The blue screen of death on Windows, popularly known as BSoD, can be very annoying. What is more annoying is the various possibilities that can cause this error, including memory problems, corrupted windows system files, hard disk errors, and viruses. The more the possible reasons for an error, the more time it takes to fix it. Read this article, to try solutions for every possible cause of the “KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE” error.
Run System File Checker
Step 1: Open the Start menu and type cmd in the search bar.
Step 2: Click on the Command Prompt, followed by “Run as administrator.”
Step 3: Running the following command will help you fix the corrupt system files, causing the error.
sfc /scannow
Scan Your Hard Disk for Errors
Another cause of the “KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_ERROR” message can be a compromised hard disk. To scan a hard disk for errors, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Start by opening the Start menu.
Step 2: Click on “File Explorer,” followed by “This PC.”
Step 3: Now, Right-click on your hard disk, then select Properties.
Step 4: A window will pop up; here, open the Tools tab to select “Check.”
This will enable the Error Checking tool to check errors in the hard disk and also fix them if it finds any.
Run Memory Diagnostic Tool
Follow the instructions below to run this tool:
Step 1: First, hit Win + R keys on your keyboard. This will bring up the Run window.
Step 2: Then, enter mdsched.exe in the box at the bottom of the Run window.
Step 3: Now, restart your PC to check any problems. Alternatively, you can check problems when you start your PC the next time.
Step 4: If the system detects errors, then you will have to change your memory sticks.
Try a System Restore
If you want to try restoring your system to fix the “KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_ERROR,” then open the app Settings of your system and open the “Update & Security” option. Select “Recovery” in the sidebar and click on “Get Started” under the “Reset this PC” section. Finally, click the option named “Keep my files” to remove the app’s settings but keep the files secure.
Uninstall the Overclocking Software
An overclocked PC tends to corrupt some files on your PC, leading to Kernel Security Check Failure error. So, try to uninstall or disable the overclocking software on your PC and check if it fixes the error.
Check RAM and Hard Drive Physically
A loosely plugged RAM and/or the hard disk can be the cause of “KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_ERROR” that you are facing. So, ensure these are secure and plugged tightly. If you have spare memory sticks and hard disks, then try swapping them with the current ones to check if it helps in fixing the error.
A Virus Scan Might Help
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that the error you face is because of a virus, but that very virus can be the cause. So, if all the fixes mentioned above didn’t help you fix the BSoD error, then something as simple as a full system scan to identify bugs might help.
Out of all the common BSoD errors, the “Kernel Security Check Failure” is the most disturbing. While it is not difficult to fix, plenty of causes and trying their different solutions can consume a lot of your time. However, all these solutions are worth a shot, as you can eventually fix the error.
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