ErrorFindly
0x00000156BSODWarning

0x00000156 — Winsock Detected Hung Closesocket Livedump | Blue Screen Fix Guide

WINSOCK_DETECTED_HUNG_CLOSESOCKET_LIVEDUMP

Windows 10Windows 11

What Does 0x00000156 Mean?

Winsock detected a hung closesocket operation and generated a live dump.

Real-World Causes

  1. 1Network socket closure hang
  2. 2Winsock driver delay
  3. 3Network driver blocking socket close

Symptoms

  • ⚠Blue screen with stop code WINSOCK_DETECTED_HUNG_CLOSESOCKET_LIVEDUMP
  • ⚠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 network drivers
  3. 3Reset network settings
  4. 4Run network troubleshooter

Advanced Fix

For experienced users and IT professionals

  1. 1Analyze minidump for faulting network driver
  2. 2Use netsh to reset TCP/IP stack
  3. 3Check for firmware updates on network hardware
  4. 4Capture network trace for analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What causes WINSOCK_DETECTED_HUNG_CLOSESOCKET_LIVEDUMP?
Winsock detected a hung closesocket operation and generated a live dump.
Can I fix Winsock Detected Hung Closesocket Livedump 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

0x0000004FNDIS Internal Error0x00000126NETIO Invalid Pool Caller

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.