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Wdfilter.sys Blue Screen Error: How to Fix it
Updating Windows and Defender definitions can help
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Updated onOctober 21, 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:
Many reported wdfilter.sys blue screen error on their PC, and in today’s guide we’re going to show you a few methods that can fix it, so let’s get started.
How do I fix wdfilter.sys blue screen error?
1. Update the Windows Defender definitions and Windows
2. Run SFC and DISM scans
3. Update or reinstall the graphics card drivers
If the Device Manager fails to update the driver, completely uninstall the driver (ChooseUninstall deviceoption inStep2). Then manually download the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website. Install the downloaded driver and reboot the computer.
4. Run Driver Verifier
To stop the Driver Verifier app, follow the steps above, but choose theDelete existing settingsoption instep 2.
5. Boot into Safe Mode with Networking or low-resolution video mode
The Safe Mode loads only the essential drivers and services needed for the system to run. Once you are in Safe Mode, you can try various troubleshooting steps such as removing recently installed programs, updating drivers, performing system scans for malware, or others.
6. Disable Real-time protection
7. Restore the Default Startup Configuration for Windows Defender Antivirus Mini-Filter driver
If the above methods were not effective in fixing the WdFilter.sys BSoD error on your computer, you could tryresetting your PCor take a closer look at our guide oncldft.sys BSOD.
There are many files that can cause these types of errors, and we wrote a guide on how to fixhidparse.sys BSOD, so don’t miss it.
Feel free to use the comments section below if you have any additional questions or suggestions.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
