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0x00000080 — NMI Hardware Failure | Blue Screen Fix Guide

NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE

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What Does 0x00000080 Mean?

A Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) was triggered due to a hardware failure. This is a serious hardware error.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1RAM failure
  2. 2Motherboard hardware fault
  3. 3CPU failure
  4. 4Power supply instability

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE
  • ⚠System reboots unexpectedly
  • ⚠Possible data loss from unsaved work

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Restart your computer
  2. 2Check all hardware connections
  3. 3Run Windows Memory Diagnostic
  4. 4Check for overheating

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Run comprehensive hardware diagnostics
  2. 2Test components individually (CPU, RAM, GPU)
  3. 3Check for firmware/BIOS updates
  4. 4Inspect motherboard for physical damage

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE?
A Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) was triggered due to a hardware failure. This is a serious hardware error.
Can I fix NMI Hardware Failure myself?
In many cases yes. Start with basic troubleshooting like restarting, updating drivers, and running System File Checker. If the issue persists, advanced analysis of crash dumps may be needed.

Related Error Codes

0x0000009CMachine Check Exception0x00000124WHEA Uncorrectable Error

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Verified against official Microsoft documentation and real-world diagnostic data. Error behavior confirmed across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server.