Bug Check 0xD8: DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES
The DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES bug check has a value of 0x000000D8. This indicates that there are no more system page table entries (PTE) remaining.
Important Info If You Have Received a STOP Code
If you received a blue screen error, or stop code, the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from data loss. A hardware device, its driver, or related software might have caused this error. If your copy of Windows came with your computer, call the manufacturer of your computer. If you purchased Windows separately from your computer, Microsoft provides support. To find contact info for Microsoft or your computer manufacturer, Contact Support.
If you have experience with computers and want to try to recover from this error, follow the steps provided in the Microsoft article Resolving STOP (Blue Screen) Errors in Windows.
These actions might prevent an error like this from happening again:
- Download and install updates and device drivers for your computer from Windows Update.
- Scan your computer for computer viruses.
- Check your hard disk for errors.
DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES Parameters
The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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1 |
Pointer to the name of the driver that caused the error (Unicode string), or zero |
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2 |
Number of PTEs used by the driver that caused the error (if Parameter 1 is nonzero) |
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3 |
Total free system PTEs |
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4 |
Total system PTEs |
If the driver responsible for the error can be identified, its name is printed on the blue screen and stored in memory at the location (PUNICODE_STRING) KiBugCheckDriver.
Cause
This is usually caused by a driver not cleaning up its memory use properly. Parameter 1 shows the driver which has consumed the most PTEs. The call stack will reveal which driver actually caused the bug check.
Resolution
Both drivers may need to be fixed. The total number of system PTEs may also need to be increased.
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Build date: 4/9/2013
