[Solved] Kernel Mode Heap Corruption Error

Getting the KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION blue-screen error? Don’t panic – you’re not alone. This is a fairly common error, and it’s usually not very hard to resolve.
Why am I getting the ‘Kernel Mode Heap Corruption’?
Kernel Mode Heap Corruption is one of the stop codes presented by Windows when you run into a ‘blue screen error of death’ BSOD error. As is the case with other codes, ‘Kernel Mode Heap Corruption’ is created uniquely to help users identify the problems triggering system crashes. Usually, the error is caused by driver issues (especially graphics card drivers) or software conflicts, but it may also be caused by hardware malfunction.
People have encountered the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error in different situations. Some said the error happened on startup of Windows 10, while others the moment of launching specific programs such as a video game.
How to fix the ‘Kernel Mode Heap Corruption’ error
Here are 6 solutions that have proved useful to many Windows users. So before you call a computer technician, why not try the following methods and fix the problem by yourself? You don’t need to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
- Roll back your graphics card drivers
- Update your device drivers
- Repair corrupted system files
- Resolve any software conflicts
- Resolve any hardware issues
- Reinstall your Windows system
Fix 1: Roll back your graphics card drivers
Some Windows users have reported that they experienced this ‘blue screen of death (BSOD)’ error right after an update of their graphics card drivers (or a Windows Update). If that’s when you got the error, you should restore your video driver to a previous version to secure the stability of your hardware device. Here’s how to do it:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog box. Then type devmgmt.msc into the box and click OK.

2) In the Device Manager window, double-click on the Display adapters node to expand its drop-down list.

3) Right-click on your video card and select Properties from the context menu.

4) Go to the Driver tab and select Roll Back Driver.

5) Choose one of the reasons based on your own situation and click Yes.

6) Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
After you restore your video driver to a previous version, verify if the ‘Kernel Mode Heap Corruption’ error still persists. If it does, try the next fix, below.
Fix 2: Update your device drivers
The Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error may be caused by an outdated or corrupt device driver. If you’re not sure whether all your device drivers (especially graphics card drivers) are up-to-date, you should check.
You can do this in Windows Device Manager, one device at a time. But this takes a lot of time and patience, and if any of your drivers do happen to be out of date, you’ll need to manually update them, which is difficult and risky. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your device drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
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 a mistake when installing. Driver Easy takes care of everything.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks:
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 Update button next to a flagged driver to automatically download the correct version of that driver, then you can manually install it (you can do this with the FREE version).
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. (This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All.)

Fix 3: Repair corrupted system files
Sometimes this blue-screen error is caused by corrupt system files. To repair them, there are two things you should do:
- Option 1 – Automatically (Recommended)
Use a repair tool to check various areas in your computer to determine the cause of the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption Error. It will deal with issues related to system errors, critical system files and find the right fix for you. - Option 2 – Manually
System File Checker is a built-in tool to check for corrupt, damaged system files and manage to restore them if there’re any. However, this tool can only diagnose major system files, and won’t deal with damaged DLL, Windows Registry key, etc.
Option 1 – Automatically (Recommended)
Reimage (commonly known as Reimage Repair) is a computer repair software that can diagnose problems on your computer and fix them immediately.
Reimage Windows Repair is tailored to your specific system and is working in a private and automatic way. It will firstly check hardware-related issues to identify problems, and then security issues (powered by Avira Antivirus), and finally it detects programs that crash, missing system files. Once complete, it will find a solution to your specific problem.
1) Download and install Reimage.
2) Open Reimage and run a free scan. This might take 3
5 minutes to fully analyze your PC. Once complete, you will be able to review the detailed scan report.

3) You’ll see the summary of detected issues on your PC. Click START REPAIR and all the issues will be fixed automatically. (You’ll need to purchase the full version. It comes with a 60-day Money-Back Guarantee so you can refund anytime if Reimage doesn’t fix your problem).

Note: Reimage comes with 24/7 Technical Support. If you need any assistance while using Reimage, click the question mark on the upper-right corner of the software, or use one of the following:
Chat: https://tinyurl.com/y7udnog2
Phone: 1-408-877-0051
Email: support@reimageplus.com / forwardtosupport@reimageplus.com
Option 2 – Manually
1. Scan with System File Checker
System file checker (sfc) is a Windows utility that identifies and repairs corrupted system files:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog box. Type cmd and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to run Command Prompt as administrator.

2) When Windows asks for permission to make changes to your device, click Yes.

3) In the Command Prompt, type the following command (note that there’s a space between sfc and /):
After you finish entering the command, hit Enter on your keyboard. Then the sfc tool will begin to scan all system files and repair the corrupted or missing ones.

4) Wait until the verification process completes. Then restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
If you continue to experience the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption Error, try running dism.exe as described below.
2. Scan with dism.exe
Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) is an in-built Windows tool that can identify if your Windows installation is corrupt, and repair it if it is:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog box. Type cmd and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to run Command Prompt as administrator.

If prompted for consent, click Yes.
2) In Command Prompt, type the following command (note that there’s a space to the left of each slash “/”):
After that, hit Enter on your keyboard. Then the DISM tool will begin to scan for any problems and try to fix them.

Wait for the process to complete. Then, reboot your computer and see whether the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error reoccurs. If it does, try Fix 4 below.
Fix 4: Resolve any software conflicts
Another possible culprit for your Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error is a software conflict. This is particularly likely if you get the error after installing a new app or when you’re trying to launch a certain program, such as a video game.
There’s no quick way to pinpoint which applications are conflicting. You have to fully shut down every unnecessary program (including any associated background processes) and wait to see whether the error reoccurs.
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- Check to see if you have any software conflicts
- Find out which programs are causing them
- De-prioritize, disable and uninstall those programs
1. Check to see if you have any software conflicts
1) Close all programs. To do this, switch to the program, and close it as you normally would (e.g. by clicking the × at the top right of the program).
2) End all unnecessary background processes by the following procedure:
I. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X at the same time, then click Task Manager.

II. On the Processes tab, select the program that you want to shut down from the list in Task Manager and click End task to force a close. (If it’s a program you’re using, e.g. Microsoft Word, make sure you save any unsaved work first.)

3) Wait to see whether the error reoccurs:
- If the error DOES reoccur – It’s probably not caused by a software conflict, and you should move on to Fix 5.
- If the error does NOT reoccur – One or more of the programs you shut down is probably causing the error. Now you need to identify which program(s) caused the error, as described in Step 2 below.
2. Find out which programs are causing your conflicts
If closing all unnecessary programs stopped the error from reoccurring, you know that one of those programs was causing the error. Now you just need to figure out which one.
To do this, restart one of your programs, and wait to see if the error comes back. If it doesn’t, restart the next program, and wait for the error again. Then the next, and the next, and so on.
When the error eventually reoccurs, you know that the program you restarted most recently is a problem.
But bear in mind, it may not be the only problem. It may actually be conflicting with another program – one you restarted earlier – and that conflict is what’s causing the error.
If you don’t really need the offending program, you can just disable or uninstall it immediately, as described below. But if you do need the offending program, you should check if it’s conflicting with something else (because then you may be able to disable/uninstall the other program instead).
To do this, leave the offending program open, but shut down all other programs again. If the error reoccurs, you know the program is the sole cause. If the error doesn’t reoccur, you know the program is conflicting with another program. To figure out which one, restart each program again, one at a time, and wait for the error to come back.
When you find which programs are conflicting with each other, you can disable or uninstall the one you need the least.
3. De-prioritize, disable or uninstall conflicting programs
Once you identify the program(s) causing the conflict, you have three options:
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- Set the program’s priority to low
- Permanently disable the program
- Uninstall the program
To set the program’s priority to low
If you don’t want to disable or uninstall the offending program, you can try de-prioritizing it first. This has resolved the error for some users. To de-prioritize the program:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog box. Type in taskmgr and hit Enter.

2) Go to the Details tab. Scroll through the list until you find the process for which you want to change the priority. Right-click on that item and select Set priority > Low.
It doesn’t have to be chrome.exe. This screenshot is just an example for better explanation.
3) Click Change priority if prompted for permission.

To permanently disable the program:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and X at the same time, then click Task Manager.

2) On the Processes tab, select the program that you want to shut down from the list in Task Manager and click End task to force a close.

3) If the program is also among the startup items, you should stop it from running at startup. Here’s how:
On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog box. Type in msconfig and hit Enter.

4) Go to the Startup tab, and click Open Task Manager.

5) Select the programs you don’t want to start when Windows starts, then click Disable.

To uninstall the program:
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time. Type appwiz.cpl and press Enter.

2) In Programs and Features, right-click on the program that you want to uninstall and click Uninstall.

If, after de-prioritizing, disabling or uninstalling conflicting programs the error reoccurs, try Fix 5 below.
Fix 5: Resolve any hardware issues
Some users get the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error because their computer has hardware problems. Here’s how to check if you have a hardware problem:
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- Run Windows Memory Diagnostic tool
- Check for other issues such as overheating
1. Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
The Windows Memory Diagnostic tool will check to see if there’s a problem with your Random Access Memory (RAM):
1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run dialog box. Type mdsched.exe and hit Enter.

2) Select either Restart now and check for problems (recommended) to check your memory straight away, or Check for problems the next time I start my computer if you want to keep working and do the memory check later.

3) When the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool actually runs, you’ll see the following screen that indicates the number of passes it’s doing, along with how far it has progressed.

If you don’t see any errors here, that means the memory in your computer is fine. Otherwise, you should replace your RAM or simply contact the hardware manufacturer for assistance.
2. Check for other issues such as overheating
It’s not that easy to tinker with the hardware if you’re a computer newbie. You need to disassemble the computer chassis, look for problems in each separate component, and find ways to fix them – all by yourself. Merely thinking of it is horrible enough, not to mention putting it into practice. Anyway, if you don’t have much interest in learning the skills, you should contact a local technician for further help.
If you’ve checked for hardware issues, and you’re still getting the error, you still have one more fix to try – reinstall the Windows system.
Fix 6: Reinstall your Windows system
If none of the fixes above work for you, you may need to reset or reinstall your Windows operating system.
Resetting Windows will revert your system to its initial state as if it’s your first time to turn on the computer. It removes all the apps that didn’t come with your PC, but you can decide whether to retain your personal data or not. Besides, you don’t need any external storage devices to perform the resetting, because Windows will complete the whole process by itself.
A clean install of Windows will erase everything (including all the apps you installed and your personal data) from the drive where your system is installed. You need an external storage device, e.g. a USB drive, to perform the clean install. Compared with the above option, clean install seems more complex, yet more impactful.
Listed below are some useful articles that teach you how to reset or reinstall Windows 10 step by step:
- To reset your PC, please refer to:
https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-reinstall-reset-windows-10-the-easy-way/ - To perform a clean install of Windows 10, please refer to:
https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-10-quickly-and-easily/ - Use Reimage to reinstall the Windows system without losing your personal files and programs.
To view more details about how to reset/clean install Windows 10, you can take a look at this post from Microsoft Support.
Hopefully, this article helped you resolve your Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error. If you have any follow-up questions or ideas, please feel free to leave a comment below. We’ll be more than happy to help you. Thanks for reading!
Fix: KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION BSOD Error in Windows 10
In this article, we will be talking about KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION, which is a Windows 10 BSOD error with a bug check code 0x0000013A. A blue screen of death issue, as you might have noticed, crash the device displaying a blue color screen with the message that your PC needs to restart. In the end, there would be a specification error definition you are facing. The problem is, you don’t get to save your work or any changes that you were making and it is quite frustrating.
KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION isn’t a frequent case. There are multiple reasons for this BSOD error code to occur. An outdated operating system, presence of corrupted system files, missing DLL files, low disk space, RAM issues, and more such problems lead to this error. However, given that you are probably facing it right now, here is a comprehensive explanation of fixes for it. Many of it is such that you can try even if you are a basic or beginner user. Here is a brief of the fixes suggested in this article –
KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION BSOD Error In Windows 10 Solution
Here is how to fix KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION BSOD Error in Windows 10 –
1] Stop automatic Restart
Whether due to an error or some other issue, you may notice that the computer freezes or shut down automatically at times. However, it can be quite troublesome for those who have serious work on PC. Frequently running into some errors and crashing may be easily frustrating. So before anything, we thought it might be helpful for you to have this dealt with to fix KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION. Here is a simple setting you can change which can manage this problem.
Step-1: After saving your work and press Win+D. This is the keyboard shortcut to go to the Windows 10 desktop.
Step-2: The next step is a right-click on This PC icon (if you don’t have This PC on the Desktop, simply search in the Start menu). Select Properties option from the fly-out menu.
Step-3: In the System window that appears, you will see ‘Advanced System Settings‘ in the left section. Select it.
Step-4: As you select it, another box for System Properties will come up. At the bottom of the same, click on the Settings button that you see under the head ‘Startup and Recovery’.
Step-5: The next window that comes up will be the Startup and Recovery one. Here, under the System Failure head, deselect the box corresponding to “Automatically restart” (see snapshot).

Step-6: Lastly, click on OK and conclude the process.
This should disable automatic restart on system failure Windows 10 PC. This way, you will be able to save all your work and can try fixing KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION without being bugged by restarts.
2] Download latest Windows updates
In order to keep your computer smoothly functioning and away from errors, keeping the system updated is a must. The monthly and infrequent patches that Microsoft releases mostly contain added security against various bugs and problems. It may even provide a fix for the issues causing the blue screen error in your PC. Therefore, updating Windows is a recommended way of avoiding as well as fixing many kinds of system errors including KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION. Often, users may postpone system updates, leaving the PC with threats. If that is the case with you too, update the system as soon as possible.
Connect to a high-speed internet/ Wi-Fi when you are updating your system or driver or any such thing. Check out the steps to update the PC manually below –
- Launch the Windows Settings app with the keys “Windows + I”.
- After the app interface opens up, navigate to Update & Security.
- On the right side of the following page, you may either see the due patches or the text “You’re up to date”. However, just click the button that says Check for updates. This would initiate a check for the due or new patches.
- In case there are any due ones listed, download them.
- Wait and let Windows carry out the installation process. Afterward, the system will prompt for permission to restart the device to wrap up the process.
3] Fix the KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION – Remove additional Hardware Accessories
In some instances, there can be compatibility problems in some of the hardware connected to your device. It may cause slow processing speed as well as some kind of errors including BSODs like KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION. To see if this is the problem in your case, just safely disconnect those external hardware components. Then, Restart Windows 10 PC and see whether the issue is still there. You can connect them back once you determine the trouble.
If you have recently added any hardware accessories, you also need to make sure that you update their drivers. You can do this simply by visiting the manufacturer website of that particular hardware component. You should be able to find the guide to update them on the website. Follow those instructions and then see if the issue is resolved. Also, make sure you do a periodic update of those devices too.
4] Run Windows Defender Full Scan
No matter whatever safety rules that you follow in the web-space, malware can always find ways into your computer. While some malicious software isn’t all too buggy, some can cause real turbulence in the system. They may attack and delete important files and may cause various errors like KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION BSOD. To root them out, you can use Windows security– the default anti-malware utility coming with Windows. Check out the following steps to perform a complete security scan of your device –
- Get access to the Window Security application either by opening it from the system tray (shield icon) or by searching it in the search box.
- Once it appears, navigate to Virus & threat protection => Scan options.
- There are going to be different scan type options with radio button adjoining them. Select the one next to ‘Full scan’. This will trigger a comprehensive scan of each and every file as well as programs on your hard disk.
- Then, the next step is clicking on the Scan now button.
- This starts the scan process, it may take a bit of time, so wait.
- Once the scan is over, the application will display any kind of threats or malware found on the system.
- Now, click on the Clean threats button to clear out the detected malicious components.
- From the dialog box that appears subsequently, select Remove.
- Lastly, click on Start actions to confirm the removal of the viruses.
5] Resolve system memory issues
Random Access Memory is a critically important part of any computer. And, in case of bad RAM slot, results can be a stream of dysfunctions and errors, even BSODs including KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION. There can be a fair number of reasons which can cause the problem in RAM. Some of them being, power surge, excessive heating and often motherboard issues. Thus, if your computer acting weird, you should consider the possibility of some bad sectors in memory too. You can try out the following fix to resolve the memory-related problems –
- Click on the notification area and from the Action Center, select “All settings”. This would open Windows Settings app on your PC.
- Then, in the text box on the top of the Settings app, type ‘memory’.
- From the results, double click on “Diagnose your computer’s memory problems”.
- When the Memory Diagnostic Tool opens up, select the first option. It is also the recommended option, that says “Restart now and check for problems”. Note to save any unsaved work before you allow a restart.
- This will reboot the system. When it powers up, a blue screen will appear which indicate the start of the problem diagnosis.
- The device will restart again after the memory problem scan is over. Any detected issues will be listed after reboot.
6] Remove any third-party antivirus tools
As we discussed above, malware can cause some serious issues in the system. Several users rely upon different security software, both free and paid for managing those threats. However, having more than one antivirus in a system is generally not recommended. Third-party anti malware tools interfere with the functioning of Windows Defender. It may even cause errors like KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION. Therefore, uninstall any third-party anti malware software from your system when you face any kind of system dysfunctions. Following are the steps to do the same –
- In the Windows search bar, type cp. From the result double-click on Control Panel.
- Go to Programs and Features applet and click on it.
- When it opens you will see the list of various installed apps on your system.
- Go to the list and select the third party anti-malware tool which you need to uninstall.
- Click on the Uninstall button on the top of the window to get rid of those apps.
- Restart the computer and see whether the problem has been resolved.
7] Check the outdated driver and update – KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION
In a computer system, there would be a lot of drivers. What they do is telling the hardware components on how to work on a particular system. Therefore the role of device drivers is quite critical.
Now, even though in Windows 10 most of the drivers are updated along with the monthly or periodic updates that automatically happen. However, there is a possibility that some of the drivers are not updated. This may cause problems in the functioning of various devices and may ultimately lead to a blue screen of death or other kinds of errors. Given below are the steps that you need to follow –
- Type device manager in the Taskbar search bar and launch the utility.
- When the console opens check through the various devices listed there and see if any of them displays a yellow exclamation mark in device manager.
- In case any of them do have the mark then click on it to expand and see the drivers.
- Right-click on each driver and from the menu that appears, simply select the Update driver option.
- Let the system find updates. If prompted allow to carry out the process.
- Restart the system and see if the KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION
error has been resolved.
8] Fix KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION – Boot OS in Safe Mode
The safe boot is a very effective fix in case of not only the blue screen of death errors but also with most other kinds of issues. It is essentially helpful in gaining limited access to your system when you are facing problem in starting your Windows normally. It is a great way to remove any problematic applications or programs. This is because when in safe mode only the basic and important services or programs and drivers get loaded. No third-party tools work, thereby preventing any kind of interference of those components.
There is more than just one way to initiate the safe boot mode. Given below are the simple steps following which you can start windows 10 in safe mode.
- Click on the Windows icon to access the Start menu.
- Select the “Power” button followed by a hit on “Restart” while holding the “Shift” key.
- Click on the Advanced repair button.
- In the screen that follows select Troubleshoot => Advanced options.
- Select Startup settings. This will present you with a list of Advanced boot options.
- Hit the Restart button. Then, press the respective number on your keyboard which corresponding to the Startup option that you would like to use. To enter Safe mode press F4.
9] Easy BSOD fix with Blue Screen Troubleshooter
Troubleshooting is one of the most recommended ways of fixing any kind of errors. This is true in the case of blue screen errors as well. What makes it even better is that Windows comes with special troubleshooter for blue screens. Isn’t it great that you can resolve the entire blue screen scenario possibly by running a troubleshooter? It is also one of the easiest fixes as well. Here is how you can run a Blue Screen Troubleshooter in Windows 10 –
- In the Settings application (as discussed above), go to the Update & security section. Select Troubleshoot tab available on the left-hand side.
- Select Blue screen option available in the lower half of the panel.
- The option would expand, revealing a Run the Troubleshooter button. Click on it.
10] Save some space and reduce system load by cleaning the junk files
Junk files can cause a load of trouble in an Operating System. Numerous files can get piled up as you browse along with internet and download random files. This can slow down the functioning of your computer and can cause serious errors on the system including various BSODs. Junk and temporary files mean the cache data, the files in your download folder, recycle bin, etc. Therefore it is recommended to occasionally clean up these unwanted or temporary files in order to free up disk space. This way you can ensure an error-free and smooth functioning of your device.
A quick note here is that the cleanup operation may delete some important files from the download folder and even from the recycle bin also. Therefore before you start the clean up make sure that you have moved all the important files from the locations. Here’s what you need to do for using the Disk cleanup utility for this purpose –
- First of all, type cleanmgr in the taskbar search box and hit Enter.
- In the small pop up window that comes up select the drive that you would like to clean-up.
- Click on the Ok button. This will trigger a scan for the amount of space which can be retrieved by deleting junk files and the temporary files.
- Click “Cleanup system files” button and then again choose the same drive as above.
- Then you need to select all the boxes thus allowing the system to clear them out. Click on the Ok button and let the cleanup process trigger.
- Reboot the system after your computer has completed the process and see whether the error KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION has been solved.
11] Avoid similar or duplicate applications creating conflicts
You read above that having third-party antivirus tools can cause conflicts with Windows Defender since they have similar functioning. Similarly having multiple application serving the same purpose on the system can cause conflict between them eventually leading to KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION.
You can prevent this situation simply by uninstalling those extra applications. All you need to do is head straight to the Apps Settings page and locate such programs from the list. Once you find them, select it and click Uninstall.
12] Remove any incomplete Windows updates
In one of the above fixes, we mentioned the importance of updating Windows 10 in regular basis. This solution points the problems with some updates. There have been a few instances where some of the recent updates had contained bugs caused problematic functions in the PC. Incomplete Windows updates can cause a lot of troubles in the system. Therefore, in case you have been receiving KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION post updating of the system, you might want to try to delete windows update files. Follow the steps given below in order to delete the recent updates and fix the BSOD –
- Open the Settings app (Win +I) and thereafter, in the interface, navigate to Update & security.
- In the subsequent page, select Windows Updates from the list of options on the left-hand side.
- Click on ‘View update history’ and then on ‘Uninstall updates’ link corresponding to the latest update.
- When the Installed updates in the Control Panel launches, select the latest patches which you’re looking to uninstall. Thereafter, you just need to click on the ‘Uninstall’ button on the top and allow uninstalling in the case prompted.
13] Use system restore to fix KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION
This is something that you can use in case none of the other fixes seems to be able to better the KERNEL MODE HEAP CORRUPTION BSOD situation. Using this utility would mean undoing any changes made in the system after you created the last restore point. It would thus mean erasing data or deleting programs installed post the point. Of course, for this to work, you need to have created a restore point in the system when it was running all error-free. Also, we recommend to backup files to external hard drive that you recently created or worked on, so that you don’t lose anything important. Given below are the steps to restore your system –
- Press Win+Q and type rstrui in the taskbar search box.
- Hit Enter key and this will instantly show up the System Restore wizard.
- Select Show more restore points on the subsequent screen.
- Choose the latest point and hit Next.
- Click the Finish button and this will initiate the process.
14] Disk Check for Reducing computer Fatigue
Disk checking (chkdsk) is yet another simple option to resolve some system-related issues. Where the errors are being caused by computer fatigue- a situation that arises mainly due to long and continuous use. Disk checking may offer a quick fix.
- Get access to the Command Prompt with administrative authorities.
- When the black window comes up, in the command line, type the command – chkdsk C: /f /r /x
- Press the Enter key on your keyboard to initiate a disk check.
15] Use SFC to fix any corrupted Windows System components
Each of the system components and files is quite crucial and critical for the smooth and uninterrupted working of the PC. Any disturbance in them or a single missing file may leave the PC in trouble at times. If you experience any kind of error, dysfunction or problem in your computer, some missing system file or problematic component can be a reason too. It can be because of malware attacks on the components or files. Anyway, a simple command in the command prompt can possibly fix it. Here is the simple this you need to do –
- First, run command prompt as administrator. To do this, you need to type cmd in the search box. When the results show up, right-click on Command Prompt and then select ‘Run as administrator’.
- The elevated Command Prompt will show up. In the line where the cursor blinks you need to type: sfc /scannow
- This command would start a scan for all and any corrupted components as well as relevant system files. It may be a lengthy process and may take some time.
- After the scan and fix process is complete, simply restart your computer.
Possibly, the KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION BSOD error may be fixed if it was being caused by any of the affected system components or deleted DLL files.
Kernel Mode Heap Corruption error in Windows 10

You may encounter an error on the blue screen of the BSOD “Kernel Mode Heap Corruption” in Windows 10 during normal work on your computer or when your PC is under pressure on your hardware as CPU, GPU or RAM. The error may be caused by a corrupted or outdated video card driver, corrupted system files, problems with hardware like RAM, or the program or game itself is in conflict with your operating system. Let’s see how to fix the Kernel Mode Heap Corruption bug on the blue screen in Windows 10.

1. Checking system files
System files can cause a number of errors, including Kernel Mode Heap Corruption. Open a command line as administrator and type in the commands one by one. These two commands will find missing or damaged system files and automatically fix them.
sfc /scannow

DISM /ONLINE /CLEANUP-IMAGE /RESTOREHEALTH
2. Checking drivers for errors
It is hard to say which driver is responsible for the error without analysis. We will analyze all the hardware drivers in the system. Run a command line as an administrator and enter the command:
verifier .
In the appeared window “Create default settings”.
Then “Automatically select all drivers installed on this computer”.
When Windows reboots, it will analyze all drivers installed on your computer for problems. If problems are detected, you will be notified.
3. Update drivers
If a driver is found in the above way, it must be upgraded to the latest version. Press Win+R and type devmgmt.msc to get to the device manager quickly. Determine which device causes Kernel Mode Heap Corruption (above method) error, expand the list and right-click on it, then select “Update driver“. Then follow the on-screen recommendations.

You can also go to the hardware manufacturer’s website and manually download the latest driver version.
4. RAM Diagnostics
First of all, make sure you have the operating bar inserted correctly. You should also take it out of your computer and blow the slots away from dust. One more thing, if you have 4 slots on your motherboard for RAM laths, then try inserting the laths in 1 and 3 slots.