How To Fix wdf01000.Sys BSOD on Windows

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Wdf01000.sys is aBSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errorthat shows up when Windows Driver Frameworks (WDF) fails to work correctly in Windows 10. It’s usually accompanied by theSystem Service Exceptionor Driver Verifier Detected Violation stop codes, with outdated or faulty device drivers being the chief reason.

If you just started encountering the Wdf01000.sys BSOD, you can sort things out by working your way through the following fixes. If you have trouble applying them (as in, the system crashes immediately), boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode and try again.

Update the Drivers

The best way to fix the Wdf01000.sys BSOD is by updating the device drivers on your computer. Since Windows 10 contains many drivers, using a dedicated driver updater tool, such asDriverPackorDriver Booster, is the fastest way to get everything up-to-date quickly.

Another way to get newer driver updates is by taking advantage of Windows Update. Open the Start menu and go toSettings>Windows Update>View optional updatesto select and apply the most recent Microsoft-verified driver updates.

Update Windows 10

Installing the latest Windows 10 updates enhances the stability of the operating system. By default,Windows Updateautomatically downloads and applies newer versions. But you can always head over toStart>Settings>Windows Updateand selectCheck for updatesto search for and install them manually.

Disconnect External Peripherals

Disconnecting external peripherals (such as image scanners and printers) and restarting your PC may end up fixing the Wdf01000.sys BSOD. If that does help, reconnect each device until you figure out what’s causing the issue. Then, manually search for driver updates online or contact the hardware manufacturer for support.

Roll Back or Reinstall Drivers

Driver updates can also introduce issues. If the Wdf01000.sys BSOD started showing up after a recent driver update, try rolling it back. With Device Manager open (pressWindows+Xand selectDevice Manager), expand the hardware category, right-click the driver, and chooseProperties. Then, switch to theDrivertab and chooseRoll Back Driver.

Additionally, you may want to watch out for corrupt device drivers. The Device Manager usually flags these with a yellow-colored exclamation mark. Try removing it if you see one of these (right-click and selectUninstall device). Make sure to check the box next toDelete the driver software for this devicebefore confirming your action. Windows 10 will reinstall the driver the next time you reboot your computer.

Note:It’s possible touse a BSOD analytical toolto pinpoint specific drivers that trigger the Wdf01000.sys BSOD.Microsoft’s Windbg PrevieworNirSoft BlueScreenViewcan help you with that.

Repair the System Registry

Acorrupt or broken system registryoften results in serious issues. You can fix that using the free version ofWise Registry Cleaner. After downloading and installing the program, open it and select Deep Scan to scan for and resolve registry-related issues.

Scan for Malware

Computer viruses can severely destabilize Windows 10. If the Wdf01000.sys BSOD recurs, you must scan the system for malware.Windows Securityoffers decent protection, but it’s not the best atremoving hijackers, trojans, and rootkits. Using the free version ofMalwarebyteswill net you the best results.

Once you’ve finished downloading and installing Malwarebytes, you can perform a quick scan of vulnerable system-related areas by selectingScan. You can then do a deeper scan by selectingScanner>Advanced scanner>Configure scan>Scan.

Repair Windows 10

Windows 10 falls prey to file corruption for a myriad of reasons, and that can trigger the Wdf01000.sys BSOD. You can attempt to resolve them by running the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool via an elevated Windows PowerShell console (pressWindows+Xand selectWindows PowerShell (Admin). We recommend running an SFC scan first.

Run the System File Checker:

sfc /scannow

Run the DISM Tool:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Repair Disk Errors

Windows 10 can also run into BSOD-related issues due to disk errors. You can use the Check Disk (CHKDSK) utility to scan for and repair them. To do that, open an elevated Windows PowerShell console and execute the following command:

chkdsk C: /R

The Check Disk utility won’t repair the disk right away. You must confirm that you want to run it the next time you restart your PC.

Perform a System Restore

If none of the fixes above helped, you might want to consider restoring the operating system to a time when you didn’t encounter the Wdf01000.sys BSOD.

Provided that you’ve previously taken the time to set up System Restore in Windows 10, start by pressingWindows+Rand running thesysdm.cplcommand. On the System Properties dialog box that then shows up, switch to theSystem Protectiontab and selectSystem Restore.

You can then selectRecommended restoreto undo the most recent change to your PC. Or, selectChoose a different restore pointto roll back to a different restore point.

Reset Windows 10

Updating the drivers on your Windows 10 PC usually helps fix the Wdf01000.sys BSOD. If not, taking your time with the remaining fixes will definitely take care of the error. However, on the off chance that the error recurs, consider resetting Windows 10 to factory defaults. That should address any underlying issues and provide a fresh slate to start working on again.

Dilum Senevirathne is a freelance tech writer and blogger with three years of experience writing for online technology publications. He specializes in topics related to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Google web apps. When he isn’t hammering away at his Magic Keyboard, you can catch him binge-watching productivity hacks on YouTube.Read Dilum’s Full Bio

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