WRkrn.sys Blue Screen: How to Fix This System Error

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Updated onSeptember 24, 2024

updated onSeptember 24, 2024

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The WRkrn.sys driver is a kernel-mode driver used by Webroot SecureAnywhere, and it may sometimes trigger aBlue Screen of Death(BSoD) error.

However, the fixes are not always complicated. So, in this guide, we have put together some easy-to-follow steps to rid your computer of the blue screen error.

What causes the WRkrn.sys BSoD?

How do I fix a wrkrn.sys BSoD?

Before exploring any complex fixes, we recommend you run a virus scan to ascertain the BSoD is not triggered by malware, restart your computer, anduninstall conflicting apps, which will most likely be other third-party antivirus programs.

1. Reinstall the Webroot antivirus

Our readers reported that reinstalling their Webtroot antivirus fixed the issue, so if you’re in the same situation, use the solution above.

Note that on rare occasions, you may need toboot into Safe Modeto execute the uninstallation.

2. Rename the WRkrn.sys file

3. Reset the PC

If you have tried the above steps and are still getting the WRkrn.sys blue screen error, you may need to contactWebroot supportfor assistance.

That is all we will cover in our guide. While we have not written these solutions in any particular order, we recommend trying a reset as a last resort since you may lose all your data.

We also have guides that focus onsolving aswhdske.sys Blue Screen problems,ERROR_TOO_MANY_SESS, andERROR_INVALID_AT_INTERRUPT_TIMEso be sure to visit them.

Please reach out to us using the comments section below and let us know what worked for you.

WRkrn.sys Blue Screen: How to Fix This System Error#

How do I fix a wrkrn.sys BSoD?#

1. Reinstall the Webroot antivirus#

2. Rename the WRkrn.sys file#

3. Reset the PC#

WRkrn.sys Blue Screen: How to Fix This System Error

How do I fix a wrkrn.sys BSoD?

1. Reinstall the Webroot antivirus

2. Rename the WRkrn.sys file

3. Reset the PC