Windows 10: Windows 10 won't boot anymore (BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED)

Discus and support Windows 10 won't boot anymore (BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED) in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hi there, I just created this account as I already read through a lot of good threads on this forum regarding similiar issues. After having a BSOD on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by nicsnutzius, May 4, 2021.

  1. Windows 10 won't boot anymore (BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED)


    Hi there, I just created this account as I already read through a lot of good threads on this forum regarding similiar issues. After having a BSOD on my second partition (running 2x Windows 10 Pro on a dual-boot system) only one is running as it should. The BSOD was caused by powering off one of my USB/MIDI controllers which are connected over a USB 3 hub to the USB port of my laptop. I believe it was stated that the BSOD occured because of a driver failure (something like IRQL_LESS..) und I'm suspecting the Intel eXtensible Host Controller. This crash has happened from time to time in the past, but this is the first time I'm not able to boot into Windows anymore. When trying to boot into the partition where the initial BSOD occured, I'm getting another BSOD saying 'CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED'. Windows itself is suggesting to use the built-in recovery function which unfortunately doesn't work. While I'm pretty sure that there must be an existing restore point - because I just manually created one shortly before the initial BSOD occured - the recovery function states that there are no restore points avaible on this drive. I already tried the following: - Trying to enter safe mode - Using the recovery options via advanced startup - Starting rstrui.exe via the command line (checked the drive letter before by using diskpart) - Run sfc /scannow, chkdsk /r - Tried to run DISM /Online .. (which isn't working in the pre-boot environment) - Manually deleted the suspected drivers using the file explorer on my other working partition (D:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository) What I haven't tried but read about: - Use DISM in a offline way (not quite sure how to do that) - Unplug the RAM sticks by opening the laptop enclosure (can this be an issue if RAM is working just fine on the other partition?) - Run something like Memtest86 As I use the corrupt partition for a lot stuff like sound and music production, visual coding and video editing it was quite a lot of effort to set everything up. That's why I'm not commited to do a clean install.. I feel already really desperate at this point. I was hoping that somebody here has more knowledge on this topic and could might help me out. Thanks already for reading through. Greetings

    :)
     
    nicsnutzius, May 4, 2021
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  2. Critical_Process_Died BSOD

    Hi,

    In order to resolve your concern, we suggest that you to follow these steps:

    • If you've installed any new apps or devices, uninstall or unplug them and restart your PC.
    • Make sure your PC has the latest updates:
    • Go to the search box.
    • Type Windows Update then Enter.
    • Select Check for updates.
    • In the Settings menu, select Check for updates button.
    • When it's finished, restart your PC.

    You may also check this
    link
    for more troubleshooting steps regarding critical_process_died error message.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    PreciousLeb, May 4, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 won't boot anymore (BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED)

    Hi there,

    I just created this account as I already read through a lot of good threads on this forum regarding similiar issues.

    After having a BSOD on my second partition (running 2x Windows 10 Pro on a dual-boot system) only one is running as it should. The BSOD was caused by powering off one of my USB/MIDI controllers which are connected over a USB 3 hub to the USB port of my laptop. I believe it was stated that the BSOD occured because of a driver failure (something like IRQL_LESS..) und I'm suspecting the Intel eXtensible Host Controller. This crash has happened from time to time in the past, but this is the first time I'm not able to boot into Windows anymore.

    When trying to boot into the partition where the initial BSOD occured, I'm getting another BSOD saying 'CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED'. Windows itself is suggesting to use the built-in recovery function which unfortunately doesn't work. While I'm pretty sure that there must be an existing restore point - because I just manually created one shortly before the initial BSOD occured - the recovery function states that there are no restore points avaible on this drive.

    I already tried the following:
    - Trying to enter safe mode
    - Using the recovery options via advanced startup
    - Starting rstrui.exe via the command line (checked the drive letter before by using diskpart)
    - Run sfc /scannow, chkdsk /r
    - Tried to run DISM /Online .. (which isn't working in the pre-boot environment)
    - Manually deleted the suspected drivers using the file explorer on my other working partition (D:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository)

    What I haven't tried but read about:
    - Use DISM in a offline way (not quite sure how to do that)
    - Unplug the RAM sticks by opening the laptop enclosure (can this be an issue if RAM is working just fine on the other partition?)
    - Run something like Memtest86

    As I use the corrupt partition for a lot stuff like sound and music production, visual coding and video editing it was quite a lot of effort to set everything up. That's why I'm not commited to do a clean install..

    I feel already really desperate at this point. I was hoping that somebody here has more knowledge on this topic and could might help me out.

    Thanks already for reading through.

    Greetings
     
    nicsnutzius, May 4, 2021
    #3
  4. Lars_Th Win User

    Windows 10 won't boot anymore (BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED)

    BSOD Critical_Process_Died - can' t enter safe mode

    After having upgraded my Asus X555LA to Windows 10 I constantly receice the BSOD with the message Critical_Process_Died. The only thing I did after the update was installing Adaware antivirus. The problem is I cant enter into safe mode, I tried all options,
    but just before restarting the BSOD appears again. I cant believe this is happening. Dont know what to do anymore.....Anybody has an idea? Thanks in advance
     
    Lars_Th, May 4, 2021
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