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How to Fix the PROFILER_CONFIGURATION_ILLEGAL BSoD
If you installed any apps lately, make sure you uninstall them first
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Published onNovember 8, 2024
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The PROFILER_CONFIGURATION_ILLEGAL BSoD has the value 0x0000017B and causes random system restarts when opening or closing an app. It also produces freezes due to software conflicts, malfunctioning drivers or system file corruption.
If the system doesn’t boot normally, you can use theWindows Recovery environmentorbooting into Safe modeto start troubleshooting the issue. If you installed any software recently, try uninstalling it as soon as Windows boots up.
How do I fix the PROFILER_CONFIGURATION_ILLEGAL BSoD?
1. Uninstall the recent Windows update
If the PROFILER_CONFIGURATION_ILLEGAL BSoD started acting up after the latest Windows Update, uninstalling it right away is the right thing to do in this situation.
2. Disconnect and reconnect external hardware devices
This issue may also be cause by a malfunctioning hardware device, especially if it isn’t installed with the corrects drivers. This solution will help you troubleshoot this problem and restore things to normal.
3. Update or reinstall corrupted drivers
4. Run System File Checker and DISM scans
As with any BSoD error out there, it’s recommended to perform SFC and DISM scans because most of the times, they will help you fix any related system and Windows image errors.
4. Restore your system to a previous point
Windows will reboot and restore your system settings to the chosen point. Of course, that will only work if you actually created a restore point along the way. If you see theSystem Restore didn’t complete the successfully, we suggest you check out this detailed guide for solutions.
If none of the solutions fixed the issue the last resort is toreinstall a fresh copy of Windows. If that is also unsuccessful, you should inspect the hardware for any signs of damage or overheating. Ultimately, you should consult a computer technician or repair shop in order to fix your PC.
So, by performing the solutions above, you hopefully fixed the PROFILER_CONFIGURATION_ILLEGAL BSoD.
If you know about any other solutions that worked, let us know in the comments section below.
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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
