В процессе работы, при запуске игр или программ, некоторые пользователи могут сталкиваться с ошибкой DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER на синем экране, которая вызвана тем, что какой-либо драйвер переполнил стековый буфер в оперативной памяти, в результате чего система была остановлена.
В этой инструкции подробно о возможных способах исправить рассматриваемую ошибку в Windows 11 и Windows 10.
Анализ файла дампа памяти в WinDbg
По умолчанию, при сбоях на синем экране, включая DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER Windows 11/10 создаёт дамп памяти с необходимыми данными о сбоях, которые можно использовать для анализа (если дампы не сохраняются автоматически, эту функцию можно включить).
Для анализа дампов памяти можно использовать специальные программы и, несмотря на наличие более простых альтернатив, я рекомендую использовать WinDbg, установить которую можно из Microsoft Store или по этой ссылке.
После установки и запуска WinDbg, действия будут следующими:
- В главном меню программы перейдите в Файл — Start Debugging — Open Dump File и загрузите файл дампа памяти, созданный при последнем сбое DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER из папки C:\Windows\Minidump
- Дождитесь загрузки дампа памяти, после чего либо введите
!analyze -v
в строку ввода команд, либо нажмите по ссылке с этим же текстом в верхней панели, дождитесь завершения анализа дампа памяти.
- В разделе MODULE_NAME/IMAGE_NAME в отчёте вы сможете увидеть, какой драйвер или ПО привели к сбою. В моём случае — это файл драйвера с расширением .sys
- Если вы не знаете, что это за драйвер, достаточно выполнить поиск по его имени в Интернете, с большой вероятностью назначение драйвера и устройство или ПО, которому он соответствует, будет найдено.
- Определив сбойный драйвер, вы можете обновить или откатить его, используя версию на официальном сайте оборудования, отключить соответствующее устройство, если оно не используется, удалить ПО, установившее этот драйвер (некоторые программы устанавливают собственные драйверы виртуальных устройств).
К сожалению, в некоторых случаях в дампе памяти при ошибках DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER нет информации о каких-либо сторонних драйверах или процессах и упоминаются лишь системные процессы ядра ntoskrnl.exe или служб svchost.exe. В этой ситуации можно попробовать использовать следующие подходы для исправления ошибки.
Другие способы исправить ошибку
Ниже — список «универсальных» действий, которые помочь в решении проблемы с синим экраном DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER в Windows 11/10:
- Если ошибка появляется только при запуске конкретной игры или программы, особенно если речь идёт о не самом лицензионном её варианте, может помочь её установка из другого источника, а иногда — отключение антивируса (или добавление программы в его исключения), при условии, что вы уверены в её благонадёжности и готовы к возможным последствиям.
- При появлении ошибки только в графически интенсивных приложениях, обновите драйверы видеокарты (при наличии дискретной и интегрированной — обеих), а если последние версии драйверов уже установлены, попробуйте предыдущие. Также может помочь отключение разгона видеокарты.
- Если простая перезагрузка решает проблему до следующего завершения работы и включения, отключите быстрый запуск Windows — это может помочь.
- В случае, если до недавнего времени проблема не наблюдалась, можно использовать точки восстановления системы на дату, когда всё работало исправно.
- Выполните восстановление системных файлов Windows, запустив командную строку от имени администратора и по порядку используя следующие две команды:
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth sfc /scannow
- Если у вас используется разогнанная оперативная память, профиль XMP, попробуйте его отключить и проверить, решило ли это проблему. Если проблема сохраняется, выполните проверку оперативной памяти на ошибки.
- Проверьте, появляется ли ошибка, если использовать чистую загрузку Windows. Если в этом случае всё работает исправно, судя по всему, причина — какая-то сторонняя служба или ПО в автозагрузке Windows.
- При наличии подозрений на присутствие вирусов и/или вредоносного ПО на компьютере, выполните проверку, рекомендую использовать Kaspersky Rescue Disk или KVRT
- В случае, если недавно переустанавливалась Windows, установите оригинальные драйверы из раздела «Чипсет» для вашей материнской платы или ноутбука с сайта производителя. При наличии обновления БИОС — обновите его.
Надеюсь, один из вариантов поможет исправить ошибку. Буду благодарен, если вы поделитесь в комментариях информацией о том, что решило проблему с синим экраном DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER в вашем случае.
Are you bothered by the DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER blue screen of death? If you are struggling against this problem, believe me and this article is what you need. MiniTool Solution will give you a detailed tutorial to fix this error.
As one of the common blue screen errors of Windows, DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER indicates that a driver has overrun a stack-based buffer, and your PC will shut down and restart automatically. This blue screen error looks like the following image.
The DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER might appear for various factors and here are some common items.
- Overclock PC. Many Windows users prefer overclocking their computers to obtain the best performance, but this may cause many problems including the BSOD error we are talking about.
- Certain system files. System files might also cause the problem. Sometimes you will get a window with error message showing the name of the file that causes the problem, rather than blue screen.
- Peripheral that isn’t compatible with the current version of Windows 10. This factor can be checked easily by disconnecting all your external peripherals, especially USB flash drive and external hard drive.
Well, this error might come forth unexpectedly and bring other problems for your Windows PC. Fortunately, you can fix it by yourself with the solutions provided below. The screenshots are also offered to help you understand.
Tip: To avoid any data loss, backup is necessary before fixing this blue screen error. You can choose to back up date and even operating system. Here is a simple guide for you.
Solution 1: Update Your Windows
Both your hardware and software can lead to BSOD errors including DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER, but Windows updates can fix most of the known errors.
Commonly, your windows will check, download and install updates automatically. However, some updates might not be installed for odd reasons, so you’d better check Windows update manually.
Just open Windows Settings and click on Update & Security. In Windows Update section, click Check for updates in the right pane.
Once any available updates are checked, your Windows will install them automatically. When Windows finishes installing the latest updates, please restart your computer to check whether the error is fixed.
Solution 2: Keep Installed Drivers Updated
DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER BSOD might appear due to outdated or corrupted drivers. Thus, it’s advisable to always make sure that you have the latest drivers installed.
Step 1: Right-click Start button and select Device Manager to open it.
Step 2: In the main interface of Device Manager, locate the driver you want to update and right-click it, and then hit Update driver.
Step 3: Now, choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
Your Windows 10 will check, download and install the latest and appropriate driver. Then, do the same operation to other drivers to make sure that all of them are updated to the latest version.
Solution 3: Run Blue Screen Troubleshooter
Windows Troubleshooter is a built-in tool used to deal with various system errors. Of course, it can troubleshoot errors that cause Windows to stop or restart unexpectedly, which is known as blue screen errors.
Therefore, you can try this tool to fix DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER Windows 10. Let’s have a look at the detailed steps.
Step 1: Open Windows Settings and go ahead to Update & Security.
Step 2: Switch to Troubleshoot in the left pane.
Step 3: Locate and click Blue Screen in the right pane, and then click Run the troubleshooter.
The tool will start detecting problems. If any problems are checked, just follow the onscreen instructions to complete the troubleshooter.
Solution 4: Disable Fast Startup
Most users enable fast startup feature to make their computer start faster after shutdown. But this feature might lead to this error as well, and some users have fixed the error by disabling fast startup.
Step 1: Invoke Control Panel and navigate to System and Security > Power Option > Choose what the power buttons do.
Step 2: Click Change settings that are currently unavailable to make changes for the setting of fast startup.
Step 3: Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click Save changes.
Then, restart your PC and check if DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER is resolved.
Solution 5: Perform SFC Scan
As the system file is one of the factors causing this error, another feasible way to fix it is performing SFC scan. This tool can check corrupted system files and replace them with normal ones.
Follow the steps below to run SFC scan:
Step 1: Run Command Prompt as administrator.
Step 2: Input the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
Step 3: Wait patiently until the scanning process is finished. Restart your PC to see if the error is fixed.
Step 4: If the error still exists, you need to run DISM command to repair the system image. In Command Prompt, type command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.
Step 5: After the scanning process is completed, restart your PC and perform SFC scan again.
In this way, the corrupted system files should be repaired and your computer should work smoothly.
Solution 6: Check Your Hard Drive
DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER can also appear if the Master Boot Record (MBR) or the file system is corrupted on your hard drive. To remove this error in this case, you need to fix MBR and check your file system.
You can choose to use Windows built-in tool Command Prompt or a third-party program, and MiniTool Partition Wizard is recommended here. The specific steps for both tools are provided below.
#1 Use Command Prompt
You need to run Command Prompt in Advanced Startup options without normally running your computer. Here are detailed tutorials.
Step 1: Restart your computer while holding Shift key to enter Advanced Startup.
Step 2: Choose Troubleshot and then Advanced Options. When your get the following interface, choose Command Prompt.
Step 3: In Command Prompt, input the following commands and press Enter key after each to fix MBR:
- exe /rebuildbcd
- exe /fixmbr
- exe /fixboot
step 4: To check the file system of your hard drive, you need to run chkdsk command as well. Just enter chkdsk /r *: (* refers to the drive letter of the specific partition for which you want to check file system) and press Enter.
Note: Please make sure that the selected partition has a drive letter, or this command will fail to work on this partition.
Step 5: Run chkdsk command for every partition. Then, restart your computer to check if the issue is removed.
#2 Use MiniTool Partition Wizard
MiniTool Partition Wizard is a great assistant to help you manage hard drive and resolve some related problems.
It allows you to upgrade to larger hard drive easily without data loss. Also, it provides Rebuild MBR and Check File System feature to help you resolve DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER.
To do that, you need to use the Bootable Media Builder of MiniTool Partition Wizard and this feature is only available in paid editions. You can purchase Pro Ultimation edition to have a try and the steps to fix the error are also provided below.
Step 1: Install and registry the application on a normally running computer to get its main interface.
Step 2: Click Bootable Media icon to invoke Bootable Media Builder and then create a bootable disc with this feature.
Step 3: Boot the computer which has DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER BSOD from the bootable disc by setting it as the first boot device. Then, enter the main interface of MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Step 4: Select the hard drive whose MBR is corrupted and choose Rebuild MBR for the left pane. Alternatively, you can right-click the drive and choose Rebuild MBR from the context menu.
Step 5: Click Apply button to perform the pending operation.
Step 6: Now, select a partition and choose Check File System from the left pane, or right-click it and select the feature from the context menu.
Note: This feature only works for hard drives which have drive letters.
Step 7: In the pop-up window, choose Check & fix detected errors and click Start button.
Then, MiniTool Partition Wizard will start scanning the file system. When the process is completed, you can see the scanning and repairing result as the following screenshot shows.
Step 8: Restart your computer from your local disk. The error should be fixed completely if it’s caused by corrupted file system or MBR.
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Solution 7: Uninstall the Problematic Software
If you encounter DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER Windows 10 right after installing certain third-party software, then chances are that this software causes this error. Thus, it is wise to consider uninstalling this problematic software.
Just open Control Panel and navigate to Programs > Programs and Features.
All your installed programs will be listed as the following picture shows. Find the recently installed program and click Uninstall.
Sometimes, your hardware might be responsible for this error. If your hardware is not compatible with your motherboard, the system will crash easily and you may get blue screen errors.
Therefore, if you installed new hardware recently, remove or replace it. Then, check if the error is resolved.
In addition, the faulty memory module can also cause blue screen errors. Fortunately, you can check memory errors using Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
To open this tool, press Windows + R to open Run window, and type mdsched.exe and click OK.
You can see two options in the pop-up window of Windows Memory Diagnostic. After saving your work, click Restart now and check for problems (recommended).
This operation will restart your Windows and start checking for memory module errors. Then, just wait until the process is completed.
Solution 9: Reset Your Windows
If all of the solutions mentioned above fail to work, then you can consider resetting your Windows 10. This operation will delete all files from your system partition, so you’d better back them up in advance.
Here are the steps to perform Windows 10 reset:
Step 1: Restart your computer while pressing Shift key.
Step 2: After getting the interface requiring you to Choose an option, choose Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > Remove everything.
Step 3: Then, choose Only the drive where Windows is installed > Just remove my files and click Reset button. After that, follow the onscreen instruction to complete Windows resetting.
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Bottom line
With the solutions introduced in this post, you can easily fix DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER.
If you have any questions while trying the solutions above, please feel free to tell us. You can leave a message on the following comment zone or contact us via [email protected].
Driver Overran Stack Buffer FAQ
What is overran stack buffer?
DRIVE OVERRAN STACK buffer is one of the common blue screen errors you might receive in Windows. It indicates that a driver has overrun a stack-based buffer.
For example, if one parameter is 32-bit but the driver sent a 64-bit value, we say the drive overran the buffer. And the driver would have overwritten the function’s return address and jumped back to an arbitrary address when the function returned.
What causes driver overran stack buffer?
The reasons for the drive overran stack buffer error are various. Commonly, it is caused by problematic applications or outdated drivers. You might also receive the error for other factors, such as overclocking your PC, corrupted system files, etc.
How do I boot up in safe mode in Windows 10?
There are several methods you can use to boot into the Safe Mode, but the easiest way is to press and hold the Shift key while restarting your computer. When your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Enable Safe Mode > Restart.
What causes blue screen Windows 10?
Blue screen errors are generally caused by the poorly written device drivers or hardware issue on your computer, such as faulty memory, components overheating, power supply issue, hardware running beyond its specification limits and etc. When blue screen errors appear, your computer will crash and stop working.
One can’t deny how frustrating it is to encounter a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) on a Windows system. The BSoD may lead your system from malfunctioning to frequently crashing, making your device and data stored on it inaccessible. One such problematic error is Driver Overran Stack Buffer. This bug code may appear on your device at any time. For example, you could be watching YouTube videos, playing games, or installing Windows updates, and out of nowhere, you see this stop code with a blue screen on your system. Hence, fixing it becomes quite necessary. But before that, let’s first understand what this error means.
What does Driver Overran Stack Buffer mean?
Driver_Overran_Stack_Buffer error contains a bug check value of 0x000000F7, which points out that a driver has overrun a stack-based buffer. It is a classic ‘buffer overrun’ attack. Due to this, the system may go down or become inaccessible to prevent malicious users from gaining complete control over it.
Corrupted or faulty drivers and hardware are the primary culprits for this BSoD error. However, other reasons that may also contribute are damaged or missing system files, third-party buggy software, incomplete or pending Windows update, etc. While there could be multiple reasons, we’ve enlisted the best possible fixes below to fix stop code Driver Overran Stack Buffer.
Boot PC in Safe Mode
Before performing the fixes below, we recommend you boot your PC in Safe Mode. The Safe Mode will help you boot the system in a basic state, with minimum required files and drivers. It will further let you observe and narrow down the source of the problem and help you solve the issue.
Run BSoD Troubleshooter
Windows features a troubleshooting utility that helps you combat multiple issues with your system. BSoD troubleshooter is one such built-in tool that you can use to fix the blue screen Driver Overran Stack Buffer. To run BSoD Troubleshooter, follow the given steps:
- Press Windows + I to open Settings and follow Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Run troubleshooters automatically, then notify me.
- The error-fixing method will start. So keep reviewing the process and follow the further instructions given on the screen (if any).
- Once the process is done, close the window and reboot your system. Next, check if the system is free from this blue screen Driver Overran Stack Buffer.
Install Necessary Windows Updates
As Microsoft keeps releasing the required patches and updates, installing and updating your system from time to time is recommended to ensure smooth and secure system operation. However, if the important updates are missing from your system, it may not function as it should and even run into different errors, such as slow performance, malfunctioning, or BSoDs. Hence, check if your system is up-to-date with all the Windows Updates. To do so, follow the given steps:
- Open Settings and follow Update & Security > Windows Update > Install now.
Let your system install the updates, and then reboot your device. Once rebooted, check if the stop code Driver Overran Stack Buffer persists.
Ensure that your device has the latest Device Drivers Installed
Drivers usually remain the major cause behind blue screen errors. If outdated, incompatible, or corrupt graphic drivers are installed on the system, you may encounter Driver Overran Stack Buffer on Windows 10 or 11 systems. Hence, make sure that your device has the latest compatible drivers installed. To do so, follow the given instructions:
- Open Device Manager from Start and go to the device category for which you want to check the driver. For example, in the below image, we’re checking for Display adapters.
- Right-click on the driver and choose the Update driver option from the available ones.
- When you click on the Update driver option, it will show you further options. Select Search automatically for drivers.
Your Windows will look for the latest driver software compatible with your system. If your device already has the latest driver available, don’t do anything but proceed with the next solution.
Run Hardware and Device Troubleshooter
Sometimes, you may encounter this issue due to some hardware issue. You can run a hardware and device troubleshooter, find the root cause and fix the problem as instructed. Follow the given steps to do so:
- Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R, type msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic and click OK.
Further, click Next on the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooting window.
- Scanning will start. Wait until the process is completed.
- You’ll be prompted with the recommended fixes. For example, if you’re prompted to restart your PC to finish installing the drivers and updates, you can select Apply this fix. Or, if you’re sure that this won’t help, you can select the Skip this fix option and proceed further.
If you choose to Skip this fix, it may further show you other details, such as Device Install Settings. In addition, it elaborates that Windows is not set to check for up-to-date drivers when a new device is installed. However, you can click Enable to check automatically for the newest device drivers on Windows update.
Following this, read further instructions carefully and complete the troubleshooting process. Once done, restart your PC or laptop and check if the problem is solved.
Uninstall incompatible or buggy software from your device
Buggy, corrupt, or incompatible third-party software may cause your system’s blue screen errors, such as Driver_Overran_Stack_Buffer. You can try uninstalling software or programs from your system to remove the problem. Follow the steps given below:
- Go to Windows Search or press Windows + S to access it.
- Type Control Panel to open it and then go to Programs > Uninstall a program.
- Select the program you may have recently installed that is causing issues with your system and click Uninstall.
Complete the uninstalling process and close the window. Then, reboot your system and check if the problem is solved.
Repair Damaged or Corrupted System Files
The major reason behind a BSoD error on Windows systems is missing, corrupted, or damaged system files. You can try running the System File Checker (SFC) utility via Command Prompt to finally get rid of such files to solve the issue.
- Open Command Prompt and run it as administrator from Windows Search.
- In the open cmd window, type SFC/scannow and hit Enter key.
- The process for finding and replacing the damaged or incorrect version of system files with their correct versions will start.
Once complete, you can close the window and restart your system. If the process shows you further steps to follow, do so and then complete the process.
Test your RAM
Faulty RAM may also be the root cause behind the Driver Overran Stack Buffer BSoD error. You can check issues with the RAM with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. Follow the given steps to run this tool and test your RAM.
- Open Search, type Windows Memory Diagnostic, and click Open.
- Next, click Restart now and check for problems (recommended).
- On selecting this, your system will restart, and the test will initiate to check problems with your RAM.
- Review the test results and follow the instructions on the screen (if any).
Perform System Restore
System Restore is also a good idea to return your system to its good old functioning state. However, this process will undo all the settings after returning to a certain or default configuration, causing data loss. Hence, we’d recommend backup or restoring your data with professional data recovery software before performing System Restore on Windows.
Once you’re done recovering or backing up your data, follow the given steps:
- Go to Search, type Create a restore point, and click Open.
- Now, on the System Properties tab, navigate to the System Protection tab, and there, click System Restore.
- Click Next, choose a restore point from the available options and click Scan for affected programs.
- It will show you all the programs being affected during the process.
- Click Close > Next > Finish to complete the process.
- Your device will restore to a chosen restore point. Next, reboot the device and check if the issue is solved.
Reset Windows
Lastly, if nothing works, you’d be left with one choice – Resetting Windows. Although it’d fix the issue, it may put your data at risk. But if you already have data backup or plan to restore your important files with professional data recovery software, proceed and reset Windows with the following steps:
- Open Settings by pressing Windows + I, go to Update & Security > Recovery > Reset PC.
- On the next prompt, click Remove everything.
- Now, select Local reinstall.
- You’ll see the current settings. If you’re OK with it, click Next.
- If you want some changes, click Change settings, select the option you want to proceed with, and click Confirm.
- Let the process end, close the window, and your system will be as fresh as a new leaf.
It should do the trick and remove the stop code Driver Overran Stack Buffer from your Windows PC/laptop.
FAQs
How do I Run BSoD Troubleshooter in Windows 10?
Windows 10 also has a built-in BSoD Troubleshooter like Windows 11. You can run it by accessing Settings and following Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Find & fix other problems > Blue Screen. There, click Run the troubleshooter and let the process end.
I factory reset my PC to fix the Driver Overran Stack Buffer issue. But it keeps coming back. Why it’s happening?
When you factory reset your Windows PC, it only fixes a few minor issues with the driver. Any major problem, such as outdated drivers, or faulty hardware, is not resolved by resetting the PC. This may be the reason the BSoD keeps coming after a factory reset.
Can a faulty SSD cause BSOD?
Yes. If an outdated SSD Firmware is available, your device can encounter a blue screen of death (BSoD) error.
What are the signs of a dying SSD?
When your SSD dies, it may give you some signals, such as:
- No bootable medium or device available error may pop up while booting the PC.
- PC may start running very slowly.
- Your device’s active and default applications may often freeze or crash.
- You can encounter BSoD repeatedly.
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A driver has overrun a stack-based buffer? Don’t worry, as you can fix this issue in no time by using the fixes in this article.
Stack-based buffer overflow Blue Screen of Death errors, such as Driver Overran Stack Buffer, are common. Though this error is frightening, like all other BSOD errors, it is easily fixed with some effective solutions.
In this article, we are going to acquaint you with these tried and tested ways to fix the Windows 10 error Driver Overran Stack Buffer. However, let us first shed some light on what this error means and its causes so you can troubleshoot better.
What Is Driver Overran Stack Buffer
With a 0x000000F7 bug check value, this BSOD error shows that a driver has overrun a stack-based buffer, i.e., the data it writes to a buffer on the stack is more than the data assigned to the buffer.
For example, if the driver sends a 64-bit value when the parameter is 32-bit, it is said to have overran the buffer, leading to unexpected system shutdown, crashes, or other issues. Many factors can be responsible for this error. Let us look at the top ones in the following section.
Windows 10/Windows 11 Driver Overran Stack Buffer Causes
The following factors may have caused the issue you are experiencing.
- Your operating system may be outdated
- The drivers on your computer are out-of-date
- The system files have become corrupted
- There may be issues with the hard drive
- Fast Startup is enabled on your computer
Now that you have enough knowledge about the DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK BSOD error, let us discuss its fixes.
Fixes for Driver Overran Stack Buffer Error
You can apply the following solutions to get rid of the Blue Screen of Death issue you are trying to fix.
Fix 1: Boot your computer in Safe Mode
The Safe Mode boots your PC with only the required drivers and files, and it is among the simplest ways to resolve the Windows 10 error Driver Overran Stack Buffer. Hence, you can follow the below steps to boot your device in Safe Mode.
- First, hold the power button for at least ten seconds to turn off the computer.
- Next, press the power button after the computer turns off.
- In this step, hold the power button for ten seconds when the computer is starting.
- Press the power button to start your computer.
- When the computer starts, press the power button for ten seconds to turn off the PC.
- You can now press the power button to restart the computer.
- Now, select Troubleshoot when asked to choose an option.
- Next, choose Advanced Options from the on-screen menu.
- In this step, select Startup Settings from the Advanced Options menu.
- Click Restart to get your computer restarted.
- Lastly, use the arrow keys to choose option 5 from the on-screen options, or press F5 on your keyboard to enter the Safe Mode with networking.
Also know: How to Enable Hyper-V on Windows 11
Fix 2: Run the built-in Windows troubleshooting tool
Windows boasts troubleshooting mechanisms for common issues, such as BSOD errors. You can run this tool before trying other solutions to check if it solves the problem. Here is how to perform this action.
- The first step is to use the Win+I hotkey to open settings.
- Next, select Update & Security from the settings menu.
- In this step, choose Troubleshoot from the left section of the update & security window.
- You can now find and click on the Blue Screen option in the right pane of the Troubleshoot window.
- Next, click Run the troubleshooter button to start the device scan.
- Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions to solve the detected problems.
Fix 3: Update your operating system
Outdated Windows may become buggy. It is recommended to keep it updated to fix issues like the one we are currently solving. Hence, you can take the following steps to update Windows.
- First, launch settings using the Win+I hotkey.
- Next, choose Update & Security from the available menu.
- In this step, select Windows Update from the left pane of the Update & Security window.
- You can now click Check for updates to find the updates available for your system.
- Next, download and install the latest available updates.
- Lastly, reboot your computer to save the changes.
Fix 4: Turn off Fast Startup
Fast Startup saves time by helping you start the computer quickly after shutting down. However, this feature also disturbs the device’s normal operation, resulting in Driver Overran Stack Buffer error and other issues. Hence, here is how to disable the Fast Startup.
- In the first step, you are required to open the Control Panel. You can access the Control Panel through the Windows search function.
- After opening the Control Panel, choose System and Security from the available menu.
- Next, navigate to the Power Option and choose what the power buttons do.
- In this step, select the option to Change settings that are currently unavailable.
- Lastly, uncheck the Turn on fast startup (recommended) box and click on the Save Changes button.
Fix 5: Update installed drivers
A driver is software that helps your computer system to communicate with the attached peripheral. Without an up-to-date driver, this communication breaks, leading to BSOD errors and other problems. Hence, performing a driver update is one of the most recommended solutions to your problem.
You can update drivers hassle-free using one of the best automatic driver update tools, such as Win Riser. The Win Riser program updates drivers automatically with a single click, creates and restores driver backups whenever required, eliminates malware, cleans junk, lets you schedule device scans, removes invalid registry entries, and manages startup items to optimize computer performance. You can download and experience this software from the following link.
After performing software installation (it only takes a few seconds), you can follow these simple directions to use this incredible program.
- First, let Win Riser perform an automatic scan on your computer to detect all issues.
- Next, review the results that appear on your screen.
- Click Fix Issues Now to solve all problems automatically.
- Lastly, reboot the computer to save the changes.
Fix 6: Scan your device for corrupted system files
Certain files are crucial for the system to function properly. If these files become corrupted, you may experience issues like the Windows 11/Windows 10 Driver Overran Stack Buffer error. Thus, here are the steps you can take to fix the system file problems.
- First, search and open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
- Next, input the sfc /scannow command in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.
- Restart your computer after the above process is complete.
- Check if the error vanished or not. If the error persists, run the DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth command in the administrator Command Prompt and restart the computer.
Fix 7: Perform a hard drive check
A corrupted hard drive is also a major factor that contributes to many computer problems, including the one you are attempting to solve. Hence, here are the directions you can follow to check and fix hard drive issues.
- First, restart the computer while pressing Shift on your keyboard to access Advanced Startup.
- Next, select Troubleshoot from the Advanced Startup menu.
- In this step, choose Advanced Options from the Troubleshoot menu.
- Next, select Command Prompt from the Advanced Options.
- The Command Prompt window will appear on your screen. Input the following commands one after the other in the Command Prompt. Remember to press Enter after each command.
exe /rebuildbcd
exe /fixmbr
exe /fixboot
- After executing the above commands, input chkdsk /r *: (here, * is the drive letter of the partition for which you wish to perform a system check) and press your keyboard’s Enter key. Run this command for all partitions and restart the computer.
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Windows 11/Windows 10 Driver Overran Stack Buffer Error Fixed
This article guided you through the fixes for the Driver Overran Stack Buffer BSOD issue on Windows 10/11. Hopefully, you are able to solve the error using one of the above solutions. However, if the problem persists or you have doubts/suggestions about this article, kindly leave a comment for us.
Let’s understand what causing DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER blue screen on Windows 10 And the solutions probably help fix the blue screen error.
Getting Windows 10 BSOD and the error says “Driver Overran Stack Buffer” your computer crashes and stops working. The blue screen error DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER bug check value 0x000000F7 indicates that a driver has overrun a stack-based buffer. The reasons for this blue screen error are various. Commonly, it is caused by problematic applications or outdated drivers. You might also receive the error for other factors, such as overclocking your PC, corrupted system files, etc. Well, whatever the reason, here we have various solutions apply to fix driver overran stack buffer BSOD on windows 10.
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- 1 Driver Overran Stack Buffer Windows 10
- 1.1 Install the latest Windows updates
- 1.2 Turn Off Fast Startup Feature
- 1.3 Keep Installed Drivers Updated
- 1.4 Check disk drive errors
- 1.5 Run System file checker utility
- 1.6 Run memory Diagnostic Tool
Driver Overran Stack Buffer Windows 10
Windows 10 Blue screen errors are generally caused by the poorly written device drivers or hardware issues on your computer, such as faulty memory, components overheating, power supply issues, hardware running beyond its specification limits and etc.
Lets first disconnect all external devices include printer, scanner, external HDD and see if windows perform normally.
Sometimes performing A power reset (or hard restart) clears all information from the computer’s memory without erasing any personal data. And Performing a power reset might fix various problems with windows 10 include this blue screen error.
- Again disconnect all devices include power code and VGA cable,
- If you are a laptop user, disconnect the power source, and remove the battery,
- Now press and hold the power button for 30 sec
- Let’s connect everything and start Windows check if this helps.
Pro Tip: If you are getting frequent blue screen error, Boot Into safe mode with networking and apply solutions below.
Install the latest Windows updates
Microsoft regularly pushes security updates with bug various bugs fixes and improvements. And many of these updates address hardware and software conflict or compatibility issues, that might cause Windows BSOD error. Also, they fix certain security flaws, therefore if you want your PC to be safe and free from errors its highly recommended that you use Windows Update and download the latest updates.
- Go to settings using the keyboard shortcut Windows + I,
- Click update & security than Windows update on the left-hand side,
- Now click Check for updates button to allow windows updates download and install from Microsoft server,
- Once done restart your PC to apply the update and check if the BSOD was gone.
Turn Off Fast Startup Feature
Windows 10 added Fast startup Feature, (Hybrid Shutdown feature) to reduce the startup up time, make windows start very fast. But this Feature has some Disadvantages which cause different problems on Windows 10, And a number of windows users report after disable the Windows 10 Fast startup feature Driver overran stack buffer BSOD Error fixed for them.
To disable Fast Startup Feature Windows 10
- Open control panel
- Here search for and select Power Option
- Now Choose what the power buttons do
- Then click on Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
- And here Uncheck Turn off fast startup (recommended).
- Save Settings and restart your PC.
- Now, See if it really resolves Driver overran stack buffer blue screen error.
Keep Installed Drivers Updated
Drivers are the key part of the operating system If a certain driver is outdated or corrupted, that can cause different problems include DRIVER_OVERRAN_STACK_BUFFER BSOD.
To check if the error is caused by a faulty drive, run an automatic driver update or manually update the drivers to the latest available versions. Install the latest drivers for any newly installed hardware device. If no new hardware has been installed, make sure you have the latest drivers for the below devices.
- Video card
- Network card or router (if present)
- Any removable or external disk drive
To manually update device driver on Windows 10
- Right click on Start menu and select device manager,
- This will open Device manager here you see all installed driver list.
- You just have to find the device which is yellow marked.
Right-click on the device and select update driver software and follow the instruction to get driver updates. If you didn’t find any update for the driver you can uninstall from here. Download the best driver for the specific device from the manufacturer’s website and install it. Repeat these steps for all drivers that you want to update.
Check disk drive errors
You may get a driver overran stack buffer error due to corruption issues on your hard drive. Run the Check Disk Utility that can test integrity and fix errors on your hard drive, and can, therefore, help you get rid of the error.
To run chkdsk utility on Windows 10
- Click on the Start menu (Windows logo) at the bottom left of your screen, then type “cmd“. When you see “Command Prompt” in the menu above, right-click it and then choose “Run as Administrator“.
- In the command box, type “chkdsk /r /f” and press enter key on the keyboard.
- When you are asked if the next time you run the check to restart the system, press Y and then enter.
- Close the command prompt and restart your computer. The system will run the check the next time the computer is restarted.
Run System file checker utility
Again corrupted, missing system files also cause Different problems include this driver overran stack buffer on windows 10. Run the build-in system file checker utility that automatically detects and restores missing corrupted system files with the correct one.
To Run SFC utility on Windows 10
- Open the command prompt as administrator,
- Type Command sfc /scannow and hit the enter key to execute the command.
- This will start the diagnose process for, corrupted and missing system files. If the utility finds out the protected files are overwritten by incorrect files, this will extract the correct system file from the system file backup (namely dllcache) and replace the incorrect file.
Wait until Windows scans and repairs system files. When the System file check and repair is completed, restart your computer and check if your computer works smoothly.
Pro tips: If SFC Scan results windows resource protection found corrupt files but unable to repair them. That causes you need to run the DISM command which repairs the system image and allows SFC utility to do its job.
Run memory Diagnostic Tool
Your hardware can often cause these types of errors. If you installed any new hardware recently we advise you to remove or replace it and check if that fixes the error. If your hardware is not compatible with your motherboard, your system will crash and you’ll get a BSOD error.
Also, a faulty Memory Module can sometimes cause Blue Screen Errors. We recommend Run windows memory diagnostic Tool To check Memory errors.
- Press Windows + R, keyboard shortcut then type mdsched.exe and hit the enter key
- This will open the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool.
- Here you will see two options to run the Tool.
- Save your work and click on first option Restart now and check for problems.
- This will restart windows and check for memory Module Errors.
- Wait until 100% complete the process then after Restart windows.
- You can find memory Diagnostic Test Results from here.
If all the above methods fail to fix the problem this it’s time to utilize the Windows system restore feature, that Reverts back your system to a previous working state. Did these solutions help fix Windows 10 driver overran stack buffer blue screen error? Lets us know on comments below.