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How to Fix the PASSIVE_INTERRUPT_ERROR BSoD
This error is usually related to the IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSoD
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Updated onOctober 25, 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 PASSIVE_INTERRUPT_ERROR BSoD has a value of 0x0000013B and it signals that the kernel has detected issues with the passive-level interrupt. It usually comes after another, more common BSoD,IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Interrupt errors are usually due to RAM issues, but the causes include corrupted system files and faulty drivers.
First, shut down your PC and reseat the memory modules on the motherboard. Make sure that they are compatible with your system and check for any signs of damage.
How do I fix PASSIVE_INTERRUPT_ERROR BSoD?
1. Check for memory problems
Luckily, the PASSIVE_INTERRUPT_ERROR doesn’t cause a restart loop, so you will be able to boot normally and apply the solution above. If the scan finds any issues with the RAM, reseat the affected module and repeat the test. If the results are the same, try with another set of RAM or replace the damaged one.
2. Update, uninstall or rollback your drivers
If you can’t find any yellow marks, the situation will be a bit more complicated because you will need to perform the solution above for the majority of component drivers. That can be tedious and time consuming so we recommend using adedicated driver updaterinstead. The best of them will perform the check and updating in just a couple of seconds automatically.
3. Run the SFC scan
4. Restore your system to a previous point
If the PASSIVE_INTERRUPT_ERROR is not caused by hardware issue, restoring your system before it happened will fix the problem. However, remember that this action will undo any installations you’ve performed since then.
Also, keep in mind that this solution only works if youcreated a restore points in Windows 11before, to help bypass such issues at ease.
We hope that by applying the solutions above, you managed to fix the PASSIVE_INTERRUPT_ERROR BSoD and your system works fine now. If you have any questions related to this issue, leave a comment in the dedicated section below.
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Claudiu Andone
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Claudiu Andone
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
