The following list of troubleshooting tips and fixes should help you sort out the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error on your computer. Note: If the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD prevents you from accessing the Windows 10 desktop, try booting the operating system in Safe Mode instead.
1. Disable Fast Startup
1. Disable Fast Startup
Windows 10’s Fast Startup feature caches core components such as the system kernel to make your computer boot faster. But it can also end up corrupting the memory. Disabling Fast Startup may resolve the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error.
2. Update Device Drivers
2. Update Device Drivers
Outdated drivers also result in the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error due to the various system-related incompatibilities they introduce. Hence, it’s a good idea to update each device driver to its latest version. You should start by applying pending driver updates from Windows Update.
3. Roll Back Device Drivers
3. Roll Back Device Drivers
Rarely, new hardware drivers can conflict with the operating system and cause system issues and errors. Microsoft knows that. If the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD showed up after a recent device driver update, you have the option to roll it back.
4. Remove External Peripherals
4. Remove External Peripherals
Do you have multiple external peripherals—such as printers, scanners, and speakers—connected to your computer? Disconnect them (except for any input devices) and reboot Windows 10. If that ends up fixing the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error, try reconnecting each peripheral, one after the other, to identify the problematic device. Follow this by updating or rolling back the drivers for that particular device.
5. Run System File Checker & DISM Tool
5. Run System File Checker & DISM Tool
Corrupted system files can destabilize Windows 10 and trigger the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error. You must attempt to fix them using the System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool.
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6. Run Check Disk Utility
6. Run Check Disk Utility
The Check Disk Utility (CHKDSK) features the ability to resolve disk errors on your computer. Try running it on the partition that holds Windows 10.
7. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
7. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Windows 10’s Windows Memory Diagnostic tool detects issues with the hardware RAM (random access memory) on your computer. It does not fix anything but instead allows you to rule out instances of faulty physical memory.
8. Clean the Computer
8. Clean the Computer
The internal components of your computer accumulate dust and debris over time, preventing them from working correctly. Removing, cleaning, and reseating items (such as the graphics card and RAM modules) can potentially fix the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD. Take the time to clean the insides of your computer to keep it in top working condition.
9. Update BIOS or UEFI
9. Update BIOS or UEFI
The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the firmware that makes your PC work. However, an outdated BIOS/UEFI can result in hardware-related conflicts and cause the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD to show up repeatedly. You must try updating the BIOS/UEFI on your computer, but it’s a procedure that requires extreme care. Learn how to check and update the BIOS or UEFI.
10. Reset Windows 10
10. Reset Windows 10
Do you still keep experiencing the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD error? If so, you must reset Windows 10. That should fix any system-related errors that the System File Checker and DISM tool failed to detect.
Faulty Hardware Fixed
Faulty Hardware Fixed
The fixes above should’ve resolved the “Faulty Hardware Corrupted Page” BSOD on your desktop device. But if the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool ended up finding any memory-related faults, consult your local computer technician or PC vendor—regardless of whether the error keeps recurring or not—for a possible RAM replacement or other hardware-related repairs.
