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0x000000D5 — Driver Page Fault in Freed Special Pool | Blue Screen Fix Guide

DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL

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What Does 0x000000D5 Mean?

A driver caused a page fault by accessing freed Special Pool memory.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Use-after-free bug in driver
  2. 2Driver accessing memory after freeing it
  3. 3Race condition in driver memory management

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL
  • ⚠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 DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_IN_FREED_SPECIAL_POOL?
A driver caused a page fault by accessing freed Special Pool memory.
Can I fix Driver Page Fault in Freed Special Pool 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

0x000000CCPage Fault in Freed Special Pool0x000000D6Driver Page Fault Beyond End of Allocation

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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.