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How to Fix CRITICAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILURE BSoD Error?
Keep the drivers and Windows version up to date to avoid this issue
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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:
The CRITICAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILURE with error code 0x0000013D in Windows indicates a critical failure during the system’s initialization process. The error usually occurs when you have corrupted drivers, missing system files, malware infection, installed new software or hardware, or have problems with RAM or hard drives.
How can I fix the CRITICAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILURE error?
1. Boot your PC in safe mode & update drivers
Once you are in safe mode, follow these steps to update the problematic driver:
If Windows is not able to find the latest driver, you can visit themanufacturer’s websiteand download it manually. Alternatively, you can also try any of thedriver updater toolsrecommended in this guide to install the latest driver.
2. Uninstall the recently installed software
3. Run the SFC scan
4. Check your disk for errors
5. Restore your system settings to a previous version
Your computer will restart, and Windows will try to restore the system settings to the previous state. If upon restart, you see theSystem Restore didn’t complete the error successfullymessage, it could be due to conflicting apps or a driver error. We recommend you check out this detailed guide for solutions.
6. Check for Windows updates
7. Reset your Windows
To conclude, to avoid CRITICAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILURE or any other BSoD error, you must ensure the drivers and Windows versionare up to date. To quickly fix this issue, first examine the error message, then take the steps accordingly. You may also perform aclean Windows installationto fix all the Windows-relatedissues.
Before you leave, we recommend you check outall the reasons for BSoD occurrenceso that you can take precautions and avoid these errors from reappearing. We also have a new guide onWin32k_Atomic_Check_Failureerror, so you might want to visit it.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the CRITICAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILURE error, feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
