It is possible that the Windows critical error blue screen suddenly appears, with error 0x00000139, and that it happens several times. The error 0x00000139 Kernel_security_check_failure is a quite serious error that in the long run can be fatal and leave our PC unusable. Here we show you what that means windows kernel error and how to solve it before it's too late.
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What is Windows error 0x00000139?
The error 0x00000139 that appears on the Windows blue screen is a hardware-related error, and is present all Microsoft Windows versions. In the event that we receive this error, it is very possible that the system is in an unstable state and will fail again shortly after restarting, so it is not an error that can be solved by restarting the PC. The error code is caused by a hardware malfunction that is causing the operating system to crash and that is why the message is displayed on the Blue Screen of Death.
Some Most common reasons why Windows error 0x00000139 occurs:
- Hardware that overheats: It is possible that one of the components of the PC does not have adequate cooling or is heating up for a physical reason or due to a bad controller.
- Memory allocation issues.
- Controller faults: In this case, the problem may come from the manufacturer if it has released drivers that put the hardware at risk, or if we have downloaded malicious drivers.
- malware: It is possible that this error is being caused by malware that has infected our computer.
What happens if I don't fix Windows error 0x00000139?
If you don't fix Windows error 0x00000139, there may eventually be a much more serious error. The blue screen with the code Windows error «0x00000139 Kernel_security_check_failure» It is a symptom, not the PC problem; which is warning us that the security of the Windows kernel could not be verified.
If this happens, it is possible that the kernel, the Windows core, is compromised or has defective hardware. And this is not fixed by restarting the PC, as the problem may persist even if we restart.
Ways to fix Windows error 0x00000139
Below we show some of the ways to fix Windows errors with code 0x00000139 Kernel_security_check_failure. Some of them involve touching files and executing commands in the most sensitive areas of the system, such as the kernel, so we ask that you be careful when you are going to follow these steps and understand the risks involved if you are going to do so before going to a computer technician. professional.
DISM and SFC scans
This solution involves using Command Prompt, the Windows command launcher. To access it, type “cmd” into the Windows Start Menu, click Command Prompt, and then choose Run as Administrator.
Run the following commands in the following order:
dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealthsfc /scannowThis option is an accessible option and available to all users. But it may not work in some cases. If it doesn't work, try more specialized programs.
Scan for malware
In the event that error 0x00000139 is due to malware, or we believe it is due to it, we can run a software scan using the Windows Security application. We can access it from the Windows Start Menu.
In its Virus and Threat Protection section, click on the Quick Scan button. If it does not find any viruses, we can have it perform a full scan in Scan Options and check the Full Scan option. If it found malware, it could remove it and so error 0x00000139 could be solved of Windows.
Reinstall the drivers
It is possible that the error is due to a failed installation of a driver and that at some point there was a kernel error that caused error 0x00000139. This was happening with the NvLddmkm display driver. In this case, one option is uninstall the drivers so that they are reinstalled when you restart the PC.
In the Device Manager application, look for the “Display adapters” driver, right-click on it, and click on the “Display adapters” option.Uninstall Device«. After the uninstallation process is complete, restart your PC and the driver will be reinstalled. If the problem persists, the problem may be with the new version of the driver. In such a case, You will have to recover a previous version of the driver, which is usually available on the manufacturer's official website, and wait for them to release a corrected version.
Update Windows
Sometimes, a Windows update may have caused problems connecting to the Windows kernel, which is why the error occurs. If a new version of Windows is available, open the Windows Update app. If there is, select the option to update Windows to the new version and start the process. Remember to have the PC connected to the power and not turn it off or disconnect it at any time until the installation is complete.
Perform a clean boot
To do this, go to the System Settings app, and go to the services tab. There, check the “Hide all Microsoft services«, and then press the option «disable all«. Then, press the «Apply» button
Go to the «Windows Start» and click on the Task Manager option. You can also go to the Task Manager by pressing the «Ctrl» «Alt» and «Del» buttons at the same time on the keyboard, and then clicking on the Task Manager option.
In the “Startup Applications” section, disable all processes that have the option to start during boot. This may eliminate the possibility of a program causing the Windows error 0x00000139, and the blue screen will not appear. After this, restart the PC. You may be able to detect if a program is causing the error by gradually re-enabling the disabled programs.
