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If you are a Windows user, chances are you would have encountered at least one or two “Blue Screen of Death” errors while working. BSODs occur, while utterly frustrating, are not always difficult to resolve.

They usually occur when you install new hardware or software, and it does not work well on your PC. That said, you might also get BSOD for a number of other reasons such as:

• failing hardware
• corrupt system files
• problems with your RAM or hard disk
• other random reasons

A BSOD is actually not your enemy. Think of it as part of your Windows computer’s defense mechanism. It occurs so that your computer doesn’t incur any further damage because of the underlying hardware or software issue.

Many Windows 10 users have reported receiving “bad pool header” BSOD. Are you receiving this error as well?

If so, you are at the right place. Here are four easy-to-follow solutions to get rid of this BSOD error once and for all.

What is a bad pool header error?

The bad pool header error comes with a code 0x00000019, and as said above, a number of things can cause it.

When you get this error, your PC may restart abruptly and you will lose all unsaved work. That can be fatal especially if you are working on an important project, presentation, or document.

Solution One – Disconnect external devices and drives

Disconnect all external devices and drives except your keyboard and mouse. Now use the PC normally and check whether you’re getting the error.

If no, it means an external drive or device was the culprit. After confirming the cause, find the problematic device or drive.

How to do that? Glad you asked.

Connect external device and drive one at a time, and see after connecting which device you receive the error. For example, if you get the BSOD error after connecting the external hard disk, that’s where the problem lies.

The next step is to detect what’s wrong with the problematic device and fix the issue.  Alternately, you may consider installing a new device. For instance, if your hard drive is the real culprit, you may find replacing it a better idea — and even a cheaper one perhaps — than repairing it.

If the above solution did not resolve the issue, move on to the next solution.

Solution Two- Disable 3^rd party anti-virus temporarily

Some 3^rd party anti-virus does not work well with Windows 10 and you might get the titled error after installing or updating a 3^rd party anti-virus.

To rule out this possibility, disable the anti-virus temporarily. The steps to disable anti-virus vary from one provider to the next. Check the documentation of your anti-virus solution to find out how to disable it temporarily.

In general, you can disable anti-virus temporarily through its interface. Just dig into its settings and look for an option like disable temporary, disable for XXX minutes/hours, disable until next restart.

After disabling 3^rd party anti-virus solution, use your PC normally. If you do not get the error, it’s safe to assume that the 3^rd party anti-virus was the cause behind the BSOD error.

In that case, you can switch to a better 3^rd party anti-virus solution or use Windows Defender that is part of Windows security tools. If you have been using 3^rd party anti-virus solution, windows defender is more likely to be disabled. You need to enable it by following the steps given below.

How to enable Windows Defender?

• Click the Windows logo button to bring up the Start menu
• Scroll down and click the Windows Security option
• On the Windows Security window here are some things you will find.
• If you will see a green tick on Virus and threat protection, it indicates a 3^rd party solution is active on your system. In that case, you need to uninstall it and then perform these steps.
• If you do not see a Windows tick, it indicates no anti-virus solution and Windows defender is active on your system. In that case, you need to activate Windows Defender
• Click Virus and threat protection

• Next, click Virus & threat protection settings

• Turn On the Real Protection

If disabling 3^rd party anti-virus solution does not help, move on to the next solution.

Solution Three – Disable Fast Start-up

Windows 10 comes with a Fast Start-up option that reduces boot time. When you select Fast Start-up, Windows will enter hibernation mode when you shut down the computer instead of shutting down all windows.

When you start your computer the next time, Windows will use the hibernation file to boot windows. In other words, it will not load system drivers as it does in a normal boot.

Many users were able to resolve bad pool header BSOD error by disabling fast start. The idea behind disabling fast start-up is to force windows to boot normally and load all system drivers and components at every boot.

Here are the steps to follow.

• Press Windows key and R simultaneously to open Ease of Access Center
• Click Power Option from the menu
• <insert – bph – power options>
• In the Power Options window, click Choose what the power button does

• In the System Settings window, click Change settings that are currently unavailable

• Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended)
• Click Save changes
• Reboot your PC

Use your PC normally and see whether your system throws bad pool header BSOD error. If the issue remains still unresolved, move on to the next solution.

Solution Four – Update Drivers

Drivers are essential software components of Windows. Over time, drivers may become corrupt or go missing (accidental deletion) which may lead to BSOD errors like bad pool header. Hence, you need to update all drivers on your system.

You can update your device drivers in two ways—manually and automatically.

The manual process, besides being tedious, is time-consuming and requires some technical risk. It also comes with a certain degree of risk, especially if you download the driver file from an unreliable source.

Updating Drivers Automatically

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

Start Download

 

Solution Five – Check RAM

A faulty RAM can also cause bad pool header BSOD error. Hence, you need to check RAM and rule out the possibility of a faulty RAM.

Windows comes with a memory diagnostic tool that can help find any problems with RAM. Here are the steps to run Memory Diagnostic Tool.

• Press Windows key and S together. This will open Windows Search
• In the search box, type Memory Diagnostic and hit Enter on the keyboard
• Click Windows Memory Diagnostic from search results
• The Windows Memory Diagnostic tool is launched and you are presented with two options – 1) Restart Now and check for problems recommended and 2) Check for problems the next time when I start my computer
• Click 1^st option
• Windows Memory Diagnostic takes time to complete the memory scan which depends on the amount of RAM installed in your system. Be patient and allow the tool to complete the operation.

If it finds errors, it will show on the screen. In that case, you need to replace the RAM module. If it does not show any errors, you can conclude there is no problem with RAM.

Like most users, one of the solutions in this post is very likely to work for you. Follow the instructions carefully and you will be able to resolve bad pool header BSOD error without any professional help.

A bad pool header error indicates Windows is having a problem allocating memory. The most common cause of the error is a problem with device drivers. With that said, the problem might occur because of other reasons, too, like disk write issues, bad sectors or even some problem with routers.

If you are getting this error, keep your worries aside as we are providing some easy solutions to fix the bad pool header issue.

Try the solutions one by one starting from the top and tell us which one worked for you.

Solution One- Disable third-party antivirus

Many users have said that they received the error because of 3^rd party antivirus clients.

You need to check whether the 3^rd party antivirus is not using too much of non-paged pool that is causing interference in memory allocation. Disabling the antivirus for some time is a good way to check whether the antivirus is the cause of the problem.

The exact steps to disable a 3^rd party antivirus program might vary from product to product. Refer to the documentation of the anti-virus to know the exact steps to disable it.

If disabling the anti-virus resolves the issue, contact your anti-virus manufacturer and ask for their advice to resolve the bad pool header issue. Another option is installing another anti-virus.

Solution Two- Update All Drivers

As mentioned earlier, device drivers might be one of the causes behind the bad pool header error. Updating all drivers is an easy way to fix the issue.

You have two options to update all drivers, update all drivers manually or update all drivers automatically.

Manual driver update– If you are using an assembled PC, you will be required to visit hardware manufacturer’s website and find latest drivers update for your system. Laptop users need to go their device manufacturers website and look for driver updates available for your system.

Updating drivers manually is a time-consuming task that needs some expertise and lots of patience. If you are not confident about updating drivers manually, we suggest you use a Driver Update Tool to update all drivers automatically.

Updating Drivers Automatically

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

Start Download

 

Solution three – Disable fast start-up

The Fast start-up option is different from the regular boot.

Unlike the regular boot, the fast start-up does not reload the kernel and drivers; it just reloads the system image from the hibernation file and refreshes RAM.

Disabling fast start-up will force the Windows operating system to reload kernel and device drivers individually that might resolve the issue. Here are the steps to follow.

• Go to Desktop
• Right-click on Start button and select Power options

• In the next screen, select Advanced Power Settings that appears in the right-hand side pane

• In the Power Options window, select Choose what the power button does

• In the System Settings window, select Change Settings that are currently unavailable

• In the next window, uncheck the option- Turn on fast start-up(recommended)

• Click Save Changes
• Close all windows and reboot PC and see if the issue exists

Solution Four- Unplug all external devices

As mentioned earlier, one of the devices drivers might be the reason behind the issue. To find out the problematic device, you need to unplug all external devices from your computer. You can keep the USB mouse and keyboard connected.

Restart the PC and see if the issue persists. If you don’t get the bad pool header error, shut down the PC. Now connect one USB device and restart your computer and see if you get the bad pool header error. Shut down the system again and check one USB device at a time to find

out the faulty device behind the bad pool header. Once you recognize the faulty device, update its drivers to resolve the issue.

Solution Five- Check if the RAM is faulty

A faulty RAM module can cause the bad pool header error. To check whether the RAM module is faulty, first switch off the PC and remove the RAM module from its slot. Clean the dust off the RAM, especially the golden colored connector strip. Use a lint-free clean cloth to clean it.

After cleaning the RAM, insert the RAM module in the slot and see if the error persists. If you still get the error, try inserting RAM module in a different slot. Alternatively, you can also use a different RAM module to check whether the first RAM module is faulty.