How to fix Critical Structure Corruption Error in Windows 10

Raza Ali Kazmi Windows, Windows 10

The infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is quite notorious in the Windows platform due to the number of errors associated with it. Usually, a critical condition in the computer manifests as BSOD.

This error occurs due to both hardware and driver errors. Also, even if one of the earlier mentioned solutions does the trick for you, we strongly recommend following all the solutions to bring even more positive changes in your system. In addition to this, it’s a good idea to clean your system from excessive junk files. Use ST Cleaner to clean up your Windows.

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You’ll download ST Cleaner software. It follows Google Software Principles

 

Solutions

Solution 1: Check The System Memory

System memory is the first hardware component to be checked for the BSOD as it is most likely the first major component to malfunction in the case the Critical Structure Corruption Error occurs. Windows has an inbuilt app to check the system memory.

  1. Click on the start button to open the start menu.
  2. Search for Windows Memory Diagnostic.

    Selecting Windows Memory Diagnostic
    Selecting Windows Memory Diagnostic
  3. Open it in Administrative Mode.
  4. Select the Restart now and check for problems option. This will result in a system restart. Once the system has rebooted, the memory test will commence. If the test fails, you need to buy a new RAM.

    Restart and check Memory for problems
    Restart and check Memory for problems

 

Solution 2: Check The CPU

Intel provides a small tool to check the processors which they had manufactured. This tool can be used to diagnose the processor for its features, functions and it’s performance in real time.

  1. Download the Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool.
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  2. Install it as an administrator.

    Installation Wizard
    Installation Wizard
  3. Install Sample Production Bit Checker (SPBC).
  4. Once the Intel tool is launched, it will start diagnosing the CPU.
  5. Wait for the test to complete by itself. If you get Pass, it means the CPU is fine. In all other circumstances be sure to change the CPU.

 

Solution 3: Install Drivers

  1. Download Driver Booster 3.
  2. Once the installation is over, restart the computer. Do not launch it until you’ve rebooted your computer.
  3. Now open Driver Booster 3.
  4. Scan the computer for old drivers.
  5. Check the Device Drivers option and select all the drivers to be updated.
  6. Click Update Now to initiate the update process.

    Click Update Now
    Click Update Now

 

Solution 4: Update The Software and Their Drivers Installed in The System

Make sure all of the following software programs are up-to-date in order to reduce the chances of the occurrence of driver incompatibility issues, which may ultimately lead to the BSOD.

  1. Alcohol Soft: http://www.alcohol-soft.com/
  2. Daemon Tool: https://www.daemon-tools.cc/downloads
  3. MacDrive: http://www.mediafour.com/software/macdrive/
  4. BlueStacks: https://www.bluestacks.com/
  5. VirtualBox: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

 

Solution 5: Update Windows

  1. Open start menu.
  2. Search for Check for updates. 

    Check for updates
    Check for updates
  3. Select it to launch Windows Update.