Windows 10 can arguably be one of the most efficient OS available currently, but it has its fair share of troubles. Blue Screen of Driver Overran Stack Buffer error is one such issue. Go through the blog and follow the instructions to fix it on Windows 10.
Driver Overran Stack Buffer
Here is the content of the blog:
- Run the Blue Screen Troubleshooter.
- Remove the newly downloaded Drivers
- Update the drivers of the newest version.
- Run the Memory Diagnostics Tool- Run MemTest86+ to evaluate the RAM.
- Run the System Restore.
Use the Guide of Blue Screen Troubleshooter Online
If the user can’t access the Windows usually, then boot it in Safe Mode. Log in to the admin account. Microsoft presents the online version of the Blue screen troubleshooter. Follow the given directions as provided to solve the problem.
Remove the Newly Installed Software or Drivers
If you want to remove the newly installed Software or Drivers, then abide by the given steps:
- Check the software users have downloaded recently.
- Press WIN + X + M to launch the Device Manager.
- Open the device and then right-click on it.
- Click on Properties.
- Reach the Drivers tab, check if users have any choice to rollback drivers.
- If yes, then tap on it as the users can store the older version again.
- If users don’t have an option to rollback, then remove the device and scan it for hardware change.
- Utilize a generic driver so that Windows can find the device.
Update Drivers of Latest Version
Windows Update – Locate the Update drive in the Drivers button in the Device Manager section. Tap and it will find the latest version.
OEM Website – Users can visit the OEM site and find any updates. They have to search depending on the hardware model and check the compatibility as well. When users have driver setup, run with admin rights, and it should download a new version.
Run the Memory Diagnostics
Follow the provided steps to run the Memory Diagnostics:
- Ensure to save the whole work before starting it.
- Input Memory Diagnostic inbox and then tap on the option to open it.
- Select Restart now.
- Users can choose the next option if they don’t need to run it.
- When the PC boots next time, the diagnostic will run.
Run memtest86+ to Evaluate and Check the RAM
If the default window does not display anything, then the user has to run MemTest86+ to search and then check RAM. They are the type of source tool that executes other diagnostics.
Run the System Restore
It is probably the last action, and users have to choose one of the options. System restore is helpful when problems occur after the installation of a new driver.
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