The Windows stop code PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (0x00000050) means: Windows tried to use memory that does not exist or is not available, often due to a driver, security software or faulty RAM. If it happened once, restart and keep an eye on it. If the blue screen repeats, follow the steps below; it is usually fixed by updating or removing a driver or program.
Is it serious? Can I keep using my PC?
If it happened once, restart and keep an eye on it. If the blue screen repeats, follow the steps below; it is usually fixed by updating or removing a driver or program.
Common causes
- Faulty, outdated or incompatible driver
- Faulty or incompatible RAM
- Conflict with antivirus, VPN or system utility software
- Failing or corrupted disk or SSD
How to fix it
- Restart the PC. If the blue screen happened only once and does not return, no further action is usually needed
- Find the faulting driver: check Event Viewer and the dump files in C:\Windows\Minidump
- Update or roll back the driver of the faulting device in Device Manager (look for yellow warning icons)
- Install the latest Windows updates
- Test the RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic (mdsched.exe)
- Uninstall recently installed programs, especially antivirus, VPN or system tools
- Check the disk with "chkdsk C: /f" and check the drive's health
Frequently asked questions
What does PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA mean?
The Windows stop code PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (0x00000050) means: Windows tried to use memory that does not exist or is not available, often due to a driver, security software or faulty RAM.
Is PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA serious?
Severity: Medium. If it happened once, restart and keep an eye on it. If the blue screen repeats, follow the steps below; it is usually fixed by updating or removing a driver or program.
How do I fix PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA?
Start with these steps: Restart the PC. If the blue screen happened only once and does not return, no further action is usually needed; Find the faulting driver: check Event Viewer and the dump files in C:\Windows\Minidump; Update or roll back the driver of the faulting device in Device Manager (look for yellow warning icons); Install the latest Windows updates; Test the RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic (mdsched.exe).