Fix win32k.sys blue screen - how it works

Blue screens are annoying - we show you in this practical tip how you can fix the win32k.sys blue screen.

How to fix win32k.sys blue screen

This blue screen can be a faulty Windows update. Follow the steps below to fix the blue screen:

• First, update all drivers for your devices. An outdated driver may be the cause.
• Check your PC for viruses and other malware and remove any viruses found.
• A system restore can also fix the error. However, if you don't have a current image, you'd better not do so.
• If you have installed a program immediately before the blue screen, you should uninstall this program for safety reasons and reinstall it if necessary.
• Start the system file checker. To do this, run the command prompt as administrator and enter the following command: "sfc / scannow". This review may take a while. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
• Install all updates available for your PC.
• Check your hard drive for errors by running the command prompt as an administrator and entering the following command: "chkdsk / f". Again, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If these tips do not help, a complete reinstallation of Windows can help.

This practical tip is based on Microsoft Windows 7. We have summarized the common causes of blue screens and their troubleshooting in the next practical tip.