Windows blue screen: Error 0x00000124 - you can do that

If your computer crashes with a blue screen and displays the Windows error 0x00000124, this may be due to overheated hardware or a problem with the drivers. We'll show you how to fix it.

Resolve the blue screen with Windows error 0x00000124

The first thing to try is to disable the driver signature. If drivers are not signed by Microsoft, this can lead to hardware problems. However, you have the option of switching off the driver signature check.

• If you are using a significantly older computer or an older operating system such as Windows 7, Vista and XP, you have to open the "advanced start options" and select the option "Disable driver signature enforcement". To do this, press the [F8] key repeatedly when you start the computer.
• On Windows 10 and 8, you have to open the advanced startup options in other ways. Select the "Startup Settings" and click "Restart". Then you can also select the option "Deactivate driver signature enforcement".

Windows: Eliminate the blue screen with error 0x00000124

If the problem is not with the drivers, the hardware is to blame for error 0x00000124. The hardware is often not completely defective, but simply overheated.

1. Turn off your computer completely and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
2. Open the PC or laptop and briefly touch a radiator so that no electrical voltage can be transferred to the components.
3. The most common cause of overheating is dust. Check all visible fans and remove the dust on them.
4. Cleaning works best with an air pressure spray. Alternatively, a vacuum cleaner does the same.
5. Caution: Touch as few bare contacts on the PC as possible. Always hold the fan firmly when cleaning so that the ball bearing is not damaged.
6. If the cause is not dust, you can do further research. Take out all components and put them back in after cleaning the contacts.
7. If you have access to another PC, you can replace individual components and thus check whether there is a defect in the CPU, RAM, mainboard, etc.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to properly clean your PC with a vacuum cleaner.