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0x000000EC — Session Has Valid Special Pool on Exit | Blue Screen Fix Guide

SESSION_HAS_VALID_SPECIAL_POOL_ON_EXIT

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What Does 0x000000EC Mean?

A session was exiting while it still had valid Special Pool allocations.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Session driver not freeing Special Pool allocations
  2. 2Terminal Services driver memory leak

Symptoms

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

DIY Fix

Beginner-friendly steps you can try at home

  1. 1Restart your computer
  2. 2Run Windows Memory Diagnostic (mdsched.exe)
  3. 3Reseat RAM modules
  4. 4Check for Windows updates

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Test RAM with MemTest86 for multiple passes
  2. 2Analyze minidump with WinDbg
  3. 3Check for memory leaks using poolmon
  4. 4Inspect physical RAM slots and modules

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes SESSION_HAS_VALID_SPECIAL_POOL_ON_EXIT?
A session was exiting while it still had valid Special Pool allocations.
Can I fix Session Has Valid Special Pool on Exit 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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Windows Troubleshooting Team

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