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HAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATION BSOD 0x000000AC [Solved]
Resetting maximum memory setting is the easiest fix
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Published onSeptember 2, 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:
TheHAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATIONbug check with a value of0x000000ACis encountered when you turn on the PC and prevents Windows from loading. Every time you boot the OS, it crashes with a blue screen!
TheHAL Memory Allocationblue screen error appears when theHardware Abstraction Layer(HAL) can’t secure the required available memory. It’s usually caused by misconfigured memory settings, corrupt/conflicting drivers, malfunctioning RAM modules, outdated BIOS, or a problematic Windows installation.
To fix things, start by installing all pending Windows updates, disabling any overclocking, and properly reseating the RAM modules.
How do I fix the HAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATION blue screen?
1. Reset max memory
If theHAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATIONWindows error started appearing after you changed theMaximum Memoryin System Configuration(MSConfig)or set it to0, that could be the reason theHardware Abstraction Layercan’t obtain the required resources. Resetting it to default will get things up and running!
2. Uninstall any corrupt/conflicting drivers
In the past, theHAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATIONWindows 11 crash has been caused by webcam drivers or its components. Also, if a quick reinstall doesn’t work,roll back the driver update!
3. Test/repair the RAM modules
IfWindows Memory Diagnosticcannotdetect problems, I recommend you useMemtest86+, an open-source tool, to run a series of tests on individual RAM modules and identify all problems. In case any are found, it’s best to contact a professional or replace the malfunctioning module.
4. Update the BIOS
Since theHAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATIONblue screen error appears at startup, it might be caused by a corrupt or outdated BIOS. So, check the installed version andupdate the BIOS!
Updating the BIOS is tricky, and the process differs slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. For this reason, I recommend you check the OEM’s website for the exact steps and follow them as is.
5. Reinstall Windows
When none of the software-based solutions work, you can alwaysreinstall Windows!
To do that, go toMicrosoft’s official website> download theMedia Creation Tool> use it tocreate a bootable USB drive> connect it to the affected PC > change the boot order to the USB drive > wait for the setup load > follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall Windows.
6. Increase the physical memory
Asdiscussed earlier, theHAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATIONis caused when insufficient RAM is available during system initialization. While this could have to do with pool corruption, we can’t negate the possibility of low physical memory.
So, if you have spare RAM modules, seat them into the memory slots and check for improvements. Make sure you don’t increase it beyond thePC’s maximum RAM capacity.
7. Visit a repair shop
If all else fails, your last option is to contact the manufacturer’s support team or visit a local repair shop. Because, at this point, it seems like a misconfigured connection or hardware malfunction is causing the error. And this can be best fixed by a professional!
Advanced users cancheck the BSOD error logs, identify the faulty software component or module, and take the necessary steps. Also, you may try our expertsolutions for BSOD on Windows 11.
If you know of more fixes for theHAL_MEMORY_ALLOCATIONblue screen error, share them with our readers in the comments section.
More about the topics:Blue Screen of Death,BSoD error codes,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 is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
