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How to Fix the TCPIP_AOAC_NIC_ACTIVE_REFERENCE_LEAK BSoD
The network adapter is malfunctioning or the AOAC has incorrect settings
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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 TCPIP_AOAC_NIC_ACTIVE_REFERENCE_LEAK blue screen error comes with the 0x00000150 error code. The BSoD is triggered by the Active Idle Power Management (AOAC) that messes with the network card. Although disabling this power management feature will most likely fix this issue, it might also be due to a problematic network adapter driver or the malfunctioning of the network adapter.
How do I fix the TCPIP_AOAC_NIC_ACTIVE_REFERENCE_LEAK BSoD?
1. Disable AOAC using Command Prompt
Basically, the network card goes to sleep due to the power management settings and this command will ensure that that doesn’t happen anymore.
2. Update the network adapter drivers
Now, as you can see, updating your drivers is exactly as it looks, tedious and time consuming. Also, by getting the incorrect driver may lead to other unforeseen issues. We recommend using adriver updater toolthat will automatically scan and update your drivers with just a few clicks.
Another way to fix this problem is byusing Fortect, a that is specialized in fixing BSoD issues on your PC. It scans your system, identifies the problem and fixes it automatically with just a few clicks.
3. Restore your system to a previous point
Restoring your system to a previous point will fix any problems caused by software conflicts. If the BSoD still appears, you should tryresetting Windows to factory settings.
We hope that by applying the solutions above you managed to fix the TCPIP_AOAC_NIC_ACTIVE_REFERENCE_LEAK and now everything returned to normal. If the issue still persists, try replacing the network adapter if it’s a discrete module. If it’s built on the motherboard, you should contact a specialized repair shop or technician.
If you have any questions or suggestions about this BSoD, leave a comment in the dedicated 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
