WindowsFish has covered all kinds of Windows-related errors, but this article is the most unfortunate mistake that can happen to your system. Do not panic! Just follow, it will go as always. The "blue screen of death" error is the most frustrating and frightening mistake to deal with. Corrupted Driver Expool Error is in the BSoD Errors category. This article will cover all possible solutions that could correct this error.
An Expool error in Windows can be caused by multiple authors. You must therefore try all the fixes mentioned in the order. Do not take this error lightly, as this suggests that something bad has gone wrong in your Windows.
Causes of this error
The reasons for the DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL error are usually related to outdated or incorrect drivers This can also cause registry errors on your device.
The other reasons for this havoc caused by the third-party software and antivirus software, are in conflict with new hardware and when your Windows laptop is coming out of hibernation or hibernation mode.
This mistake causes a slowdown in Windows performance accompanied by freezing the system, crashing, displaying random error messages and sometimes the computer may not start.
How To Fix Corrupt Driver Error Expool
In the next sections, we have provided all possible fixes in simple steps so that you do not need to consult any professional.
You must have a stable Internet connection follow with this tutorial that you may need to update things. If possible, back up your important files before proceeding if there is a problem. In very rare cases, if none of the solutions mentioned below works with your computer, do not hesitate to consult the service center.
1. Identify the driver
If an obsolete or incompatible driver is responsible for this error, perform the following steps to eliminate this error. In most cases, the driver driver uninstallation corrects the Expool error on Windows. Sometimes new hardware conflicts with the available driver may cause the DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL error.
1. Go to "Device Manager". Right-click on the boot icon, then select "Device Manager" from the menu or search for "Device Manager" in the taskbar.
2 Click on all device names to see their corresponding drivers. Find the driver that has yellow warning box preceding his name.
3 Remove any bad drivers (yellow alert box) by clicking on the driver and selecting Uninstall. Browse the list thoroughly to make sure that most bad drivers are installed on your laptop.
4 Click "Action" in the menu bar, then select "Search for changes on the hardware". Manually restart your Windows computer to apply the changes.
In older versions of Windows, you must apply this hotfix in safe mode.
2. Update Windows and Drivers
We can not stress this point too much, you must always keep your windows and drivers updated. If Windows Update has not been successfully installed, restore the previous version. (Internet required)
AT update Windows, go to "Settings" and then click "Update and Security". Click 'Check for updates' and install the updates.
To update the drivers, go to 'Device Manager'. Select a driver, click "Update" in the menu, and then click "Automatically Download Driver". Repeat this procedure for each driver. This process can be tedious. You can therefore use a trusted third-party application that scans your drivers for obsolete ones.
Always download the drivers from the official website, as this will ensure the compatibility of a driver with your device.
3. Run SFC
SFC or System File Checker is a tool provided by Windows that should help you to scan and restore damaged system files, which can cause a corrupted expool error.
1. To do this, you must open 'Command Prompt' in Administrator mode.
2 Then type "sfc / scannow" and press Enter. The analysis would take a while.
This should resolve all the corrupt files in your system.
4. Third party software
Basically, some damaged third-party programs may cause BSoD by conflicting with the drivers. Some users have reported that Antivirus software (not Windows Defender) was responsible for this error. Uninstall the third-party antivirus from Windows and check if your problem has been resolved or not.
If you think that a third-party application may be responsible for the Expool error, try uninstalling it. After uninstallation, you must restart your Windows PC.
5. Update the BIOS
You will need Internet access to download the .exe file from the Internet and without interruption Power source (Also keep your laptop's battery charged). This is the riskiest step of this article, so follow it with the utmost caution! Never trust a third-party application or website to download the BIOS.
1. Visit the manufacturer's official website or simply search for update drivers and the manufacturer's name. Make sure you are on the official website.
2 Enter the details of your device (the serial number may vary from one device to the other), then run a scan from the website to look for any updates. It will display a list of obsolete drivers as well as the BIOS (if available). Download the BIOS .exe file.
3 Locate the BIOS .exe file on your computer. Make sure your computer is plugged in (charging). Double-click the .exe file to install the BIOS update. Now follow the instructions given in the installation wizard. Your Windows computer will be restarted.
6. Reset Windows 10
This method should be used as a last resort. As for drive C, as it is identical to "clean installation", it will back up your important files and applications. You must have "Windows 10 installation support" to continue..
1. Restart your computer several times to enter "Automatic Repair".
2 Click "Troubleshoot" and select "Reset this PC".
3 Then click on "Delete all". You may need to insert a Windows 10 installation media.
4 Finally, select "Just delete my files" and click Reset.
This should resolve the DRIVER CORRUPTED EXPOOL error in Windows. Update your PC after this step immediately.
Conclusion
The error DRIVER_CORRUPTED_EXPOOL will be resolved by the fixes mentioned above. If your problem is still not resolved, it must be a hardware problem, you must contact a computer professional to find a solution. The last two methods are quite advanced, you can ignore them if you are hesitant.
Once the Expool error has been resolved from your Windows PC, it will behave normally as before. Always keep your device up to date with the latest version. Do not forget to bookmark us for more awesome content on Windows.
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