BSOD Error 0x0f4, also called as, STOP Screen Error 0x00000F4X, indicates a serious problem with your PC. Learn simple solutions to reallocate the virtual memory size, remove incompatible updates, repair disk sector issues and disinfect your system.
Download the Diagnostic
There are certain situations when missing entries in your registry and registry corruption causes this problem. Try running a registry scan to identify if there are any such issues.
- Click the button below to download and install the Diagnostic
- Perform a Registry scan and fix any problems detected.
- Restart your computer.
Estimated Download Time: 10 Seconds
Adjust Paging File Size
You probably have insufficient virtual memory. Increase the Paging File size limit.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista:
1. Press Windows Key + R keys simultaneously.
2. Type “sysdm.cpl” in the Run dialog that opens, click OK.
3. It opens up the System Properties dialog box.
4. Click Advanced tab | Settings (Performance).
5. Click Advanced tab | Change (Virtual Memory).
6. Uncheck “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” check box.
7. Select your system drive, usually drive C:
8. Select “Custom size” option.
9. Enter “Initial Size (MB)” and “Maximum Size (MB)” to 0 (zero).
10. Click Set button to apply the new virtual memory size.
11. Click OK | OK | OK.
Uninstall Recent Updates
Some of the installed updates are not working properly. Such incompatible updates have to be removed through Control Panel.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8:
1. Press Windows Key + X, select Control Panel.
2. Press F3 key to initiate Search.
3. Type “View installed updates” in upper right corner Search box.
4. You’ll see Programs and Features icon in the Search Result. Click the link named “View installed updates” under Programs and Features category.
5. It opens up a list of all installed updates. Sort the list date-wise. To do so, click “Installed on” column head.
6. Right-click a recently installed update, select Uninstall option.
7. After uninstalling all updates, restart your computer.
For Windows 7/ Vista:
1. Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Click Programs | View installed updates (Programs and Features).
3. Sort all updates by the date of installation. Select a recently installed update, click Uninstall option.
Repair Disk
Scan your disk for bad sectors and fix all issues with a pre-installed tool, called Error Checking.
For Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8:
1. Double click This PC or Computer or My Computer desktop icon.
2. Right-click your system drive (C:) in your primary hard drive, select Properties.
3. Click Tools tab in the new dialog that loads.
4. Click Check button (Error-checking).
For Windows 7/ Vista:
1. Refer Steps # 1-3 under Windows 10/ 8.1/ 8 user’s section.
2. Click “Check Now” button under Error-checking category.
Scan your System
Your system may be infected by a virus that leads 0x0f4 error. Download a good Antivirus program from the Internet. Full scan your system including primary and secondary hard disk, removable storage such as external hard drive, USB flash drive.
