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How to Fix the ERROR_INVALID_EVENT_COUNT Bug Check 151 (0x97)
This BSoD is usually caused by corrupted or incorrect drivers
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Updated onNovember 6, 2024
updated onNovember 6, 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 ERROR_INVALID_EVENT_COUNT bug check comes with the value of 0x00000097and it typically indicates an issue with the event count in a system or application. It may also be accompanied by the following message:The number of specified semaphore events for DosMuxSemWait is not correct.
This issue happens when the system is performing file operations that involve multiple threads or processes attempting to access shared resources. This BSoD typically doesn’t spawn from hardware issues, but it’s rather triggered by driver issues or software conflicts.
How do I fix ERROR_INVALID_EVENT_COUNT BSoD?
1. Update the drivers
If you don’t find any problematic driver in the list, we recommend using adriver updater toolthat will automatically scan and update your drivers.
2. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
When you’re dealing with a BSoD, one of the most efficient methods to fix it is to run the SFC and DISM commands that will solve any potential issues with the system files.
3. Uninstall the conflicting application
4. Perform a System Restore
Restoring your system to a previous point will fix any software-related issues. If this doesn’t solve the problem, you may alsoreset Windows to factory settings.
We hope that by applying the solutions above you managed to fix the ERROR_INVALID_EVENT_COUNT BSoD and now your computer is running smoothly. We also have a new guide onERROR_INVALID_FLAG_NUMBERmessage, so feel free to visit it for more information.
If you need more information, check our article onthe causes of BSoD. Let us know if you have any questions on the comments section below.
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Claudiu Andone
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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.
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Windows Toubleshooting Expert
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
