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0x000000BE — Attempted Write to Readonly Memory | Blue Screen Fix Guide

ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY

Windows 10Windows 11

What Does 0x000000BE Mean?

A driver attempted to write to a read-only section of memory.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Buggy device driver
  2. 2Memory corruption
  3. 3Incompatible driver
  4. 4Malware attempting to modify protected memory

Symptoms

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

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Restart your computer
  2. 2Update or roll back recently installed drivers
  3. 3Run System File Checker (sfc /scannow)
  4. 4Check Windows Update for driver updates

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Analyze crash dump with WinDbg
  2. 2Run Driver Verifier to isolate faulty driver
  3. 3Use Safe Mode to uninstall problematic drivers
  4. 4Check Event Viewer for related errors

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY?
A driver attempted to write to a read-only section of memory.
Can I fix Attempted Write to Readonly Memory 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

0x000000FCAttempted Execute of Noexecute Memory0x000000D1Driver IRQL not Less or Equal

About the Author

Windows Troubleshooting Team

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