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How to Fix SOC_SUBSYSTEM_FAILURE BSoD on Windows
This bug check is usually due to driver issues
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Updated onNovember 7, 2024
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The SOC_SUBSYSTEM_FAILURE BSoD has the value of 0x0000014B and usually comes with the messageAn unrecoverable error was encountered in a System on a Chip (SoC) subsystem. This issue often appears after you have installed a new system component driver, you have replaced a hardware component, or the hardware is malfunctioning.
Many users faced this BSoD on Microsoft Surface laptops after the Wi-Fi adapter went missing. If you’re in this situation the quick solution is to disconnect the power adapter and keep the Power button pressed for 60 seconds. This solution worked especially for Surface Pro 9 laptops.
How do I fix the SOC_SUBSYSTEM_FAILURE BSoD?
1. Uninstall and reinstall the affected drivers
It would also be recommended visiting the PC manufacturer website, or the component manufacturer website and downloading the latest driver for your system.
This can be a tedious and time consuming task. Also, if you don’t install the correct driver, you will be back to square one. We recommend using adedicated driver updater toolthat will do all that automatically.
2. Update BIOS
The SOC_SUBSYSTEM_FAILURE BSoD may also come from a mismatched detection from BIOS and that is probably because its firmware is not updated.
Updating the BIOS is different depending on the manufacturer of your device or the BIOS itself. However, they all require a USB flash disk and downloading the newest firmware from the manufacturer.
We have a complete guide onhow to update BIOS on PCthat will provide the step-by-step instructions to get this done as quickly as possible.
3. Restore your system to a previous point in time
If the option is grayed out or you don’t have an existing restore point, this solution will not work. Also, note that by restoring your system to a previous point will erase any installations you have performed since then.
Other solutions to fix SOC_SUBSYSTEM_FAILURE BSoD
To conclude our guide, SOC_SUBSYSTEM_FAILURE BSoD is usually due to problematic drivers and fixing that problem will restore your system to normal.
If the solutions below didn’t work, unfortunately, you will have to perform aWindows clean installation.
You may also check our article aboutthe causes of BSoDto learn more about this kind of bug checks. We also have a new guide on theWin32k_Atomic_Check_Failureerror, so feel free to to check it out.
For any questions or suggestions, feel free to address the comments section below and let us know.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
