Refs File System 0x00000149: How to Fix it

Repairing your installation might help

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Updated onOctober 28, 2024

updated onOctober 28, 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:

Refs_File_System is a BSOD error, and it often comes with the 0x00000149 code number. In this guide, we’re going to show you a couple of methods that you can use to fix this issue.

How can I fix the Refs_File_System error?

Before we start, ensure that your Windows and drivers are up to date. Additionally, ensure that there’s enough free storage space available and that there’s no malware on your PC.

1. Repair your system files

2. Check your storage drive

3. Test your RAM

We also have a guide on how to perform aRAM test on Windows 11, so don’t miss it for more information. If your RAM is the problem, you’ll have to replace it.

4. Use System Restore

5. Remove updates

After doing that, check if the problem is gone. If the issue is still there, you might have tofactory reset Windows 11to fix it or check your hardware for additional problems.

Refs_File_System is a developer error, and you most likely won’t encounter it, but if you do, try our solutions. This isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and we wrote aboutFile System errorin another guide.

We also wrote how to fixFile System error on Windows 11, so don’t hesitate to check it out for more solutions. Our latest guide coversError_System_Traceerror, so feel free to check it out.

Refs File System 0x00000149: How to Fix it#

How can I fix the Refs_File_System error?#

1. Repair your system files#

2. Check your storage drive#

3. Test your RAM#

4. Use System Restore#

5. Remove updates#