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How To Fix PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Blue Screen Errors (0x00000090)

	Error Number:	Error 0x90
	Error Name:	PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED
	Error Description:	The PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED bug check has a value of 0x00000090. This bug check indicates that the Plug and Play (PnP) manager could not be initialized.
	Hexadecimal:	0x00000090
	Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
	Software:	Windows Operating System
	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11

Typically, 0x00000090 errors manfest as a blue screen error (BSOD) and are caused by attempting to load a corrupt or missing Windows 10 device drivers, or having defective hardware associated with the driver. The primary way to resolve these problems manually is to replace the 0x90 file with a fresh copy.

Classic PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Problems

The "Blue Screen of Death" associated with PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED will generally be one of the following:

"Windows unexpectedly shutdown due to problem with PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED."

":( Your PC ran into a problem with PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED and needs to restart now."

"0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED"

0x0000001E: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED

"STOP 0×00000050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED"

Most BSOD errors happen after Windows-related hardware or software installation. Commonly, PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED errors are seen during the Windows-related hardware or software install process, while a Microsoft Corporation-related driver is loaded, or during Windows shutdown or startup. Documenting PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED BSOD occasions is key to determine cause of the problem, and reporting them to Microsoft Corporation for fixes.

Root of PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Problems

Blue Screen PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED errors are often caused by related hardware, software, device driver, or firmware problems. These PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED errors can be related to Microsoft Corporation hardware or Windows problems in many cases.

In particular, these PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED issues originate through:

Corrupted, outdated, or wrongly configured device driver (PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED).

PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED entry invalid or corrupt registry entry associated with PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED and Windows.

Malware infestation corrupted PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED file or associated Windows files.

PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error from Microsoft Corporation hardware conflicts after new install.

Removed or damaged system (PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED) files after Windows or driver install.

STOP error (PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED) from corrupt hard disk.

Corrupt RAM / Memory from PP1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Blue Screen of Death.