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DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN 0x000000F3: How to Fix the BSOD
Conflicting applications and drivers are the most likely underlying cause
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Published onSeptember 10, 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:
TheDISORDERLY_SHUTDOWNBSOD, with error code0x000000F3, is encountered when you try to turn off the PC, and Windows can’t shut down due to the absence of available memory.
Common causes for theDisorderly Shutdownblue screen error include corrupt/outdated drivers, problematic applications, malware infection, and issues with the RAM modules.
Before you begin troubleshooting, install any pending Windows updates, disconnect non-critical peripherals, and reconnect the RAM modules. For many of you, these basic checks should fix the BSOD!
How can I fix the DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN blue screen error?
1. Reinstall the problematic driver
2. Update the drivers
TheDISORDERLY_SHUTDOWNBSOD is often caused by outdated drivers(dgsafe.sys and XLGuard.sys, in some cases), and a quick fix is toupdate all the drivers, especially the ones for the graphics adapter, network adapter, Bluetooth, and connected devices.
If Windows says that the best version is already installed, head to the manufacturer’s website, locate the latest releases, and thenmanually install the drivers.
3. Roll back driver updates
4. Uninstall conflicting applications
If a quick app removal doesn’t work, get atop-rated software uninstallerto delete all the leftover files and Registry entries, which might have been triggering theDISORDERLY_SHUTDOWNWindows BSOD.
5. Scan the PC for malware
6. Check the RAM for issues
IfWindows Memory Diagnosticdoesn’t detect any issues, I suggest usingMemtest86+, an advanced open-source memory testing tool, which will run a series of scans on individual RAM modules and identify even the smallest of problems. The scans take 4-6 hours to complete.
In case issues are detected, it’s best to replace the faulty RAM module(s). Because, more often than not, RAM malfunction turns out to be the underlyingcause of a BSOD!
7. Reinstall Windows
When nothing else works, the last option is toreinstall Windows. It effectively eliminates all software-based issues on the PC. To be on the safe side, I recommend moving critical files to an external storage device before proceeding.
To reinstall Windows > connect a formatted flash drive to another PC > go toMicrosoft’s official website> download theMedia Creation Tool> use it tocreate a bootable Windows USB> plug the bootable flash drive into the affected computer >change the boot orderto the USB drive > run the setup and install Windows.
If the problem persists, it’s best to visit a local repair shop and get the PC’s hardware inspected for faults.
One of these solutions should have helped with theDISORDERLY_SHUTDOWNblue screen in Windows. In my experience, it’s usually an application, a driver, or faulty RAM to blame for the error. So, that’s what you should focus on!
Before you leave, discover expert tips tomake your PC faster than ever.
If you know of more fixes, share them with our readers in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
