What is BAD_POOL_HEADER error – BSOD error in Windows 10?
In this post, we are going to discuss on “How to fix Bad pool header Windows 10”. You will be guided here with easy steps/methods to resolve this error. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘BAD_POOL_HEADER error’: It is common Windows error problem considered as Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. This BSOD error is appeared usually in the middle of work on your computer or when you start/restart your Windows computer. This error prevents you from loading Windows desktop and can causes system restart loop. This BSOD error is appeared with some error codes like Windows Stop Code 0x00000019.
Bad pool header Windows 10 is appeared with some message saying ‘Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We’re just collecting some error info, and then we’ll restart for you’. There could be several reasons behind this Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error including corruption in system files or registry, corrupted hard disk system image, malware or viruses attack in computer, problem with hardware attached/connected into computer, issues with software installed, and other reasons.
This error can be occurred if you have installed new hardware or software that doesn’t work with your Windows computer. In such case, you need to find and remove faculty hardware or software in order to fix the issue. Also, this BSOD error can be occurred due to corrupted/outdated Windows drivers and Windows operating system. You can update Windows drivers and Windows OS to latest available update version in order to fix the issue.
Corruption in system files and hard disk system image can be resolved by running Windows 10 build-in SFC Scan and DISM Scan tool offers repair your system files and hard disk image in computer. It is possible to resolve this blue screen error in computer with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Bad pool header Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix BAD_POOL_HEADER error with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
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Method 2: Update Windows 10 OS
Updating Windows 10 OS to latest update version can resolve the issue. Let’s try.
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click on ‘Check for updates’ button
Step 2: Download and install the available update in computer and once done, restart your computer to see the changes.
Method 3: Update Windows 10 drivers
This issue can be occurred due to corrupted system drivers. You can update Windows drivers to latest update version in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Device Manager’
Step 2: Expand each device category one-by-one and right-click on the device showing ‘Yellow Exclamation Mark’ on it, and select ‘Update Driver’. Follow on-screen instructions to finish update process.
Step 3: Repeat the same step to update all other necessary drivers. Once done, restart your computer to see the changes and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Uninstall the problematic software or recently installed software
This issue can be occurred due to recently installed software that might not be compatible with your computer or something else. You can uninstall the problematic software in computer in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows 10 and go to ‘Uninstall a Programs > Programs & Features’
Step 2: Find and select the problematic software in the list of programs, and click on ‘Uninstall’ option and follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process.
Step 3: Repeat the same step to find and uninstall other problematic software like antivirus software, and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Temporary disable third-party antivirus
This issue can also be occurred due to interference of third-party antivirus/firewall installed in your computer. You can disable your third-party antivirus software/firewall program in computer in order to fix the issue. If disabling antivirus/firewall didn’t work for you, then you can uninstall antivirus completely in order to fix the issue.
Method 6: Run SFC Scan, DISM Scan and CHKDSK Scan in Windows 10
You can fix the issue by running SFC scan, DISM scan and CHKDSK scan to repair system files, hard disk system image, and hard disk drives corruption.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Run SFC Scan. Type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
Step 3: Once executed, run CHKDSK scan. Type ‘chkdsk.exe /f /r’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute
Method 4: Once executed, run DISM scan. Type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Step 5: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
You can check issue in your system memory like RAM with Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. This tool will repair your memory issue.
Step 1: Type ‘Windows Memory Diagnostic’ in Windows Search box and open it from results appear
Step 2: In the opened window, click on ‘Restart now and check for problems (recommended)’ option. This will restart your computer and test your RAM.
Step 3: Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 8: Disable ‘Indexing Service’ or ‘Windows Search’ service in Windows 10
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in the opened ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘Services’ window
Step 2: In the opened window, find and right-click on ‘Indexing’ or ‘Windows Search’ service, and select ‘Properties’.
Step 3: In ‘Properties’ window, select ‘Disabled’ or ‘Manual’ from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown and hit ‘Stop’ button on ‘Service Status’ section
Step 4: Click on ‘Apply’ and ‘Ok’ to save the changes and restart your computer.
Method 9: Perform Clean Boot in Windows 10
If the issue is still persist, then you can perform clean boot in computer in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Run’ window using above method, type ‘msconfig’ in the opened window and hit ‘Ok’ to open ‘System Configuration’ window
Step 2: In the opened window, click on ‘General’ tab, select ‘Selective Startup’ and clear ‘Load Startup items box
Step 3: Now, click on ‘Services’ tab, select ‘Hide all Microsoft Services’ box and click ‘Disable All’ button
Step 4: Click on ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ to save the changes and restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 10: Perform System Restore
You can also try to fix the issue by performing system restore in computer. You can restore your computer to restore point according to date & time when everything was working properly.
Step 1: Open ‘Run’ dialog box using above method, type ‘rstrui’ in the opened window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘System Restore’
Step 2: In the opened window, click on ‘Next’, select a valid restore point, click on ‘Next > Finish’ to start restoring computer
Step 3: Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Bad pool header Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
