Bug Check 0xFC: ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY
The ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY bug check has a value of 0x000000FC. This indicates that an attempt was made to execute non-executable 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.
ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY Parameters
The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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1 |
The virtual address whose execution was attempted |
|
2 |
The contents of the page table entry (PTE) |
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3 |
Reserved |
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4 |
Reserved |
Resolution
When possible, the Unicode string of the driver name that attempted to execute non-executable memory is printed on the bug check screen and is also saved in KiBugCheckDriver. Otherwise, the driver in question can often be found by running a stack trace and then reviewing the current instruction pointer.
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Build date: 4/9/2013
