One thing that always remains common in Windows is the BSOD or Blue Screen of Death error, and the fact that you are currently reading this article is that you are troubled by BSOD error. These errors are common to Windows and generally come with an error code that indicates whatโ€™s causing the issue.ย 

One such frequently encountered BSOD error is Kernel Mode Heap Corruption. This error indicates corrupted system files, memory leaks, conflicting software, issues with graphics drivers, or hardware incompatibility.ย 

Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD error can disrupt your workflow by frequently restarting your PC. Facing this issue constantly can cause permanent damage to the PC, so it is best to fix it before you face it the next time. Letโ€™s go through everything you can do to fix this issue.ย 

Fix Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD Error

Here are all the troubleshooting steps that you can follow to fix the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSoD error on Windows 11/10 PC-

1. Run SFC Scan

Windows comes with pre-installed repair tools to solve issues you face with your PC. One such tool is the System File Checker or SFC.

This is a command-line tool you can run to scan and fix corrupted system files. If the reason behind this BSOD error is the corrupted system files, then running the SFC scan should fix it.ย 

  1. Open theย Runย box with theย Win + Rย keyboard shortcut.ย 
  2. Typeย cmdย in the given space and pressย Ctrl + Shift + Enter to launch Command Prompt as administrator.cmd
  3. Now, run the command given below-
    • sfc /scannowsfc scan
  4. Wait for the process to complete.ย 
  5. Close the Command Prompt and restart your PC for the changes to take effect.ย 

2. Run DISM Scanย 

You can use a DISM scan if SFC fails to do its job. This is another command line tool that repairs the Windows image file. You can run the DISM scan by following the steps given below-

  1. Run theย Command Promptย as administrator.ย 
  2. Here, you will have to execute the following commands one after another-
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthdism command
  3. After you have executed the above command, a reboot will be required.ย 

3. Update Graphics Driver

You may also face this issue due to an outdated graphics driver. Check for the latest graphics driver updates and install them on your device. This is how you can do it-

  1. Press theย Windows + Xย keys together on your keyboard and then click onย Device Manager.open device manager on Windows
  2. Double-click onย Display Adaptorsย in the Device Manager.ย 
  3. Now, right-click on your graphics driver, and then click onย Update Driver. click on the Update Driver option
  4. Clickย Search Automatically for Driversย to scan for driver updates and install them.Search Automatically for drivers

4. Reinstall Graphics Driver

If the graphics driver files are corrupted, then that can also cause the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD error. Reinstall the graphics driver and then check whether that solves the issue. You can do it with the help of the steps mentioned below-

  1. Launchย Device Managerย from the Start Menu.ย 
  2. Expand theย Display Adaptorsย tab here.ย 
  3. Right-click on the graphics driver from the list and clickย Uninstall Device.NVIDIA Driver and click onย Uninstall Device
  4. Click onย Uninstallย to confirm removing the driver from your device.ย 
  5. After this, restart your PC. Your graphics driver will be automatically reinstalled on your device when you do so.ย 

5. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic

Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD error can also occur due to issues with the RAM. You can use Windows Memory Diagnostic to check for issues with the RAM. Below are the steps to help you with it-

  1. Open theย Start Menu, typeย Windows Memory Diagnostic, and open it. Windows Memory Diagnostic
  2. Next, click onย Restart Now and Check for Problems. Restart now and check for problems
  3. This will restart your PC and check for issues with the RAM.
  4. Your PC will restart, and the tool might take some time to do its job.ย 
  5. After your PC boots up and the scan is complete, press the Windows + Xย keys and click onย Event Viewer.
  6. Navigate to the following path from the left pane of the Event Viewer-
    • Event Viewer (Local) > Windows Logs > System
  7. On the right side, click onย Findย and search forย MemoryDiagnostic-Results. Event Viewer (Local) > Windows Logs > System
  8. This will show you the result from the recent Windows Memory Diagnostic scan.ย 

6. Clean Boot PC

This issue can also be encountered due to third-party software and services conflicting with the PC. You can clean and boot your PC to run your system without third-party services running in the background. Given below are the steps to clean the boot PC-

  1. Press theย Windowsย key and then typeย msconfigย in the Start Menu. Pressย Enterย to open theย System Configuration.System Configuration
  2. Head to theย Servicesย tab here.
  3. Check theย Hide all Microsoft Servicesย checkbox and clickย the Disable Allย button. Hide all Microsoft services
  4. Click on theย Startupย tab, and then clickย Open Task Manager. Open Task Manager
  5. You will see all the startup apps here.ย 
  6. Right-click on a startup app and then click onย Disable. You will now have to disable all the startup apps similarly.
  7. After this, restart your PC; it will start without third-party services and software.ย 

Once you have done this, you will have to use your PC normally and see if you still encounter the issue.

If you no longer face the issue, it was caused by some app you have installed (probably the recently installed apps). Uninstall the software one by one from your PC to check which one is causing the issue.ย 

If you still face the issue even when you clean boot your PC, move to the next step in this article.ย 

7. Get Help from Technician

Faulty hardware is another reason for facing Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD error. If you have followed all the steps mentioned above carefully and couldnโ€™t solve the issue, that can be a sign of faulty hardware.

Get Help from Technician

You can ask a technician to diagnose your PC for hardware faults and fix the issue. If the hardware is damaged, it will be replaced, and you might have to bear the cost if the part isnโ€™t in the warranty or has been damaged due to your negligence. The technician will guide you with what can be done and help fix the issue.ย 

Bottom Line

Thatโ€™s it for this one; we hope this article answers all your queries about the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption BSOD error and how you can fix it. It is frustrating and frightening to face such issues, but nothing to be worried about; all you have to do is follow the above steps, and your issue will be solved in no time.ย