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FATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERROR BSoD 0x0000014C [Solved]
Updating the installed drivers will fix the error
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Updated onNovember 7, 2024
updated onNovember 7, 2024
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Fix all BSoD events and keep computer safe and clean:
Fortect will find the cause of BSoD and fix it. Here is how to do it with 3 easy steps:
TheFATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERRORblue screen generally occurs after an unexpected system reset and is caused by outdated drivers, corrupted system files, malfunctioning hardware, or buggy Windows updates.
Before you proceed to the solutions, install all pending Windows updates, disconnect non-critical peripherals, and disable overclocking, if any was applied previously.
How can I fix FATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERROR?
1. Repair the corrupt system files
Corrupted system filesare one of the mostcommon causes behind the BSOD error, and if that’s the case with your PC, running the built-inDISM(Deployment Image Servicing and Management)and SFC(System File Checker)scans should fixFATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERROR.
2. Install the latest drivers
In 2 out of 5 cases,updating the drivershelped fix theFATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERRORblue screen in Windows. If the OS can’t detect a better version, go to the manufacturer’s website, find out the new releases, and thenmanually install the latest driver!
3. Check for issues with RAM and Disk
TheCheck Diskutility, when run, will check for issues with the hard drive, including bad sectors, and repair them along the way, preventing further occurrences ofFATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERROR.
IfWindows Memory Diagnosticcan’t detect any problems, you should useMemTest86+, an advanced memory testing tool that will run a series of scans on individual RAM sticks and find out all the issues.
In case any problems are found, replace the malfunctioning RAM stick with a new one!
4. Uninstall recent Windows updates
5. Reinstall Windows
If all else fails, the last option is toreinstall Windowson the PC. Before you proceed, I recommend moving any critical files to external storage in order to prevent data loss.
To reinstall Windows 11 > plug a formatted USB drive into a working PC > go toMicrosoft’s official website> download theMedia Creation Tool> use it tocreate a bootable Windows USB> connect it to the affected PC >change the boot orderto the flash drive > run the setup > install Windows.
Once the PC boots up after a reinstall, you should no longer encounter theFATAL_ABNORMAL_RESET_ERRORWindows blue screen. If the problem persists, it’s most likely a hardware malfunction to blame, and you must visit a repair shop to get the components inspected for faults.
Before you leave, discover expert tips tomake Windows run fasterthan ever and get things done quickly! We also have a new article onError_Is_Subst_Targetmessage, so don’t miss it.
If you know of more fixes for the error, share them with our readers in the comments section.
More about the topics:Blue Screen of Death,BSOD,crash
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
