that immediately crashes the system. The stop code for the error is 0x00000050.

Causes of the PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA Error

Several causes can lead to page faults in nonpaged area errors. Some of the common causes of the error are mentioned below:

• Corrupt RAM
• Malfunctioning Driver
• If Windows is not able to find system files that are located in the nonpaged area

Reasons for PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA

A nonpaged area is the memory area that stores all the files essential for operating the system. It is separately stored as the data is constantly required for various functions, and it ensures that data is not switched between RAM and the page files.

The error happens if Windows cannot locate the files saved in the nonpaged area. It could also occur if the system is installed with the wrong system services or driver code.

It can also happen if the hardware is faulty, or the hardware malfunctions. RAM is the physical component of the memory. It can be faulty or a sector on the hard disk malfunctions.

The error can also be caused due to the antivirus software or corrupted NTFS volume.

Solving PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA Error

If the Page Fault in the Nonpaged Area happens, the user must first try rebooting the system and logging back in; the error may resolve itself, and you may not face it again. If the error happens frequently, then you can try to resolve the error by performing the steps mentioned below:

First, switch to the safe mode before performing the below fixes to resolve the Page Fault in Nonpaged Area BSOD error.

Test the RAM

If the user faces the BSOD error mentioned above, the issue is with the RAM. The user may face the error if the RAM chip is not properly attached to the slot or rusted. The error can also occur if the RAM stick is broken. Therefore, the first fix should be to test the RAM.

1. Switch off the system and remove the side panel of the CPU.
2. Detach the battery and remove all the power cords.
3. Disconnect the RAM chip and check the slot and chip for any damage or dust. If the slot has dust, you can remove it, but if the chip is damaged, you must replace it with a new RAM.
4. Attach the RAM stick and start the system to verify if the error is resolved. If there are multiple RAM sticks, then check all the RAM sticks to find which stick is responsible for the error.
5. If the above measures do not fix the error, try the following method.

Disable Antivirus Applications

Sometimes, the BSOD errors are caused by the antivirus software in your system. If the error occurs after you recently installed an antivirus software in your system, try resolving the error by turning off the antivirus. Additionally, it would help if you disabled the Windows Defender or any other third-party software that can block Windows operation, as it will most likely solve the error.

Follow the below steps to disable the Windows Defender in the system.

1. Click on Windows and open Settings.
2. In the Settings, open the Updates and Security. Select the Windows Security and open Virus and Threat Protection. There, you will see the option to turn off the Real-time protection.
3. Click Manage settings, then turn off the Real-Time protection. It will stop the Windows Defender.

If the above fix fails, proceed with the next method.

Update Device Drivers

One of the most common causes of the BSOD error is when the drivers are not updated. The error can also occur if they are no longer compatible with the Windows OS or the driver is damaged. It is relatively easy to solve. You only need to update the driver or uninstall the device.

Follow the below steps to update or uninstall the device drivers.

1. Use the File Explorer to right-click on This PC.
2. Click on Manage. Then select the Device Manager. You will find it under the System Tools option.
3. Then choose the disk device under the Disk Drives, then you can either choose to Update Driver or Uninstall Device.

Once you have followed the above instructions, perform a reboot to apply the changes and check if the error is resolved. If not, move to the next method.

Disable Automatically Manage Paging File Size for All Drives

Sometimes, the error can be caused by the Virtual Memory. You can fix the error by disabling the Virtual Memory of the system.

You can disable the Virtual Memory from the System Properties. Follow the below steps to stop the automatic management of Page File Size for all drivers.

1. Right-click on This PC and click on Properties.
2. Select the Advanced System Settings. It is on the left side of the menu.
3. Click on Settings, available in the Advanced tab.
4. Click on Change to modify the Advanced tab.
5. There, you will find the list of options; uncheck the option that says Automatically Manage Paging File Size for all drives at first.
6. After making changes, click on OK.

Note: The user must perform a Restart to apply the above changes.

Once the computer finishes rebooting, check if the error is fixed, and if the error occurs again, then you can try the next method in the list.

Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool

If you want to fix the error, you can use the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. Follow the below steps to implement the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.

Use the search option to start the memory diagnostic. Open the Windows Memory Diagnostic to continue.

Select Restart now and check for problems.

Note: You must ensure you have saved all the tasks before rebooting.

Once you start diagnosing, you must wait for the system to determine the problems. Once the search is completed, the system will list all the problems that may cause issues. If there are no issues, then try the new method.

Check Disk

Sometimes, the error occurs if there is an issue with the disk. In Windows, you can use a Windows Snap-in tool to check and fix the problem with the disk.

Follow the below steps to fix the error:

1. Type cmd in the search bar and then open the command prompt in the system. Make sure to run the prompt as administrator.
   
2. Type the below command and press Enter to implement the command.
3. chkdskC: /f /r. (C represents the drive name where all the OS files are stored in the system. Most of the time, the files are stored in the C drive of the system.)
   

Note: If Windows prompts a message stating that Chkdsk cannot run as another process is currently using the volume. It asks if the user wants to schedule the volume to be checked when you restart the system next time. Type Y to begin the program.

Restart the system to check if the error still exists. If the error occurs again, then move to the next method.

Run Hardware Troubleshooter

The error can also occur if there is an issue with the system hardware. To fix the error in this scenario, try running the Hardware Troubleshooter. It can determine and fix the error with the hardware.

Follow the below steps to run the troubleshooter:

1. Click on the Windows button and open the system settings.
2. Click on Update and Security tile from the Settings page.
3. Click on Troubleshoot and choose the equipment you think is causing the error.
4. Run the troubleshooter to begin the process.
5. Please wait for the system while it determines the issues with the system. It will display the error with the hardware once it completes the scanning process. You can fix the error displayed to fix the BSOD error.

If there is no error displayed on completion of the scan, then it means there is no issue with the system hardware, and you can move to the next fix.

Reset the PC

If none of the above measures can fix the page fault in the nonpaged area, you may have to consider resetting the system.

Follow the below steps to reset the system:

1. Go to the system settings and click on Update and Security tile from the Settings page.
2. Select Recovery and click Get Started on the right.
3. You can select either to keep the data or permanently delete all the data when resetting the system.
4. Follow the instructions as they appear in the wizard.
5. In the wizard, you can select to reinstall the OS.