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0x000000D6 — Driver Page Fault Beyond End of Allocation | Blue Screen Fix Guide

DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION

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What Does 0x000000D6 Mean?

A driver caused a page fault by accessing memory beyond the end of its Special Pool allocation.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Buffer overflow in driver
  2. 2Driver overrunning allocated buffer
  3. 3Off-by-one error in driver

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code DRIVER_PAGE_FAULT_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION
  • ⚠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_BEYOND_END_OF_ALLOCATION?
A driver caused a page fault by accessing memory beyond the end of its Special Pool allocation.
Can I fix Driver Page Fault Beyond End of Allocation 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

0x000000CDPage Fault Beyond End of Allocation0x000000D5Driver Page Fault in Freed Special Pool

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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.