How to fix PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR in Windows 10 [Steps]

What is ‘PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR’ error in Windows 10?

If you are facing PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error in your Windows 10 computer in the middle of work on computer or when you start/restart computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the error. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR’ – BSOD error: It is common Windows Problem considered as Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error. This BSOD 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’ message along with Windows Stop Code PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR.

This error is usually appeared in the middle of your work on Windows computer or when you start/restart your Windows 10 computer. The possible reasons behind the error can be corrupted Windows system files or registry, malware or viruses attacks in computer, outdated device drivers, issue with hardware and/or software, and outdated Windows OS. One possible way to fix the issue is to update all necessary Windows Device drivers and/or update your Windows OS to latest available update version.

It might possible to get this error due to interference of some problematic software installed in your computer or some problematic hardware attached/integrated into computer. You can uninstall the problematic software or remove problematic hardware from computer in order to fix the issue. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR BSOD in Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_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 issues and other system issues with just few clicks.

Method 2: Update Windows 10 OS

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click ‘Check for updates’ button

Step 2: Download and install all available updates in computer and once updated, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.

Method 3: Update Device drivers

Updating drivers for all necessary device hardware in computer can resolve the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and look for each device driver one-by-one and check which driver is requiring update for

Step 2: Right-click on device driver you want to update and select ‘Update Driver’, and follow on-screen instructions to finish update. Repeat the same step to update all necessary drivers. 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 to latest & compatible version using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.

Method 4: Disable third-party antivirus/firewall

It might possible your third-party antivirus/firewall program installed in your computer is causing this error. You can disable third-party antivirus/firewall program in your computer and check if it works. Also, you can uninstall third-party antivirus/firewall program in order to fix the issue.

Method 5: Run Blue Screen Troubleshooter

Windows built-in Blue Screen troubleshooter can resolve the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App and go to ‘Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters’

Step 2: Find and select ‘Blue Screen’ troubleshooter, and click ‘Run the troubleshooter’ button and follow on-screen instructions to finish troubleshooting. Once finished, check if the error is resolved.

Method 6: Check hardware problem

This issue can be occurred due to some issue with hardware attached/integrated into computer. You can remove all peripheral devices from computer and check if it works. After that, you can reconnect each peripheral one-by-one in order check which hardware is problematic and then remove the problematic hardware permanently from computer.

Method 7: Uninstall problematic software

You can uninstall the program/software that is causing error, in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Uninstall a Program > Programs & Features’

Step 2: Find and select the program that is causing error, and select ‘Uninstall’ option to uninstall it. Once uninstalled, restart your computer and check if it works.

Method 8: Run SFC Scan

You can run SFC scan in computer in order to repair corruption in system files or registry in order to fix the error.

Step 1: Type ‘cmd’ in Windows Search Box and press ‘SHIFT + ENTER’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’

Step 2: Type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. Once executed, restart your computer and check if it works for you.

Method 9: Perform System Restore

If the issue is still persist, then you can try to fix the issue by performing System Restore in computer.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘rstrui’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘System Restore’

Step 2: Click ‘Next’ button, select a restore point according to date & time when there was no issue at all, and click ‘Next > Finish’ to start restoring process and once done, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix PNP_DETECTED_FATAL_ERROR 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.