What is ‘fat_file_system error – BSOD’ in Windows 10?
In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fat_file_system error, Fat File System error loop fix in Windows 10. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘fat_file_system error – BSOD’: It is common Windows Problem considered as Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. This error is appeared with 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’ along with Windows Stop Code fat_file_system and ‘fastfat.sys’. This BSOD error is usually appeared in the middle of your work on Windows computer or when your start/restart your computer.
There could be several reasons behind the issue including corrupted/outdated or incompatible device drivers installed in computer, corruption in system files or registry, hard disk drive bad sectors, issue with hardware or software installed in computer, outdated Windows OS and other Windows issues. You should make sure you have all device drivers properly installed in computer and are up-to-date to latest & compatible driver version. Also, you should make sure your Windows 10 OS is up-to-date to latest available update version.
One possible way to fix the issue is to run SFC and DISM scan in your computer in order to fix and repair corruption in system files, registry and in hard disk system image. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix fat_file_system error – BSOD in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fat File System error loop fix 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 issues and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Update Windows Device drivers
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and look for device driver that is showing Yellow Mark on it
Step 2: Right-click on device driver you want to update, and select ‘Update Driver’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish update process. Repeat the same step to update all other necessary drivers, and once updated, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Download or reinstall Device Drivers Update in Windows 10 [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 3: Disconnect all peripherals
You can disconnect all connected peripherals from your computer in order to check which hardware is causing this BSOD error. To do so, you need to unplug all peripherals from computer and restart your computer without any peripherals connected and check if it works. However, you can reconnect each hardware one-by-one in order to check which hardware is problematic, and then remove the faculty one permanently.
Method 4: Run Blue Screen troubleshooter
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot’
Step 2: Find and select ‘Blue Screen’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run the troubleshooter’ button and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting. Once done, restart your computer and check if it works.
Method 5: Run SFC scan and DISM scan
Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in ‘Windows Search Box’ and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: Type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute
sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 6: Start your Windows computer with only one hard drive [For device with multiple hard drive]
If you are facing this error in your Windows computer with two or more had drives integrated/connected, then you can disconnect all other hard drives connected except only one, and start your computer with only one hard drive connected, and check if the error is resolved.
Method 7: Uninstall ‘Folder Protect’ and ‘Folder Lock Software’
Step 1: Restart your computer several times until you see ‘Windows Automatic Repair’ screen
Step 2: Now, select ‘Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart’ and after restart, press ‘F5’ or ‘5’ key on keyboard to access ‘Safe Mode with networking’
Step 3: If you are using any folder protection and encryption software in your computer, then you can uninstall such tools in Windows Safe Mode with networking, and then check if the error is resolved.
Method 8: Uninstall antivirus software
This issue can be occurred due to interference of your antivirus software installed in computer. You can uninstall your antivirus in computer in order to fix. After uninstalling antivirus, please check if the error is resolved.
Method 9: Perform Windows 10 Reset
If the issue is still persist, then you can perform Windows 10 reset operation in computer in order to fix.
Step 1: Restart your computer several times until you see ‘Windows Recovery Environment’ screen
Step 2: Now, select ‘Troubleshoot > Reset this PC’ and follow on-screen instructions to finish resetting process and once finished, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fat_file_system error, Fat File System error loop fix in 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.
