Ways to Fix the KERNEL DATA INPAGE ERROR Blue Screen

Mar. 05, 2025 / Updated by Seraphina to Windows 10

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KERNEL DATA INPAGE ERROR is a common blue screen issue in Windows that can cause system crashes, automatic restarts, or data loss. This article provides several practical solutions to help you resolve the issue and restore system stability.

1. Update Device Drivers

Outdated or corrupted drivers can trigger the KERNEL DATA INPAGE ERROR, leading to system crashes. It is recommended to use Driver Talent to automatically detect and update drivers, saving time and preventing incorrect driver installations.

Download Driver Talent

Download the latest version of Driver Talent, install and open the software, then click "Scan".
After scanning, the software will display any missing or outdated drivers. Locate the necessary drivers in the results list and click "Update".

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Once the update is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new drivers take effect.

2. Repair System Files

Run SFC Scan:

Press Win + S, type "cmd", right-click Command Prompt, and select "Run as administrator".

Enter the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow

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Wait for Windows to scan and repair corrupted system files. This process may take a few minutes.

After completion, restart your computer and check if the blue screen issue is resolved.

Run DISM Repair:

If SFC cannot repair all files, use the DISM command for a deeper fix:

Open Command Prompt as administrator and enter the following commands, pressing Enter after each:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Wait for the process to complete, restart your computer, and then run SFC /scannow again to ensure full repair.

3. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic

Press Win + R, type "mdsched.exe", and press Enter.

Select "Restart now and check for problems". Your computer will restart and automatically run the memory test.

Wait for the scan to complete (this may take a few minutes).

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The system will display the test results after the next reboot.

If memory errors are found, it is recommended to replace the faulty RAM to prevent further blue screen issues.

4. Check Hard Drive Health

Press Win + S, type "cmd", right-click Command Prompt, and select "Run as administrator".

In the command prompt, enter the following command and press Enter: chkdsk C: /f /r

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(Replace C: with the appropriate drive letter if Windows is installed on another disk).
If prompted, type "Y" and press Enter to schedule a disk check on the next restart.
Restart your computer, and the system will scan and repair disk errors during boot.

5. Perform a Clean Boot

Press Win + R, type "msconfig", and press Enter.

In the System Configuration window, go to the Services tab.

Check "Hide all Microsoft services", then click "Disable all".

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Switch to the Startup tab and click "Open Task Manager".

In Task Manager, disable all enabled startup items (right-click an item and select "Disable").

Close Task Manager, return to the System Configuration window, click "OK", and restart your computer.

Observe if the blue screen issue persists. If the problem is resolved, re-enable startup programs one by one to identify the culprit.

6. Scan for Viruses and Malware

Using Windows Defender:

Press Win + I to open Settings, go to "Update & Security" > "Windows Security".
Click "Virus & threat protection", then select "Quick scan".
If no threats are found, click "Scan options", select "Full scan", and start scanning.
After the scan, remove any detected malware and restart your computer.

Using Third-Party Antivirus Software:

If Windows Defender does not detect issues, try using a third-party antivirus program for a deeper scan.

Note: Some malware disguises itself as system files, so it is recommended to use multiple security tools for thorough detection.