How To Fix Blue Screen Of Death (PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA. STOP Code 0x00000050) On Windows 10 Or 11

The error PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (0x00000050) on Windows 10 or 11 is usually occurred due to bad memory access, most often caused by faulty RAM, corrupted drivers, or disk issues. The good news is that it can be fixable with a structured approach.

It is an error which shows that windows tried to access memory that should always be available (non-paged) but couldn’t. Common causes are:

(i) Faulty or unstable RAM
(ii) Corrupt or outdated drivers
(iii) Damaged system files
(iv) Bad sectors on HDD/SSD
(iv) Antivirus or low-level software conflicts

Here are step by step guide to solve this error:

1. Boot Into Safe Mode

If BSOD happens repeatedly:

Restart PC 2–3 times → Recovery Mode

Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Settings → Safe Mode

2. Check RAM (VERY important)

This error is strongly linked to memory problems.

Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool:

Press Win + R and then type mdsched.exe. Restart the PC and scan.

If errors appear, then your RAM is likely faulty.

3. Check Disk For Errors

Run Command Prompt as an Admin in cmd.exe:

chkdsk C: /f /r

Press Y and restart 

This scans for bad sectors and fixes them automatically.

4. Fix System Files

Run these commands in command prompt or in Bash step-by-step:

sfc /scannow

and then:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

5. Update or Roll Back Drivers

You should check Graphics driver, Network driver, Storage controller and others.

If problem started after update, then roll back driver, otherwise, update from official manufacturer website or update from Driver Booster [Affiliate Link Is Provided] automatically in one click.

6. Disable Antivirus Temporarily

Some antivirus tools (especially 3rd-party) can trigger this error. So, you should disable or uninstall temporarily these antivirus software from your pc or laptop system.

7. Remove recently installed hardware/software

If this started recently, then uninstall new programs. Also disconnect new hardware (USB, GPU, etc.).

8. Turn off overclocking (if any)

If you’ve overclocked CPU/RAM → revert to default BIOS settings.

9. Reset Windows (last option)

If nothing works, then right click on windows icon at left bottom on taskbar and click Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC. You should select this option "Choose Keep My Files" to remain safe your precious files.