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How To Fix EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM Blue Screen Errors (0x0000012C)

	Error Number:	Error 0x12C
	Error Name:	EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM
	Error Description:	The EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM bug check has a value of 0x0000012C. This bug check indicates that a problem occurred in the Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) file system.
	Hexadecimal:	0x0000012C
	Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
	Software:	Windows Operating System
	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11

Most 0x0000012C "blue screen of death" (BSOD) errors are the result of defective hardware, missing / corrupt Windows 10 drivers, or corrupt kernel mode drivers. The primary way to resolve these problems manually is to replace the 0x12C file with a fresh copy.

Typical EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM Errors

Typically, BSODs or Blue Screen of Death errors associated with EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM include:

"Windows has shutdown to stop damage to PC caused by EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM."

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

"STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM"

0x1E - EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM

STOP 0x050: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM

Most BSOD errors happen after Windows-related hardware or software installation. Commonly, EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM 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. Recording Blue Screen EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM errors associated with Windows is crucial to locating faults and relaying back to Microsoft Corporation for repair options.

EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM Issue Origins

EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM-related Blue Screen of Death errors are caused by associated software, hardware, firmware, or device driver issues. Microsoft Corporation hardware or Windows faults can lead to these EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM errors in some cases.

Precisely, EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM errors stem from:

Incorrectly configured, old, or corrupted Windows device drivers. (very common)

EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM or Windows registry keys invalid / corrupted.

Malware has infected EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM (or related Windows), creating corruption and EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM errors.

New Microsoft Corporation-related hardware install creating EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM conflicts.

Damaged system files (eg. EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM) after failed driver or Windows install.

BSOD of EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM created by damaged hard drive.

STOP / EXFAT_FILE_SYSTEM error originating from memory (RAM) corruption.