0x000000D5_
Driver Page Fault In Freed Special Pool
When Windows 10/11 throws 0x000000D5, the system diagnostics have flagged a condition known as "Driver Page Fault In Freed Special Pool". Most fixes for this error are straightforward and don't require wiping your drive.
What Actually Happened
Windows kernel halted due to: a driver accessed memory that Driver Verifier had already freed and flagged.
Symptoms
Blue screen appears with stop code DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL
Common Causes
- Kernel condition: a driver accessed memory that Driver Verifier had already freed and flagged
- Outdated or conflicting third-party driver
- Overheating or failing hardware (RAM/SSD)
How to Fix It
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01
Boot into Safe Mode and roll back recently installed drivers
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02
Run memory diagnostic:
mdsched.exe -
03
Run system scan:
sfc /scannow && DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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Root Cause Breakdown
Stop code DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL (0x000000D5) triggered a bugcheck to protect memory integrity.
Should You Worry?
Urgent. Save work frequently to avoid data loss.
Power-User Tip
Check minidump logs in C:\Windows\Minidump to identify the failing .sys file.
Software fix: $0; Hardware replacement: $50�$250