How To Fix Code 48 (Error 48)
Error Number: | Error 48 | |
Error Name: | Code 48 | |
Error Description: | The software for this device has been blocked from starting because it is known to have problems with Windows. Contact the hardware vendor for a new driver. | |
Developer: | Microsoft Corporation | |
Software: | Windows Operating System | |
Applies to: | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 |
These Code 48 problems are generally caused by 48-related file corruption, or in some cases, if the file has been accidentally or maliciously removed. If your Windows 10 file is suffering from one of those troubles, replacing it with a fresh file should resolve the issue. Moreover, as a preventive measure, we recommend running a driver update scan to ensure all of your Code 48-related device drivers are up-to-date and compatible with your operating system version.
Typical Code 48 Errors
The majority of Code 48 errors that you encounter will be "blue screen of death" errors (also know as a "BSOD" or "STOP error") that occur in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10:
- "A problem with Code 48 detected. Windows shut down to prevent damage."
- ":( Your PC ran into a problem with Code 48 and needs to restart now."
- "STOP 0x0A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – Code 48"
- 0x01E: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – Code 48
- 0×00000050 STOP: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – Code 48
In most cases, you will experience Code 48 blue screen errors after you’ve installed new hardware or software. There Code 48 errors can happen during 48 installation, while a Code 48-related program is running, while a Microsoft Corporation-related device driver is loaded, or during startup / shutdown. Keeping track of when and where your STOP error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.Notating when Code 48 STOP errors happen is paramount in finding the cause of the 48-related problems and reporting them to Microsoft Corporation for help.
Root of Code 48 Problems
BSOD problems involving Code 48 are generally created by related hardware, software, device drivers, or firmware. Microsoft Corporation-associated hardware or 48 itself can lead to these problems.
Precisely, Code 48 errors stem from:
- Corrupted, outdated, or wrongly configured device driver (Code 48).
- Corrupted or invalid Code 48 registry from 48 or hardware-related change.
- Virus or malware infection that has corrupted the Code 48 file or related 48 program files.
- Code 48 error from Microsoft Corporation hardware conflicts after new install.
- Damage or removal of system files (eg. Code 48) after failed install of 48 or device drivers.
- Disk drive corruption causing Code 48 STOP error.
- Memory (RAM) corrupted from Code 48 BSOD.
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