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0x000000CF — Terminal Server Driver Made Incorrect Memory Reference | Blue Screen Fix Guide

TERMINAL_SERVER_DRIVER_MADE_INCORRECT_MEMORY_REFERENCE

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What Does 0x000000CF Mean?

A Terminal Server driver made an incorrect memory reference, accessing memory outside its session space.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Terminal Services driver accessing wrong session memory
  2. 2Session-space memory violation
  3. 3Multi-session driver bug

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code TERMINAL_SERVER_DRIVER_MADE_INCORRECT_MEMORY_REFERENCE
  • ⚠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 TERMINAL_SERVER_DRIVER_MADE_INCORRECT_MEMORY_REFERENCE?
A Terminal Server driver made an incorrect memory reference, accessing memory outside its session space.
Can I fix Terminal Server Driver Made Incorrect Memory Reference 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

0x000000ABSession Has Valid Pool on Exit0x000000BASession Has Valid Views on Exit

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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.