Неполадку CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION можно встретить как в десятой версии Windows, так и в более ранних изданиях этой операционной системы. Ошибка в большинстве случаев возникает из-за неполадок с драйверами устройств, а также при сбоях в программном обеспечении. Вместе с ошибкой также зачастую возникают сбои с кодовыми номерами 0x559F80CD ,0x00000109, 0x3590B8E7, 0x0B76E031 и 0x8A287C67.В нашей статье мы приведем несколько методов, при помощи которых можно будет устранить такую проблему.
Варианты устранения ошибки
Чтобы избавиться от неполадки CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION в Windows 10, можно прибегнуть к нескольким методам её устранения. Для получения более подробной информации о сбое можно воспользоваться журналом событий Windows, а чтобы устранить ошибку, потребуется проверить оперативную память и жесткий диск на наличие ошибок, обновить драйверы, также сканировать реестр системы и обратить внимание на температуру комплектующих. Рассмотрим каждый из методов в подробностях.
Получаем больше информации о сбое
Чтобы посмотреть подробности об ошибке CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION, можно воспользоваться журналом событий Windows. Открыть его можно следующим образом:
- В поиск системы вводим запрос просмотр событий
- Запускаем программу из полученных результатов.
Открываем журнал событий Windows
- Далее открываем раздел «Журналы Windows».
- Кликаем по категории «Система».
Теперь в середине окна можно будет отыскать ошибку и, кликнув по ней дважды, посмотреть подробности.
Описание ошибки в журнале событий
Способ №1: Проверяем оперативную память
Сбой CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION может произойти из-за некорректного функционирования оперативной памяти. Чтобы её проверить, можно воспользоваться специальной утилитой, входящей в состав Windows. Нам понадобится проделать следующие шаги:
- Нажав «Win+R», на клавиатуре вызываем окно «Выполнить».
- Далее вписываем туда название программы mdsched.exe
- Кликаем по кнопке «OK».
Запускаем проверку памяти
- В появившемся окне выбираем пункт «Выполнить перезагрузку и проверку».
Выбираем тип проверки
Компьютер перезагрузится и начнет поиск ошибок в ОЗУ. По окончании операции Windows выдаст результат проверки. Если будут найдены проблемы, то не обязательно сразу приобретать новую оперативную память, попробуйте поменять планки ОЗУ местами. Если она одна, то подключите её в другой разъем и после этого еще раз запустите тест.
Способ №2: Проверяем драйверы устройств
В некоторых случаях сбой может быть вызван некорректно функционирующими драйверами. Чтобы найти вызывающий проблему драйвер, сделаем следующее:
- Открываем «Диспетчер устройств» из контекстного меню кнопки «Пуск».
Открываем «Диспетчер устройств»
- В появившемся окне смотрим, нет ли у какого-либо драйвера желтого значка с изображением восклицательного знака.
- Если такой драйвер обнаружен, нажимаем по нему правой кнопкой и выбираем вариант «Удалить устройство».
Удаляем устройство в диспетчере
- Далее загружаем новую версию драйвера с официального сайта производителя и запускаем установку.
Способ №3: Устраняем ошибки на жестком диске
Ошибки на жестком диске также могут вызывать сбой CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION. Чтобы их устранить, воспользуемся программой Chkdsk. Запустить её можно следующим образом:
- Нажимаем «Win+R» на клавиатуре.
- В появившееся окно вводим команду cmd и кликаем по кнопке «OK».
Открываем командную строку
- После этого в окно вводим команду chkdsk /r/f и нажимаем «Enter».
Запускаем проверку диска
- Начнется проверка накопителя, и если программа найдет ошибки, то попытается их устранить автоматически.
Способ №4: Очистка реестра системы
Иногда причиной ошибки CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION могут быть неправильные записи в реестре системы. Чтобы их исправить, воспользуемся программой CCleaner.
Загрузить приложение с официального сайта
- После установки программы запускаем её и переходим на вкладку «Реестр».
- Нажимаем на кнопку «Поиск проблем».
- Начнется поиск ошибок и по его завершении кликаем по кнопке «Исправить выбранное».
Исправляем ошибки в реестре
- Далее соглашаемся на создание резервной копии.
Подтверждаем создание резервной копии
- В новом окне кликаем «Исправить».
Исправляем ошибки
Способ №5: Проверяем температуру комплектующих
Если в вашей системе происходит перегрев какой-либо детали, то это также может стать причиной возникновения ошибки. Чтобы посмотреть температуру комплектующих, воспользуемся программой Speccy.
Скачать утилиту с официального ресурса
После запуска приложения в главном его окне сразу будут видны температуры.
Температуры комплектующих в программе Speccy
Если какая-нибудь из них превышает 70 градусов Цельсия под нагрузкой, то следует обратить на это внимание и выяснить причину перегрева.
Способ №6: Сброс настроек BIOS
Избавиться от ошибки в некоторых случаях можно сбросом БИОС материнской платы до заводских настроек. Для этого понадобится перезагрузить компьютер и перед его включением периодически нажимать на клавишу «Del». Попав в настройки, нужно отыскать пункт «Load Setup Defaults» или «Load BIOS Defaults» и активировать его.
Сброс БИОСа в меню
Если вы не сможете найти этот пункт, то можно осуществить сброс настроек, вынув батарейку на плате и вставив её обратно через полчаса.
Теперь вы знаете, как избавиться от ошибки CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION в Windows 10. Надеемся, что при помощи нашей инструкции вам удастся устранить возникшую неполадку.
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Summary: Encountering Critical Structure Corruption error code in Windows 10? This blog shares some tested troubleshooting methods to fix Windows CRITICAL STRUCTURE CORRUPTION error. It is a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error, which may cause complete data loss. Hence, we have articulated several efficient ways to recover data from BSOD-affected Windows PC using a professional Windows Data Recovery Software.
«Hi, I encountered the blue screen error on my windows laptop while surfing and shopping online. It’s only been a week I bought this laptop and I am shocked to see this error.»
Critical Structure Corruption is a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) error, which several Windows users are encountering in their Windows 10 PCs (Image 1). The most common causes for this error include hardware failure, system crash, or corrupt/faulty drivers. However, BSOD errors like this may also occur due to corrupt system files, faulty hard drive, and sudden system shutdown. To fix Windows Critical Structure Corruption error code, you may try the following methods.
Image 1: Critical Structure Corruption error screen
[Caution: BSOD errors like Critical Structure Corruption may lead to permanent data loss situations. Hence, always keep a professional Windows Data Recovery Software ready to recover data efficiently.]
Methods to Fix Critical Structure Corruption in Windows 10
- Check the hardware (HDD, RAM, PSU)
- Perform clean boot
- Run Blue Screen troubleshooter
- Run SFC
- Update display drivers
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
- Check Event Viewer
- Reinstall Windows
Method 1: Check the hardware (HDD, RAM, PSU)
Any BSOD error generally occurs due to corrupt or faulty hardware, so you must check for RAM, PSU, and Hard drive issues first. Follow the given steps:
If the problem is due to faulty hardware or RAM failure, run Memory Diagnostic tool, a Windows built-in utility to check RAM errors. Also, you may use MemTest86 to scan RAM and fix the errors.
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Check RAM (Random Access Memory)
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Check PSU (Power Supply Unit)
Ensure that all the cables are connected to the system properly. If you have recently added a new hardware, make sure that it doesn’t exceed the default limit of power supply.
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Scan for Hard Disk Issues
Check if one of the hard disk is causing the Windows Critical Structure Corruption error. Run CHKDSK command, it helps in scanning and fixing the corrupt or faulty HDD (Hard Disk Drives).
Image 2: Run CHKDSK /r /r D command to scan and fix hard disk issues
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Open Command Prompt, select Run as administrator.
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In the open window, type chkdsk /r /r D: and hit Enter. (Here, the D: is the drive letter of the affected hard drive) (See Image 2)
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Once the process is done, exit the Command Prompt and restart your system. Now check if the error has been fixed.
Caution: CHKDSK command scans the hard drive and marks bad sectors (if any). Due to this, Windows doesn’t read data from these marked sectors, which may lead to data loss, as Windows won’t access those marked sectors in the drive. To get your data back, follow the guide on how to recover data lost after using CHKDSK command.
Method 2: Perform a Clean Boot
Perform a clean boot to run your system only with the necessary drivers and programs. This will detect any software or program, which might be conflicting and causing this error. Follow the below steps to run a clean boot:
Image 3: Select «Hide all Microsoft services» under ‘Services‘ tab.
Image 4: Click «Disable all» on the Window.
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Open System Configurations and go to Services, given at the top menu.
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Select Hide all Microsoft Services. (See Image 3)
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Follow Disable All > OK. (See Image 4)
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Apply the changes and reboot your system.
Method 3: Run BSOD Troubleshooter
In order to fix Critical Structure Corruption in Windows 10, you may run Windows built-in troubleshooting utility i.e. BSOD Troubleshooter. Perform the below-mentioned steps:
Image 5: Run BSOD Troubleshoot to fix the error
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Open Settings and go to Update & Security.
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From the left menu, open Troubleshoot.
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Click BSOD error > Run the troubleshooter under Find and fix other problems. (See Image 5)
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Follow the given instructions to get rid of this error. After completing the process, restart your system.
Method 4: RUN SFC/Scannow
System File Checker (SFC) is another Windows built-in troubleshooting tool that scans for corrupt system files and fixes them. So, if the BSOD error is caused by a malicious or corrupt system file, follow the steps below to fix this error.
Image 5: Run Command Prompt as administrator
Image 6: Run SFC/Scannow command
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Type cmd in Windows Search box to open Command Prompt and run it as an administrator. (See Image 6)
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Type sfc/scannow command and hit Enter. (See Image 6)
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Let the process complete. Once it is completed, exit the Command Prompt and reboot your system.
Method 5: Update Graphic Drivers
Faulty or corrupt drivers may be the cause of Critical Structure Corruption error in Windows 10. Follow the steps given below to update & fix the graphic drivers steps:
Image 7: Double-click display adapters
Image 8: Select the driver and expand it.
Image 9: Click Update driver from the dropdown list
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Open Device Manager and double-click Display adapters. (See Image 7)
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Right-click the selected Display Adapter. (See Image
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Click Update driver and proceed. (See Image 9)
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Click Search automatically for updated driver software. (See Image 10)
Image 10: Search automatically for updated software driver window
If there is no updated driver available, Uninstall the driver, close the window and restart the system. Check if the issue has been fixed.
Method 6: Run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
Memory failure or corrupt RAM may also be the cause of this error as discussed above. In this case, you may follow the given steps to run the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to check errors.
Image 11: Type mdsched.exe in Run window to open Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
Image 12: Select Restart now and check for problems from the open window
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Press Windows key+R to open Run window. In the open window, type mdsched.exe to open Windows Memory Diagnostic tool and hit Enter. (See Image 11)
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Select Restart now and check for problems (recommended) and proceed. (See Image 12)
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Wait until the process completes, reboot your system, and check if the memory errors are fixed.
Method 7: Check Event Viewer
Event Viewer log is a Windows built-in application, which gives you an idea of what happened when the Critical Structure Corruption BSOD error code occurred. You may better understand the root cause of this issue with the help of the event viewer and fix it. Follow the steps given below :
Image 13: Open Event Viewer log
Image 14: Event Viewer System Logs Screen
In the error log, check which error is causing the problem and fix it.
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Open Event Viewer by typing eventvwr.msc in the Windows search box. (See Image 13)
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Go to Windows Logs and expand it. Click System and wait till the system updates the error log. (See Image 14)
Method 8: Reinstall Windows
If none of the above methods are able to fix Critical Structure Corruption in Windows 10, you are left with only one solution i.e. Windows reinstallation. Reinstall your Windows with the help of the Windows media creation tool and fix this issue.
Note: Reinstalling Windows will completely erase the system data. However, you may use a professional Windows Data Recovery Software to get back your access to data.
Recover data lost due to Critical Structure Corruption
If you lose your important data while fixing this Critical Structure Corruption BSOD error, using a powerful data recovery tool such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional may help you recover data. This easy-to-use, DIY software can recover data from a formatted, corrupted, non-bootable or a completely crashed system. It can recover almost all kinds of data including files, folders, documents, photos, videos, audio, and more. It also has a Create Recovery Drive utility, which makes it possible to retrieve data from a crashed or dead Windows PC.
Conclusion
As discussed above, Critical Structure Corruption is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, which may occur due to hardware failure or corruption, faulty drivers, corrupt system files, and more. Such BSOD errors may corrupt the system or non-bootable condition in case of hardware failure, which can lead to total data loss. To get your data back, you may use a professional Windows Data Recovery tool such as Stellar Data Recovery Professional. However, if you are able to access your system, you may perform the above-stated methods to fix this error.
How to Fix CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Error in Windows 10
CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION is a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error usually caused by software running in the Windows kernel or problems with hardware.
The message states, «Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart.» Unfortunately, this is the only action you can take at this point. However, it can sometimes take more than a restart to bypass the Blue Screen of Death.
The CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION error can have many causes, such as corrupted or incompatible drivers, problems with Random Access Memory (RAM) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD), third-party software issues, issues relating to hardware, and viruses.
To address these problems, you must be logged into Windows. If you cannot log into Windows and continue experiencing the CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION error even after a restart, boot Windows into Safe Mode with Networking.
If you are unsure how to do this, read this guide and use the «Interrupt Windows Boot Process» method described. Alternatively, you can use the Windows Installation CD/DVD/USB and boot Windows into Safe Mode with Networking using the Automatic Repair (Advanced Startup) screen.
Once you log into Windows, apply the methods described below to fix this error.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
- Check Your Disk for Errors
- Uninstall Third-Party Software
- Run Windows Troubleshooter
- Run System File Checker
- Perform a Clean Boot
- Update Drivers
- Video Showing How to Fix CRITICAL STRUCTURE CORRUPTION Error
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Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
This error message can appear due to a problem with Random Access Memory (RAM). If the RAM is failing, consider replacing it, but first, you need to be sure that this is where the problem exists. A built-in Windows tool called Windows Memory Diagnostic is available.
We recommend that you run it to see if there is a problem with computer memory. To open the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, type «memory diagnostic» in Search and click «Windows Memory Diagnostic».
You will be given two options: 1) restart the computer now and check for problems immediately; 2) check for problems the next time you start the computer and let it do a scan before loading the Windows operating system. Select your preferred option, and this tool will check and report any problems.
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Check Disk for Errors
It is a good idea to periodically check the disk for errors. A built-in Windows tool is available to check the integrity of disks. It examines them and corrects many types of common errors. You can run this tool from the command line or a graphical interface. In this case, we recommend that you run it on the command line using Command Prompt.
Open Command Prompt by typing «command prompt» and right-click on the «Command Prompt» result. Select «Run as administrator» from the drop-down menu.
Type the «chkdsk C: /f» command in the Command Prompt window and press Enter on the keyboard. Replace «C» with the hard drive letter if it is not the C: drive you want to scan (or if the Windows operating system is on another drive). The «chkdsk C: /f» command detects and repairs logical issues affecting the drive.
To repair physical issues, run the «chkdsk C: /r» command. You can run both commands at once by typing «chkdsk C: /f /r» Windows will need to restart the computer to finish the scan. The disk checking can take some time, depending on the power of your computer and the size of the hard drive. Be patient and wait until it is complete.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process, and you are asked if you would like to schedule the volume to be checked the next time the system restarts, press the «Y» key on your keyboard. The disk will be checked for errors after the restart.
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Uninstall Third-Party Software
Recently-installed software may be causing the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» error. Some users have reported that software such as Daemon Tools, MacDriver, Alcohol 120%, VirtualBox, and BlueStacks causes the error — after uninstalling it, they were not affected by the blue screen error.
If you have installed software recently (particularly the software mentioned earlier), we recommend you uninstall it.
To uninstall, press the Windows key + R, or right-click the Start menu and select «Run» from the contextual menu. This will open the Run dialog box.
Type «appwiz.cpl» and press Enter on the keyboard — this will launch the «Programs and Features» window.
In the Programs and Features window, locate the program and uninstall it by right-clicking on it and choosing «Uninstall» from the drop-down menu. Restart the computer and see if you still receive the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» error.
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Run Windows Troubleshooter
Windows includes several troubleshooters designed to quickly diagnose and automatically resolve various computer problems. To start troubleshooting, go to Settings and type «troubleshoot». Select «Troubleshoot» from the list.
Now find «Blue Screen» under ‘Find and fix other problems’ and select it. Click «Run the troubleshooter» and follow the instructions. Windows will try to troubleshoot the error that causes Windows to stop or restart unexpectedly.
See if this troubleshooter fixed the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» error.
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Run System File Checker
To fix the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» blue screen error, you can run the System File Checker (SFC), a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore them. If there are any corrupted driver files, this tool might fix the problem.
To run it, open elevated Command Prompt. You must run an elevated Command Prompt to perform an SFC scan. Open Command Prompt using administrative privileges and type the «sfc /scannow» command. Press Enter on the keyboard to execute this command.
Wait for the scanning process to complete and restart your computer. See if the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» error persists.
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Perform a Clean Boot
When you start Windows using a normal startup operation, several applications and services start automatically and then run in the background. These programs include basic system processes, antivirus software, system utility applications, and other previously installed software. These applications and services can cause software conflicts.
A clean boot is performed to start Windows using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update, or when you run a program in Windows.
To perform a clean boot, type «system configuration» in Search and click on the «System Configuration» result.
In the System Configuration window, click on the «Services» tab and mark the «Hide all Microsoft services» checkbox. Then, click on «Disable all».
Click the «Startup» tab and click «Open Task Manager».
Under the Task Manager Startup tab, select the first application and click «Disable» to disable it. Disable all applications one by one, repeating this step. Once all programs are disabled, close Task Manager and click «OK» in the System Configuration Startup tab. Restart the computer to see if this fixes the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» error.
If you can start Windows with a clean boot, you will know that one of the programs launched at the system startup is causing the error. Find out which one is causing the problem by disabling them individually in the process of elimination. Then uninstall it, or keep it disabled.
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Update Drivers
As mentioned in the article introduction, one of the possible reasons for the «CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION» error is incompatible or corrupted drivers. If the appropriate driver is not installed, the device might not function properly, if at all.
In this case, it is difficult to ascertain which driver is causing the error. However, some users have reported that it was the video driver. We recommend that you update this driver first, and if the problem persists, update all other drivers.
Type «device manager» in Search and click the «Device Manager» result or right-click Start menu and select «Device Manager» from the contextual menu.
In Device Manager, you will see a list of devices connected to your computer. Find and expand the «Display adapters» category and right-click the display adapter. Select «Update driver».
You will be asked to search for updated driver software automatically or to browse your computer for driver software. If you select the first option, Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device.
If you select the second option, you must locate and install the drivers manually. To install drivers manually, you will need to have them previously downloaded from your device manufacturer’s official website. Initially, we recommend the first option.
Restart the computer and see if you still receive the error. If the error persists, update other drivers by following the same steps. Or use third-party software to update all drivers at once. Snappy Driver Installer (SDI) is a free driver updater for Windows. You can download Snappy Driver Installer from here.
If none of the above methods work, try to reinstall Windows. Back up your files and clean install the Windows operating system.
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Few BSOD error codes are serious for Windows 10 and CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION is in that group. Blue Screen of Death commonly occurs when starting a new program or closing it. Reasons such as missing system resources and corrupted drivers play roles in causing the issue. Other factors are low disk space, bad Windows image, conflicting applications staying in parallel, infection from malicious invaders comes out guilty as well. This has a bug check code 0x00000109 which clearly defines a data corruption or critical kernel code that has been identified by Kernel.
CRITICAL STRUCTURE CORRUPTION Windows 10 Error gives some symptoms. You might find random blue screen flashing on display or freezing Desktop area. But the maximum damage caused by automatic restart which takes place actually to reduce the effect of damage. However, the issue needs immediate resolutions and today; we are here to elaborate those workarounds resolving it. Below listed are the quick links for all solutions discussed in later part for your easy navigation –
CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Error BSOD Windows 10 Solutions
Here is how to fix CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Error BSOD Windows 10 –
1] Make the Automatic Restarting of Windows disabled
It is expected, Windows will go for automatic rebooting periodically without issuing warning once affected with CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION. This is to save the system from the effect of damage and it’s a default setting. However, the action prevents us from working with serious tasks and also resolving the existing BSOD error. But, modifying the default setup, we can disable this activity easily. Here is how to proceed for –
Step-1: Save and close the ongoing process if you have. Later on, head to the Desktop area by pressing Win+D keys together.
Step-2: Once arrived, perform a click on This PC icon and choose Properties from the options list.
Step-3: Now, System window will open up immediately. You need to choose Advanced system settings on the top left corner.
Step-4: When System properties wizard opens, you will be in Advanced tab by default.
Step-5: In this place, go to Startup and Recovery segment and click Settings.
Step-6: After the new Startup and Recovery popup unrolls, rush to System failure area and uncheck the box beside “Automatically restart“.
Step-7: Select OK from bottom to save the changes into the system.
Once the system is tweaked out of its default settings, Windows 10 random restart will be disabled. Thus, you can have sufficient time to sort out the problems applying resolutions accordingly.
2] Fix CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION by updating all the drivers
In Windows 10, usually, all the drivers are updated automatically. Yet some might left out and cause the BSOD error like CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION. To update them manually, the Device Manager can be the right platform. Here, you can see those outdated drivers in yellow indication and that makes the task easy. See the method stated below –
- Press Win+S hotkeys to invoke the Taskbar Search.
- When it opens, type “devmgmt.msc” in the search bar first.
- Choose the console once available in the result.
- After opening the Device Manager, have a look for any exclamation mark on the device.
- Make a click on it and when driver list split up, perform a right-click on the drivers one by one.
- From the appearing menu, select Update driver option and let the process begin.
3] Eliminate Malware issues by detecting in Windows Security
Vulnerabilities in particular viruses are present everywhere on the web. People intentionally or unwillingly visit those malicious sites or click links coming in spam emails and get affected. This malware once gets entrance, causes the necessary files to be removed and deteriorates others. As a result, CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD error code shows up eventually. We have got a top-notch anti-malware solution named Windows Security. No other tool can be much helpful in regards to detecting the bugs and dismiss them. Follow the below guidelines to accomplish the task –
- Open up the Windows Search bar clicking its icon lying at the left bottom end of Desktop.
- When the utility unrolls, type “Security” in the text space there.
- Once Windows Security peeks in the result, select it to open in a separate window.
- After moving to the app area, click on Virus & threat protection category from the left overlay.
- Jump to the adjacent right side and choose Scan options link.
- When all options are upfront, hit the radio button of Full scan.
- Approaching ahead, hit Scan now button to initiate the process.
- Prior to finishing the detection, malware traced out will be displayed.
- Select Clean Threats button to dismiss them.
- Moving ahead, select Remove followed by hitting Start actions to clear them all.
4] Boot the device in Safe Mode and load only basic programs
Windows from the time after evolution as an Operating System always affected with issues and bugs. Luckily, a basic resolution saved it from all those crucial problems. From the ancient Windows days till today, is considered as the general fix for all issues. This is a special startup method where Windows loads only basic programs. The procedure is as follows –
- Open the Run dialog by pressing “Windows logo + R” hotkeys together.
- Upon the arrival of Run dialog, type msconfig in the text box available here.
- After pressing the Enter key, the System Configuration window will come in front.
- Go into the Boot tab from appearing window.
- Move on to its second half indicated as Boot options.
- Make a checkmark on Safe Bot to activate all the grayed out options here.
- Select the radio button before Minimal to continue.
- Hit the Apply button first followed by clicking OK to save these changes.
- Now, restart the PC and once the first cycle of the rebooting process ends, continuously press F8 keys until the next page comes in.
- From the consequent page, select the Safe Mode option.
- Boot into Safe Mode on the consequent move.
5] Update Windows to resolve CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION
Microsoft releasing major builds and cumulative updates containing fixes for various bugs and problems. Keeping the Operating System updated is one of the most effective tasks to maintain it well. As outdated one is weaker in strength and easily be affected with CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD Error. So, let’s move out for installing all these available patches in the below part.
Important – Manage to get connected with a speedy internet connection. In case of using Mobile Hotspot, disable the Metered Connection first. Or else, the downloading process will not start. When all set, you can move with below proceedings –
- Launch the Windows Settings app pressing “Win+I” keyboard shortcuts combinedly.
- When the app unrolls, move out for Update & Security tile and click on it.
- After the succeeding page loads, make a click on Check for updates button (see snapshot).
- If you come across the message “You’re up to date”, don’t bother about that.
- When all the patches are available here, select the Download button to start getting them in the system.
- Once downloading ends, the installation will start automatically.
- Keep your eyes on the screen for further instructions coming here. You might have to reboot Windows quite a few times to complete the task.
6] Uninstall programs engage in collision with each other
Whenever two or more similar applications stay in the system, they are more likely to cause a collision in between. As a result, many valuable resources get deleted from the system. And obviously missing resources end up calling CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD error code. In no way, you can stop the consequence unless we uninstall one from there. To uninstall an app, follow the below proceedings –
- Launch the built-in Settings app first using the same procedure as the previous workaround.
- Head to Apps category on the app interface.
- Reach out to the programs colliding with each other in the list.
- Once moved there, perform a click on each.
- Choose the Uninstall button from the extended pane.
- When UAC prompts for permission, hit Yes to give consent.
- Reboot the device after the process ends properly.
- After signing back in, perform a check for BSOD stop error in the system.
- If the error resolves, download and install the applications again if required.
7] Offer a temporary break to the Hardware accessories
It’s shocking that people repeatedly reporting they have CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Error just after connecting Hardware accessories. Nowadays, an additional Hard Disk or a DVD drive is necessary or a variety of reasons. Well, the fix is simple enough and only disconnecting does the trick. Follow the below guidelines and offer them a momentarily break –
- Disconnect additional hard drive or DVD drive you have.
- Place them a safe and accessible place with care.
- Now, Restart Windows 10 PC.
- Windows after performing a cycle of rebooting check for the BSOD error in the system.
- If it resolves successfully, plug in all the separated accessories one by one.
- Now, open a web browser from the computer and make a visit to the manufacturer website for those devices.
- Download and install again the latest drivers and work without issues.
8] Deploy Windows Default Blue Screen Troubleshooter
CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD Error can damage the whole system in a blink of an eye. Taking it with utmost concern and minimize the effects, Microsoft brought a new tool. The utility is named Blue Screen Troubleshooter made its way out in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. If you are using an upgraded version of OS, follow the below guidelines and apply the tool –
- Open Windows Settings application.
- From the app accessible area, proceed to Update & Security tab and do a click on it.
- Once the following page loads, select Troubleshoot residing on the left-hand side.
- Jump on to the adjacent right and proceed for Blue Screen option.
- Once found, select it to expand in the pane.
- Hit Run the Troubleshooter once come in the view.
Upon execution, this tool will fix blue screen windows 10 stop code error from the PC.
9] Check the Defective Windows image files and fix troublesome ones
Some Windows image files in the system can go courted and thus cause CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD Error. In this case of resolving the issue and those files, Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool come handy. The only platform where it executes is Elevated Command Prompt. See the method down below –
- Open the taskbar Search bar using Win+Q hotkeys pressed together.
- Type cmd.exe in the empty text area and when results show up, do a right-click on Command Prompt.
- Select Run as Administrator from menu appearing.
- After UAC prompts for permission, hit Yes to provide consent.
- In the black window, type the following command and hit Enter key –
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
- In a moment the tool will start checking for problematic windows image files.
- The process might take some extra time. Consider that and be patient.
- When it finishes finally, Restart the Windows to make the changes effective.
10] Delete Corrupted Windows Update patches
Usually, the Windows updating process is an autonomous one and doesn’t really end in midway. But if sometimes that happens, may lead to CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD error code. So to stay away from this action, we have to uninstall these dreadful files immediately. Here is how to remove those update files –
- Do a click on the magnifier icon locating in Taskbar and allow opening Taskbar Search.
- Enter the text “appwiz.cpl” in the blank typing area followed by a hit on the Enter key.
- Once the Programs and Features window come in the view, click on View installed updates located in the left pane.
- On the right when all patches are available, reach to latest received patch.
- Make a right-click on it and choose Uninstall once appears.
- Keep following on-screen instruction until they get removed completely.
11] Use Disk Cleanup tool to Fix CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION
Windows produces temporary execution files and store them in Disk Space. Though these are unnecessary components, take equal space in the drive. Afterward, when piling up largely, they will occupy huge space in it. As a result, the disk runs in low space and issues like CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION show up. Disk Cleanup utility can easily delete these unnecessary files and free up disk space. Here is how to use the utility –
- Do a right-click on the Start menu icon and select the Run option.
- When it opens, type cleanmgr in the null text box and press Enter key.
- This action will bring up a small dialog box asking to choose the favorable drive for cleaning.
- Choose C: by clicking on the dropdown menu and hit OK button also.
- Disk Cleanup utility will be visible after a little bit of calculation. Come down to the bottom and hit the Clean up system files button.
- That small popup will float up again and from there choose C: followed by pressing Enter key.
- In a moment after calculating, Disk Cleanup for (C:) appears. Move out for Files to delete section and check all boxes except Downloads.
- Hit the OK button from the bottom of this wizard and let the cleanup begin.
- This process might take a good amount of time. Hold the patience accordingly and let it get over normally.
- Once the process ends, reboot the system and check if the BSOD error code persists.
Ensure nothing left in the recycle Bin before start cleaning everything. If something left out there, restore in the proper location.
12] Use Disk Checking Utility to recover poor areas in Hard Disk
Hard Disk can have bad areas in it after using for a prolonged period of time. This sometimes can also cause CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD Error. Disk Checking Utility potentiality detects and fixes up these poor segments easily. This utility powers up in the Elevated Command Prompt. To complete the task, move with below guidelines –
- Press Ctrl+ Alt+ Del keyboard shortcuts at one go until a startup page opens.
- Select Task Manager to launch from there.
- From the appearing window, do a click on File option located at the extreme upper left corner.
- Choose Run a new task option eventually.
- Once a dialog shows up, type cmd in its empty text box.
- Put a checkmark in the box before “Run this task with administrative privileges”.
- Hit Enter key to open Elevated Command Prompt directly.
- When in the prompt window, type the following command-line tool at the base of winking cursor –
chkdsk C: /f /r /x
- Press Enter to activate the Disk Checking tool.
- The process might consume a good amount of time, wait until it finishes off normally.
- After the process ends, restart the device and when sign back in, check for the BSOD error.
13] Revert back to the earlier state using System Restore
Whenever we make changes in a system, the Windows registry tweaks itself. Being a well-furnished system, it can end up causing CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Error when something goes wrong. Performing a System Restore will guide you back to the point where there was no BSOD error.
Note that this process will only work if you did create a restore point earlier. Unless you have one, this workaround is useless. If you have a point created before, proceed with following –
- Invoke Run Command box pressing Windows key and R altogether.
- When it is visible, type rstrui and hit the Enter key.
- Once the System Restore wizard appears on the screen, select Next to proceed.
- After the consequent page loads, make a click on Show more restore points and reveal all the points you have created beforehand.
- Choose the last one in the list and make a click on Next.
- From the next window, hit Finish located at the bottom end and start the process.
14] Fix up Corrupted System resources
Whenever there are corrupted system resources or missing DLL files, BSOD error will come up. To fix them, System File Checker serves the best. We have to enter into the Elevated Command Prompt for executing the tool. Rest guidelines are as follows –
- Right-click on Start menu and select Run from the Power menu.
- Type cmd in the text box provided in the wizard.
- Now press Ctrl+ Shift+ Enter and get access to Elevated Command Prompt directly.
- While in the black window, type following command at the blinking cursor –
Sfc /scannow
- Activate System File Checker pressing Enter key. It will detect all the corruptions in system components.
- Wait here until the process ends normally.
- Reboot the device and check for the issue.
15] Delete Third-party antivirus programs to fix CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION
Malware causes severe damages to the system and they are inevitable. We really need a tool that can resolve them properly. In the past, people used to have third-party antimalware tools in those cases. But nowadays, Windows Security offers the best deal in malware issues. All the similar third applications are in a sense unnecessary. Furthermore, there is always a sharp chance of getting CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD error when you use them. Therefore, let’s uninstall them before it’s too late. Here is how to remove such an application –
- Perform a right-click on Start and select Apps and Features from the Win+X menu.
- Move out to the third party antivirus program in the appearing list.
- Select the app first from there.
- Hit the Uninstall button.
- If User Account Control prompts, select Yes to give consent.
- Follow the appearing guidelines in the display until the process ends.
16] Fix up memory problems using Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD error code occurs in your system when there are memory issues in it. It usually indicates whether there are some bad areas in RAM or wrongly allocated memory device. In those cases, Windows Memory Diagnostic can play the savior role. Here is how to proceed for the tool –
- Open up the Windows Settings app making a conjugal press of Win+I hotkeys.
- Once you come across a search box in the app UI, type memory in it.
- Choose “Diagnose your computer’s memory problems” when visible in the result.
- In a second, the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool will appear.
- Select “Restart now and check for problems (recommended)” option from the wizard.
- Now, Windows will undergo restarting first. After signing back in, a blue screen will come in display and start detecting bad RAM.
- Once the process hits 100%, the System will restart automatically once again.
- Coming back to operation afterward, check the results of carried out diagnosis the System Tray – Notification area.
17] Save Backup and Reinstall Windows 10
We can expect that by now you have already fixed CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD error in Windows 10. It’s unfortunate and frustrating if you are failed to do so. In that case, we suggest you the last resort. You can reinstall Windows 10. By doing so accurately, there will be no more issues coming up next.
Before moving to perform the task, don’t forget to make a windows backup along with important files. Recommended to take out these data in an external drive preferable in USB storage. Connect the device with the speedy internet connection via wireless or broadband network. In the case of being nervous, ask help from professionals. Thus there will not be much of a risk of problems evolving later on.
Hope, you have successfully resolved CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION Windows 10 BSOD Error now.
Methods:
1] Make the Automatic Restarting of Windows disabled
2] Update all the drivers
3] Eliminate Malware issues by detecting in Windows Security
4] Boot the device in Safe Mode and load only basic programs
5] Update Windows 10
6] Uninstall programs engaged in conflict
7] Offer a temporary break to the Hardware accessories
8] Deploy Windows Default Blue Screen Troubleshooter
9] Check the Defective Windows image files and fix troublesome ones
10] Delete Corrupted Windows Update patches
11] Use Disk Cleanup tool
12] Use Disk Checking Utility to recover bad areas in Hard Disk
13] Revert back to the earlier state using System Restore
14] Fix up Corrupted System resources
15] Delete Third-party antivirus programs
16] Fix up memory problems using Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
17] Save Backup and Reinstall Windows 10
That’s all!!
Did you are Getting Critical Structure Corruption Blue Screen Error frequently at startup, or after a recent Windows update? You are not alone, a number of users report Windows 10 CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION suddenly while playing games, watching a movie or working with heavy Graphics related applications such as Photoshop, 3D Max, Autocad etc. Some others report on the Microsoft forum like:
Since upgrading to windows 10 aka 22H2, I’m constantly getting the “critical structure corruption” BSOD; well, it happens at random, sometimes when I’m working, sometimes when my PC is idling.
As per the Microsoft bug check, CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION is generated when the kernel detects that critical kernel code or data has been corrupted. Which causes due to
- Critical kernel code or data purposefully or accidentally changed by a driver
- Faulty hardware – In many cases, this is usually faulty memory
Again sometimes, Virus malware infection, Corrupted system files, and third-party software conflicts also cause Different Windows 10 BSOD.
Contents
- 1 Fix critical structure corruption BSOD
- 1.1 Try Automatic Repair, If windows restart frequently
- 1.2 Repair Corrupted System Files With DISM and Sfc Utility
- 1.3 Check Memory Errors using the Memory Diagnostic Tool
- 1.4 Check the same issue with the new user account
- 1.5 Update the Display driver
- 1.6 Reinstall Display driver
Whenever you face a Blue screen error the first thing we recommend, remove all external hardware that includes a Printer, scanner, external hard disk or any other USB device And starts windows normally.
If any incompatible device or Driver conflict causes the issue removing external devices fix the problem. Insert one by one to find out which device causing the problem or reinstall the driver for the device to fix the issue.
Try Automatic Repair, If windows restart frequently
If the BSOD is frequent, Windows 10 continuously restarts with this “critical structure corruption” That causes you to need to perform Automatic repair that automatically checks and fixes the problem that prevents windows startup. To do this you need a Windows 10 Installation media If you don’t have one, here is how to create Bootable Windows 10 USB/DVD.
- Insert the installation USB and boot Windows 10 from it.
- In the ‘Windows setup’ page select the ‘language to install’, ‘Time and currency format’ and the ‘keyboard or input method’ and click on ‘next’.
- Click on ‘Repair your computer’ and select ‘Troubleshoot’.
- Click on ‘Advanced options’ and select ‘Startup Repair’ and select the operating system.
- This will restart the windows and start the diagnostic process And analyze the various settings, configuration options, and system files.
- After That Restart windows and check if there is no more CRITICAL_STRUCTURE_CORRUPTION BSOD.
Repair Corrupted System Files With DISM and Sfc Utility
If the problem started After recent windows 10 Upgrade, there is chance system files get corrupted, or missing during the upgrade process. We recommend Run DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management ) command that repairs the System image and SFC Utility to restore missing corrupted system files.
Note: If Windows unable to start normally Due to frequent BSOD, We recommend boot into safe mode ( a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system, only allows essential system programs and services to start up at boot and allow to perform troubleshooting steps. )
- Type cmd on the start menu search
- Right-click on the command prompt, select run as administrator
- Type the following command, and then press Enter. It may take several minutes for the command operation to be completed.
dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealt - After you get the message “The operation completed successfully” type the command sfc/scannow and press the enter key.
- This will start scanning for corrupted missing system files if found any, SFC utility automatically restores them from a compressed folder located %WinDir%\System32\dllcache.
- Restart windows normally, After 100% complete the scanning process and check there is no more BSOD error.
Check Memory Errors using the Memory Diagnostic Tool
As mentioned before, one of the possible causes for this problem is faulty hardware, such as a corrupted memory module. Run the built-in Memory diagnostic tool, to identify if memory causing the problem.
- Press Windows + R, type mdsched.exe and press Enter.
- The memory Diagnostic tool opens like the image below.
Here you have options Restart now and check for problems (recommended) to check the status of your memory card right now or choose to Check for problems the next time I start my computer if you are too occupied now.
Select your preferred option, We recommend save your work and click Restart now and check for problems.
This will restart windows and You will see this page showing the progress of the check and the number of passes it will run on memory.
If you don’t see any error, your memory card is not causing any issues.
Read: How to Find windows memory diagnostic tool Test Results
Check the same issue with the new user account
Sometimes Corrupted user profiles also cause failure to load startup programs that cause the system fails to start or random restart with different BSOD errors. Try these steps to create a new user account and check if it fixes the issue. Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:
- Go to Settings, (using Windows + I shortcut key)
- Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
- Select Add an Account.
- Enter a username and hit Next.
- Click on Finish.
- Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
- Check if the issue persists.
Update the Display driver
Open the device manager by searching for the device manager in the Start menu and clicking its icon.
This will display all installed driver lists, Look for your graphics card under the “display adapters.” You should note that the name for the graphics card will be different depending on the manufacturer.
Right-click on the graphics card “update driver” option.
Select the “Search automatically for updated software driver“ option. Picking this option allows the computer to search for an update to your graphics card driver. This update is automatically installed on the laptop.
Reinstall Display driver
If windows didn’t install the latest driver, then Reinstall the display driver manually. To do this
- Visit the Device or Graphics card (if installed) manufacturers website.
- Look for the latest available driver, download and save to your local drive.
- Again open Device manager, and expend the display adapter.
- Right-click on the installed graphics driver, and select uninstall.
- Restart windows to completely remove the driver.
- Now Install the driver you have previously downloaded from the manufacturer website.
- Restart windows and check the BSOD problem is resolved.
Did these solutions help to fix “critical structure corruption” BSOD on windows 10? Let us know on the comments below,
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