The BSOD Error 0x000000f7 is basically a blue screen issue that upon occurring prevents users from getting past the login screen. In fact, users don’t even get the login screen as there is only a Blue Screen with an error message and a few suggestions that you may go for.
Though it says Windows performing an automatic startup repair, this goes on and on, and you remain stuck on the blue screen. When you encounter this bug, you may get the following error message –
DRIVER OVERRAN STACK BUFFER; Error 0x000000F7
What causes BSOD Error 0x000000F7 in Windows?
This error may occur if your device meets one or more of the following reasons –
- Corrupted Hard disk
- Missing or damaged system files
- Outdated or obsolete display adapters
- Insufficient Memory
Preliminary Checks for Blue Screen Errors
There are times when you can resolve this issue by performing simple tricks. Here are a few ones that you should attempt on your computer –
- Remove all secondary devices (peripheral ones) like printers, audio bars, Bluetooth devices, etc.
- [Only for Desktop] – Open the CPU cabinet, remove the hard drive connecting wires, and reattach it back. Perform this on a laptop only when you have some expertise in doing so.
BSOD ERROR 0x000000F7 Solutions
Before you go for any solution, make sure to boot into the Safe Mode first. This is essential as you can’t perform either of the below solutions without entering the Clean boot state.
1] Check Hard Disk – CHKDSK
Inspecting the hard drive is the first thing you should do in cases where you are not able to get past the login screen. Here’s how can you check the hard disk for possible bad sectors or any other issues –
- Press Win + R to launch the Run dialog.
- Type “CMD”, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
- Doing so will start Command Prompt as administrator.
- On the elevated console, type the following, and press Enter –
CHKDSK C: /x /f /r
- The code will not run as the root drive is already in use. Instead, this will ask whether you want to start this process when the device restarts. Type “Y“, and reboot your PC.
- The hard disk inspection will begin shortly afterward.
In case the results indeed display a corrupted HDD, and you are willing to purchase a new one, go for the SSD.
2] Uninstall Display Adapters
At times, problems with the existing Display Adapter may also result in blue screen errors including 0x000000F7. In order to fix it then, you may uninstall the display driver and see if it fixes the BSOD error. Here’s how to perform this task –
- Press “Windows key + X” together, and select Device Manager.
- Click “>” beside the Display Adapters to expand this section.
- Right-click on the Intel(R) UHD Graphics, and choose the option – Uninstall device.
- After the display adapter is uninstalled successfully, you will notice some changes on the Desktop.
- Now, go back to the Device Manager, and click on the icon – “Scan for hardware changes”. You may locate this icon on the extreme right of the toolbar.
- The system will check for any recent changes on the computer. As you have already uninstalled the display adapter, the system will find the same and reinstall it back.
3] Check For Driver Updates
If the uninstalling/reinstalling display adapters doesn’t resolve the error 0x000000F7, check for optional updates by visiting Windows Update. Here’s how can you find and install optional updates for Windows.
4] Run System File Checker
Blue Screen errors may also occur if your device is lacking some important system files or some of them have become corrupted. To resolve this, you may take the help of an in-built tool – System File Checker.
- Launch CMD as an administrator.
- On the elevated console, type the following, and press Enter –
sfc /scannow
- The scanning will start next. Wait for this tool to finish scanning system files 100%.
- Once this is over, you may restart your PC so that the changes made come into effect from the next login.
5] Inspect Memory (RAM)
Insufficient or corrupted RAM may also trigger different blue screen type errors on Windows. Hence, go and check if the Random Access Memory is all good on your device or requires a replacement. Here’s how you can inspect RAM for possible issues –
- Press Win + S hotkey to launch the Search window.
- Type “Memory“, and double-click on the top result.
- This will invoke the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool on the display screen.
- Select Restart now and check for problems on the pop-up window, and your PC will restart next.
- After your device is rebooted, a Memory checkup will soon be carried out by this tool.
- Wait till this inspection goes on and when this is over, you will get a report on the current status of RAM.
In case it does reveal any issues with the RAM, you better replace it.
6] Use System Restore Point
System Restore is one of the best features by Microsoft that you can use to revert back your PC to an earlier point where everything was running normally. However, this requires you have already generated a system backup in the past. If you haven’t, skip this solution, and try the next one.
Here’s how to use an existing restore point in Windows 11/10 –
- Click the Windows icon and start typing – “System Restore”.
- From the appeared list of options, select Create a restore point.
- On the System Properties window, click System Restore followed by Next.
- Select the pre-existing system backups and hit Next.
- You may also click the Scan for Affected program button to check if the chosen backup is actually free of malware or viruses.
- Click Next followed by Finish to restore your PC.
- The whole restoring process takes 1/2 to 1 hour, so wait patiently.
