[Solved] Kernel Security Check Failure Error on Windows 10

An error caused due to system data corruption or driver incompatibility issues leads to a Kernel Security check failure. Whenever a user faces some issues like this, there are a few suggestions that could be worth trying, and thus we need to see which one applies to our system.

If you are reading this article, you might be looking for a fix for this BSOD issue. Let’s take a look at the fixes.

1. The computer needs to be installed with the latest available Windows updates and also use AntiVirus software to scan the computer. We may have to run a System File Checker to replace corrupted system files and ensure that our RAM, Hard Disk, accessories, and Hardware components are correctly connected.
2. Initiate the Safe Mode or the Clean Mode State to remove the problem. It would have you identify the offending program or driver and uninstall it if there was no problem.
3. We need to run the Driver Verifier Manager to check for corrupt drivers.
4. A Memory Diagnostic tool is used to check for possible memory problems, which includes the test of Random Access Memory (RAM) on the computer.
5. The hard disk needs to be scanned for errors.
6. Boot into Advanced Startup Options if you cannot log into your Windows Computer and an elevated command prompt window needs to be opened, which explains the process in detail.

Quick Fix 

There are a few steps that initiate Windows 10/8 PC into Safe Mode:

1. Open Run Dialog by pressing Win+ R keys, then type “MSConfig ” and hit enter.
2. Go to the Boot option, followed by which you select Safe Boot and then press OK.

If the Safe Mode needs to be booted with the internet connection, have Network Option selected under the Safe boot category.

3. To boot your computer into Safe Mode, click Restart.

Suppose the Kernel Security Check failure happens to disappear, booting the PC into Safe Mode. In that case, you must check the following offending programs, or the necessary drivers need to be uninstalled and updated.

If there is still the existence of errors in Safe Mode, then it’s likely that there is something wrong with the Hard Drive or RAW.

Methods To Fix Kernel Security Check Error in Windows 10/8/7

Four reliable methods will effectively fix and help the computer eliminate the Kernel Security Check Failure error in Windows 10/8/7. Only one of the methods can be selected to get this issue resolved.

Before one commences the method, the computer needs to undergo a full scan with the help of Antivirus software and get most of the possible viruses removed.

Method 1: Using File Checker 

The System file and Bad Sectors need to be repaired, which otherwise may cause a Kernel Security Check failure issue.

The System File Checker needs to be run.

1. The command in the search box needs to be typed in, followed by a right-click on Command Prompt, and then as an administrator, select run.
2. To continue with administrator permission, click yes.
3. Either type or Scanned and press Enter to check and have the corrupted system files repaired, which could have caused BSOD error with Kernel Security Check Failure.

Run the Partition Manager

The Windows System will not be able to run the boot normally if its system hard drive or partition has had some bad sectors. But instead, a BSOD error may come up. Fortunately, this issue can be fixed by Powerful manager software from EaseUS with its feature of Check Partition.

Method 2: Scan Fix System Hard Disk Error

1. Click Start, followed by File Explorer and This PC;
2. The required hard drive must be right-clicked, checked, scanned, and selected.
3. Go to Tools Tab, which needs to be followed by Clicking Check.

Method 3: Using Memory Diagnostic Tool

1. To open Run Dialog, press Win+R and type mdsched.exe followed by Enter.
2. At this point, choose Restart and check for problems and have the memory card status checked or have the option” Check for problems the next time I start my computer” selected.

3. The Memory card will be checked for errors automatically by the Memory Diagnostic tool.

Your memory card is working fine if no errors are checked. If detected, have the current memory card changed with the new one to eliminate the BSOD With Kernel Security Check Failure.

Method 4: Using System Restore.

1. The PC needs to be booted into Safe Mode (You would follow the guidelines in Quick Fix to have the PC booted into Safe Mode.)
2. Have your Control Panel clicked on Start followed by Choosing Recovery in All Control Panel Items.
3. Open System Restore needs to be clicked. Check to Choose a different restore point followed by Next.
4. Has the exact restore point selected, which was created previously, and click Next To Continue?
5. Click yes to confirm that you want the System Restore operation executed. The process might take a while to complete; likewise, it will have your previous Windows system back. That way, your computer will have no kernel Security check or a BSOD issue.

Final Words

We hope these methods have already solved your Kernel Security Check Failure problem by now.

If you are still facing any problems with the methods or know of some other way to solve your problem, then you can always feel free to comment below.
Cheers!