Bug Check 0xF3: DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN
The DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN bug check has a value of 0x000000F3. This indicates that Windows was unable to shut down due to lack of memory.
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.
DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN Parameters
The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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1 |
The total number of dirty pages |
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2 |
The number of dirty pages destined for the page file |
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3 |
Windows Server 2003 only: The size of the nonpaged pool available at the time of the bug check (in pages) Windows Vista and later: Reserved |
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4 |
Windows Server 2003 only: The current shut down stage Windows Vista and later: The most recent modified write error status |
Cause
Windows attempted to shut down, but there were no free pages available to continue operations.
Because applications were not terminated and drivers were not unloaded, they continued to access pages even after the modified writer had terminated. This causes the system to run out of pages, since the page files could be used.
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Build date: 4/9/2013
