Lots of Windows users have got a “NETIO.SYS” blue screen error on their Windows computer. Many of them get this error randomly and frequently. There are several ways they can see this blue screen error:
- SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (NETIO.SYS)
- IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL (NETIO.SYS)
- KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (NETIO.SYS)
- PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA (NETIO.SYS)
- …
There are many causes for this issue. It can result from wrong software or corrupted files on your system, or problems with your hardware. But whatever the cause it is, it’s definitely a frustrating issue. It can make your computer crash very often. You can’t even use your computer in this situation.
You may be trying anxiously to find a resolution. But don’t worry. The following are the methods that can help you fix the NETIO.SYS blue screen error. They cover nearly every possible cause of this error and have helped many Windows users. You can give them a try. (You don’t have to try them all. Just work your way down until you find the one that works.)
Try these fixes:
Fix 1: Undo the recent changes
Fix 2: Update your device drivers
Fix 3: Use your security software to scan your computer
Fix 4: Temporarily disable your security software
Fix 5: Run System File Checker*
Fix 6: Run Check Disk*
Fix 7: Reinstall your operating system*
* Methods 5, 6 and 7 can be helpful when you can’t enter your operating system. But please note that to perform these methods you should have a Windows installation media and know how to boot from it. If you don’t have installation media, you can create your own with the help of this guide (for Windows 7) or this guide (for Windows 10). To learn how to boot from the media, please check this article.
Fix 1: Undo the recent changes
If you have changed the settings or turned on a feature on your computer, and the BSOD occurred right after, it is likely that the changes are the cause. You should undo those changes. Then check to see if your blue screen error is gone.
It is also possible that the error occurs after you install new software or hardware. If so, uninstall those programs or devices and see if this fixes your error.
You can also use the System Restore feature to restore your system to a previous state. This will help you undo the recent changes and fix your blue screen error. To do this:
- Click the Start button at the lower left of your screen. Then type “recovery“. After that click Recovery in the list of results.
- Click Open System Restore. The System Restore wizard will appear.
- Follow the instructions of the wizard to restore your system from a system restore point.
- After the process completes, check your computer and see if the blue screen error disappears.
Fix 2: Update your device drivers
You may get this error because the device drivers on your computer is wrong or out of date. Incorrect or outdated drivers can conflict with your operating system and result in the NETIO.SYS blue screen error. You can try updating your drivers and see if this resolves your problem.
Finding and installing the correct and latest drivers can be difficult. Even if you know how to do this, it can still take you a lot of time and patience. If you want to find the correct and latest drivers quickly and install them automatically, Driver Easy can help you.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making mistakes when installing.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the 7 days free trial or the Pro version of Driver Easy. It takes just 2 clicks, and you get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee with the Pro version:
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Click the Activate & Update button next to the flagged device to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver.
Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (You’ll need the Pro version for this – when you select Update All, you’ll get a prompt to upgrade. If you’re not prepared to purchase the Pro version yet, Driver Easy provides a 7-day trial at no cost, granting access to all Pro features like fast downloads and easy installation. No charges will occur until after your 7-day trial period ends.)
- After updating, restart your computer to take effect.
Fix 3: Use your security software to scan your computer
You may also get this error because there are viruses or malware on your computer. They can seriously damage your system and lead to the NETIO.SYS blue screen error. You can run your security software and scan your computer. Then delete or quarantine any threats it has discovered. After that, restart your computer and see if your computer runs normally.
Fix 4: Temporarily disable your security software
This error sometimes occurs because you security software is interfering with some functionalities of your operating system. To see if that’s the problem for you, temporarily disable your antivirus or firewall and check if the problem persists. (Consult the documentation of your security software for instructions on disabling it.)
If this resolves your problem, contact the vendor of your security software and ask them for advice, or install a different security solution.
Fix 5: Run System File Checker
The NETIO.SYS blue screen error may result from corrupted critical system files. You need to give your system a check and see if there is something going wrong.
- Boot your computer from your Windows installation media.
- Enter your language and region preferences and click Next.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Open Command Prompt.
Note that the steps to do this on Windows 10 installation media is different from Windows 7. The following will show you how to open Command Prompt on these different media.
If you are using a Windows 10 installation media: select Troubleshoot and then Command Prompt.
If you are using a Windows 7 media, in System Recovery Options, click the option button of the first item (Use recovery tools …) and then select your Windows 7 system from the list of the system. Then click Next.
After that click Command Prompt.
In Command Prompt, type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter on your keyboard. The System File Checker utility will begin to scan and repair your computer.
After the scan completes, exit Command Prompt and restart your computer. Then check to see if this can fix your NETIO.SYS blue screen error.
Fix 6: Run Check Disk
The NETIO.SYS blue screen error may also occur due to the errors on your hard drive. You can check the integrity of your hard drive and see if there’s any problem. You can run a hard drive troubleshooting utility called Check Disk on your Windows system to scan and repair your hard drive.
- Boot your computer from your Windows installation media.
- Enter your language and region preferences and click Next.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Open Command Prompt.
Note that the steps to do this on Windows 10 installation media is different from Windows 7.
If you are using a Windows 10 installation media, select Troubleshoot and then Command Prompt.
If you are using a Windows 7 media, in System Recovery Options, click the option button of the first item (Use recovery tools …) and then select your Windows 7 system from the list of the system. Then click Next.
After that click Command Prompt.
In Command Prompt, type “chkdsk c: /r” and press Enter on your keyboard. The Check Disk utility will begin to run and scan your system drive.
(Please note that “c” here refers to the C drive, which is the system drive for most users. If it isn’t your system drive letter, replace it with the letter you use.)
After the utility finishes scanning your hard drive, close Command Prompt and restart your computer. If this method works for you, you won’t see the NETIO.SYS blue screen anymore.
Fix 7: Reinstall your operating system
Maybe you get this blue screen error because your operating system is seriously corrupted. In this case, you may have to reset Windows, or maybe even reinstall it together. We all know reinstalling will delete all the data on your hard drive, you have to back up all your important files before doing it.
After that, use your Windows installation media to install the system on your computer. This should fix your NETIO.SYS blue screen error.
But treat these options as a last resort, because they both take quite a long time.
Hope this post helps you solve the NETIO.SYS blue screen errors on Windows. If you have any questions or suggestions, you’re welcome to leave comments below.
