[Fixed] Memory Management BSOD Error on Windows 10/11

Have you ever been working away on your computer when suddenly the dreaded Blue screen of Death (BSOD) appears, telling you there’s been a MEMORY MANAGEMENT error?

Well, you’re not alone. A lot of Windows users are having the same problem.

But the good news is we have five solutions you can try to fix this memory management error.

Try these fixes for the MEMORY MANAGEMENT blue screen error:

Here are 7 fixes for you to try. You may not have to try them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you. 

1. Update video card driver
2. Run Windows memory diagnostic test
3. Run a disk check
4. Check newly installed software and hardware
5. Scan for possible virus infection
6. Repair system files
7. Final thought

Fix 1: Update the video card driver

A common cause of the MEMORY MANAGEMENT error is a damaged, outdated or incorrect video card driver. And so to fix the error you need to update your video card driver to the most recent correct version.

There are two ways to update the driver: manually and automatically.

Manual driver update – To manually update the driver, head to the video card manufacturer’s website and search for the most recent correct video driver. Unless you’re getting the error on a laptop, in which case you should always go to the laptop manufacturer’s website. The video drivers provided by the chipset or hardware manufacturer may not include the customized features.

Automatic driver update – If you don’t have the time, patience, or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy. Driver Easy will automatically find the correct driver for your video card,  download it, and install it correctly. 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:

1. Download and install Driver Easy.
2. Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
   
3. 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.)
   
4. After updating, restart your computer to take effect.

If you don’t get any more MEMORY MANAGEMENT errors, then you’ve found the culprit. But if the BSODs keep happening, here’s another solution you can try…

Fix 2: Run Windows memory diagnostic tool

The fact your computer is having a problem with memory management could mean there’s a problem with its Random Access Memory (RAM).

Fortunately, Windows comes with a tool that can test your RAM and let you know if there are any issues with it. Here’s how to use it.

To see if this is also your case, you can run the built-in Windows Memory Diagnostic tool:

1. Press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard to invoke the Run box.
2. Type mdsched.exe, then click OK.
   
3. Click Restart now and check for problems (recommended).
   
   IMPORTANT: Make sure to save all your work before restarting.
   
   
4. Windows will run diagnosis automatically, which can take a few minutes. When it’s finished, your PC will reboot.
5. The results will be shown on your desktop. If you don’t see any notification, right-click the Start menu then click Event Viewer.
   
   
6. Click Windows Logs >> System >> Find. 
   
7. Type memory diagnostic, then click Find Next.
   
8. If you see “no errors”, your RAM is functioning well and is not the culprit to the Memory Management blue screen of death error. Then please move on to the next method.
   

If you do see an error, you may consider replacing your RAM sticks. You will need to check if your device is still under warranty or consult your machine’s manufacturer for assistance if you’re not tech-savvy enough to do this on your own.

This means you should now try the next fix…

Fix 3: Run a disk check

The BSOD error could also be caused by a corrupted NTFS volume. Here’s how to resolve the problem.

1. On your keyboard, hold down the Windows logo key and press the S key to bring up the search box, and type cmd.
2. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. 
   
3. Type chkdsk /f /r, and press Enter on your keyboard.
   
4. When asked “Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked next time the system restarts?”, press Y. 
   
5. Exit the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

If that fixed the problem, great. But if not, here’s what to try next…

Fix 4: Check newly installed software and hardware

Have you installed any new hardware or software recently? If any of them are incompatible with your operating system or conflicting with your other programs, they could be triggering the error, and you should uninstall them to see.

If that doesn’t resolve the problem, there’s still one more thing you can try…

Fix 5: Scan for a virus infection

In some rare cases, the MEMORY MANAGEMENT blue screen of death error could be caused by a virus.

If you haven’t scanned your computer for viruses with your antivirus program, do it now.

If you don’t have a third-party antivirus program installed, use the one that comes with Windows—Windows Defender.

Fix 6: Repair system files

The MEMORY MANAGEMENT blue screen of death error may be related to system files. When the system files were broken or corrupted, it may cause a Blue screen issue.

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time. Type cmd and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter at the same time to run Command Prompt as administrator.

Click Yes when prompted for permission to make changes to your device.

2) In the Command Prompt window, copy and paste the following command and hit Enter.

sfc /scannow

3) System File Checker will then scan all system files and repair any corrupted or missing ones it detected. This may take 3-5 minutes.

4) Restart your computer to check whether the blue screen issue is fixed or not.

If the result indicates there are broken files but SFC can’t fix them, you can turn to DISM to see if it helps:

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time. Type cmd and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to run Command Prompt as administrator.

Click Yes when prompted for permission to make changes to your device.

2) In the Command Prompt window, copy and paste the following commands and hit Enter after each line:

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

2) When the process finishes:

• If the DISM tool gives you errors, you can always try this command line. This will take up to 2 hours.

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

• If you get Error: 0x800F081F, reboot your computer, then open Command Prompt as administrator again (step 1) and run this command line instead:

Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore

When these tests are done, restart your computer to see if the MEMORY MANAGEMENT error remains. If the problem still persists, please move on to the next fix.

Last resort

If none of the above helps to fix the the MEMORY MANAGEMENT blue screen of death error, you may need to consider a Windows reset: it wipes out all software incompatibilities and problems, it’s also the rule of thumb in telling a software problem from a hardware one: if the problem remains even after a system reset, then it’s definitely a hardware problem.

To reinstall or reset your computer, here’s a post for your reference: Reinstall/Reset Windows 10 [Step By Step]

If the blue screen problem remains not working even after a reset, then the next thing you should do is seek help from a hardware technician to see if your hardware components (the motherboard or the memory sticks) are at fault.

If you’re interested in knowing more about memory management…

What is memory management? 

In a nutshell, memory management is the process that manages memory usage in your computer.

It keeps track of every byte of memory in your computer, and whether it’s free or being used. It decides how much memory to allocate to certain processes (including the programs you launch), and when to give it to them. It also ‘frees up’ memory when you close a program by marking it as available to be used by something else.

But like all processes running on your computer, sometimes it can crash. And when it does, you’ll probably see the MEMORY MANAGEMENT error message soon after. 

Why would I have the MEMORY MANAGEMENT BSOD error? 

According to Microsoft, the Memory Management blue screen of death error appears when there’s been a severe memory management error.

Sounds horrible, doesn’t it? But don’t worry – it’s not fatal.

Tools such as WhoCrashed and BlueScreenView can help you figure out what’s causing the horrifying BSOD on your computer. But chances are it will be one of these:

• software or hardware conflict
• virus infection
• faulty video driver
• faulty memory
• disk errors
• corrupted system files

Hope this post meets your needs. If you have any questions or suggestions, welcome to leave comments.

• BSOD
• Windows 10