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How to Fix the SOC_CRITICAL_DEVICE_REMOVED BSoD
Make sure that all the component connections are ok
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Published onOctober 31, 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 SOC_CRITICAL_DEVICE_REMOVED bug check has the 0x0000014E error code. As you probably guessed, the error means that a critical SOC device has been unexpectedly removed or failed. The bad news is that this is often triggered by a hardware component malfunction or improper connection. If you just built a new PC and you’re booting for the first time, check all the connections and make sure that all the components receive enough power to work.
How do I fix SOC_CRITICAL_DEVICE_REMOVED?
1. Remove all external devices
The good news is that SOC_CRITICAL_DEVICE_REMOVED may also be caused by external devices.
Turn off the PC, disconnect all of them except for the monitor, mouse and keyboard (if they are wired) and turn on your PC to see if the problem has been fixed.
2. Reset the settings in BIOS
This BSoD may also be caused by problems with component detection and if you made any changes recently, this will return things to normal.
3. Use System Restore from Windows Recovery
If the SOC_CRITICAL_DEVICE_REMOVED BSoD is caused by any software issues, restoring your system to a previous point will turn back things to when the system was working fine.
To conclude our guide, SOC_CRITICAL_DEVICE_REMOVED is most likely caused by a hardware issue and you should first check any connections and signs of component damage. If that’s not the case, the solutions above should have helped you fix the problem.
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.
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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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
