0x0000010F RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – Causes and Troubleshooting Guide

Quick Answer

RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x0000010F) is a Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error that occurs when the Windows Kernel Transaction Manager detects an exception raised by a kernel-mode resource manager during a direct callback. The resource manager enters an unexpected and unrecoverable state, causing Windows to stop the system to protect its stability.

This error is associated with the Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM), a Windows kernel component responsible for coordinating transactional operations. The exact cause cannot be determined from the stop code alone. Investigating the memory dump, exception information, kernel stack and relevant drivers is necessary to identify the component responsible.

Microsoft identifies this error as bug check 0x0000010F and documents four parameters that provide information about the exception and the resource manager.

What Is RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED?

RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED is a Windows kernel-level bug check. It indicates that a kernel-mode resource manager raised an exception while responding to a direct callback from the Kernel Transaction Manager, and the resulting state could not be safely recovered.

Windows uses transactional operations to coordinate changes involving resources such as files and registry data. The Kernel Transaction Manager provides the underlying transaction infrastructure, while resource managers handle the resources participating in those transactions.

When a resource manager processes a transaction notification, it must correctly handle the requested operation and report its completion or failure. An unhandled exception during a callback can leave the resource manager in an inconsistent state.

Windows therefore generates a system bug check instead of continuing with potentially unreliable kernel operations.

Error Identification

Property	Description
Error name	RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Bug check code	0x0000010F
Error category	Windows kernel-level system error
Related component	Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM)
Failure type	Unhandled exception in a kernel-mode resource manager callback
System behaviour	Windows stops and displays a BSOD
Diagnostic method	Kernel memory dump analysis using WinDbg

Understanding the Kernel Transaction Manager

The Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM) is a Windows kernel component that provides transaction management capabilities. It allows applications and system components to coordinate operations involving multiple resources.

For example, a transaction may involve a sequence of operations that should either be committed together or rolled back if an operation fails.

KTM provides the transaction infrastructure, while resource managers are responsible for managing the resources participating in transactions.

What Is a Resource Manager?

A resource manager (RM) is a component that manages a particular resource participating in a transaction. It communicates with the Kernel Transaction Manager and processes transaction notifications.

Microsoft documents resource managers as using transaction notifications to coordinate operations such as preparing, committing and rolling back transactions.

Important resource manager operations include:

• Transaction preparation: Preparing the required changes before a transaction is committed.
• Commit processing: Making the transaction's changes permanent after a successful commit.
• Rollback processing: Reversing the transaction when it cannot be completed successfully.
• Notification handling: Responding to requests and notifications from the transaction manager.
• Recovery processing: Restoring transaction-related state when a durable transaction manager or resource manager requires recovery.

How Can a Resource Manager Exception Cause a BSOD?

The failure can be understood through the following sequence:

1. A Windows component or application initiates a transactional operation.
2. The Kernel Transaction Manager coordinates the transaction.
3. A resource manager receives a transaction notification through a callback.
4. The resource manager encounters an exception while processing the callback.
5. The exception is not handled successfully, leaving the resource manager in an unexpected state.
6. The Kernel Transaction Manager detects the unrecoverable condition and generates bug check 0x0000010F.

This is a simplified explanation of the documented failure condition, not a diagnosis of what happened on an individual computer.

Symptoms of the 0x0000010F Blue Screen Error

A computer experiencing this bug check may display one or more of the following symptoms:

• A blue screen appears with the stop code RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED.
• Windows unexpectedly restarts or shuts down.
• The system crashes while performing certain operations.
• Repeated blue screen errors occur during normal computer usage.
• Windows becomes temporarily unavailable following a system crash.
• A memory dump file is generated after the crash, depending on the system's dump configuration.

The exact symptoms depend on the circumstances surrounding the failure. The presence of this stop code does not automatically indicate a faulty hard drive, defective RAM or a particular software application.

Possible Causes of RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

Microsoft's bug check documentation defines the failure condition but does not provide a universal list of root causes or a guaranteed repair procedure. The following are areas that technicians should investigate rather than assume to be confirmed causes.

1. Faulty or Incompatible Kernel-Mode Drivers

Kernel-mode drivers operate with access to critical Windows kernel resources. A driver that incorrectly handles memory, transaction-related operations or kernel callbacks may contribute to system instability.

Investigate recently installed or updated drivers, particularly when the crash began immediately after a driver change. The memory dump should be examined before identifying a particular driver as responsible.

2. Third-Party System-Level Software

Some applications install kernel-mode drivers or system-level components to provide additional functionality.

Examples include:

• Third-party antivirus and endpoint security software.
• Backup and recovery applications.
• File system filter drivers.
• Storage management utilities.
• Encryption and access-control software.
• Other applications that install kernel-mode components.

If the BSOD started after installing or updating such software, investigate its driver and service activity. Do not assume that the application itself is defective without supporting diagnostic evidence.

3. Windows System Component Problems

Damaged or inconsistent Windows system components may contribute to operating system instability. However, the 0x0000010F bug check does not independently establish that Windows system files are corrupted.

System integrity checks can help determine whether Windows has damaged or missing protected system files.

4. Transaction Processing or Resource Manager Problems

Because the error specifically involves the Kernel Transaction Manager, technicians should examine the resource manager and transaction-related operations involved in the crash.

Potential investigation areas include:

• Exceptions during transaction notification processing.
• Incorrect handling of callback operations.
• Resource manager recovery or transaction state problems.
• Software components interacting with transactional services.

The actual failing operation must be established through debugging evidence rather than inferred from the error name.

5. Recent Windows or Software Changes

A Windows update, driver update, software installation or configuration change may introduce a compatibility problem or expose an existing defect.

Review recent changes if the system was stable before the incident. Compare crash timestamps with update history, installation records and system event logs.

6. Hardware Instability

Although this bug check specifically identifies a kernel-mode resource manager exception, underlying hardware instability can sometimes contribute to unpredictable operating system failures.

Where the dump analysis or other diagnostic evidence suggests hardware involvement, investigate:

• System memory stability.
• Storage device health.
• Motherboard and firmware stability.
• Power supply and power delivery.
• CPU or memory overclocking and unstable firmware settings.

Hardware replacement should not be recommended solely because the system displays this stop code.

Understanding the 0x0000010F Bug Check Parameters

The RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED bug check provides four parameters. These values are particularly important when analysing a crash dump using Windows Debugger (WinDbg).

Parameter	Microsoft-documented description
Parameter 1	Address of the exception record.
Parameter 2	Address of the context record.
Parameter 3	Address of the exception code.
Parameter 4	Address of the resource manager.

Why Are These Parameters Important?

• Parameter 1: Helps locate the exception record containing information about the exception.
• Parameter 2: Identifies the context record associated with the exception, which can provide processor and execution-state information.
• Parameter 3: Identifies the documented exception-code address.
• Parameter 4: Identifies the resource manager associated with the failure.

These are memory addresses, not ordinary error descriptions. Their actual contents and significance must be examined in the context of the corresponding crash dump and Windows symbols.

How to Troubleshoot RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

Since Microsoft documents this bug check as an exception within a kernel-mode resource manager callback, the most useful troubleshooting approach is to preserve the crash evidence and identify the component involved before making system changes.

Follow these steps in order.

Step 1: Record the Blue Screen Information

When the blue screen appears, record the following information:

• Stop code: RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED.
• Bug check value: 0x0000010F.
• Any additional error information displayed on the screen.
• Time and circumstances of the crash.
• Recently installed hardware, drivers or software.

If the computer restarts automatically, use the crash dump file for further investigation.

Step 2: Check for Repeated Crashes

Determine whether the error occurred once or repeatedly.

Consider the following questions:

• Does the computer crash immediately after startup?
• Does the error occur during a particular application or operation?
• Did the problem begin after a Windows update?
• Was a new driver or system-level application installed recently?
• Does the computer experience other stop codes as well?

Repeated crashes under similar conditions can help technicians identify the component or operation associated with the failure.

Step 3: Check Windows Update History

Check whether a Windows update was installed shortly before the first crash.

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Navigate to Windows Update.
3. Open Update history.
4. Review recently installed quality updates, driver updates and other updates.
5. Compare their installation dates with the crash timestamps.

If the problem started immediately after an update, investigate whether a relevant known issue or subsequent corrective update is available.

Do not automatically remove security updates or cumulative updates without establishing a reasonable connection to the problem.

Step 4: Check Recently Installed Drivers

Drivers should be investigated when the crash analysis identifies a driver or when the problem started after a driver installation or update.

1. Right-click the Start button.
2. Open Device Manager.
3. Expand the relevant hardware category.
4. Open the properties of the recently updated device.
5. Select the Driver tab.
6. Review the driver provider, date and version.

If a driver update is strongly associated with the crash, obtain a compatible driver from the computer or hardware manufacturer's official support website.

If the previous driver was stable and the Roll Back Driver option is available, consider rolling back the driver.

Do not uninstall essential storage, chipset or system drivers without a recovery plan, particularly on business-critical computers.

Step 5: Enter Windows Safe Mode if Necessary

If Windows crashes repeatedly during normal startup, Safe Mode can help determine whether recently installed software or nonessential drivers are contributing to the problem.

To access Safe Mode:

1. Open Settings.
2. Navigate to System > Recovery.
3. Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
4. On the recovery screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings.
5. Select Restart.
6. Press 4 or F4 to enable Safe Mode.

If Windows cannot reach the desktop, Windows Recovery Environment may also be accessed through the manufacturer's recovery options or supported automatic recovery procedures.

Once in Safe Mode, investigate recently installed drivers and system-level software. Safe Mode is a diagnostic environment and does not itself repair the underlying cause.

Step 6: Run System File Checker

System File Checker (SFC) checks protected Windows system files and attempts to repair corrupted files using valid cached copies.

Open Command Prompt or Windows Terminal as an administrator and execute:

sfc /scannow

Wait for the scan to complete.

Review the result:

• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations: No protected system file integrity problems were detected.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them: Corrupted protected files were repaired.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them: Further investigation and servicing may be necessary.

SFC is a general Windows integrity check. A successful scan does not prove that the kernel transaction manager or a resource manager is functioning correctly.

Step 7: Repair the Windows Component Store Using DISM

If SFC cannot repair protected system files, investigate the Windows component store.

Open an elevated Command Prompt or Windows Terminal and run:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

This checks whether the Windows image has been marked as corrupted.

For a more comprehensive scan, execute:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

If repairable component store corruption is identified, execute:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

After DISM completes successfully, run the following command again:

sfc /scannow

Restart Windows and monitor the system.

Important: These commands address Windows component store and protected system file integrity. They are general maintenance procedures, not a documented direct fix for bug check 0x10F.

Step 8: Check the System Event Logs

Windows Event Viewer can provide additional information about system failures and events immediately preceding a crash.

1. Press Windows + R.
2. Type eventvwr.msc and press Enter.
3. Expand Windows Logs.
4. Select System.
5. Review Critical and Error events around the crash timestamp.
6. Look for relevant driver, service, storage or system component errors.

Also check the Reliability Monitor for a chronological view of system crashes, application failures and software installations.

To open Reliability Monitor, press Windows + R and execute:

perfmon /rel

Event ID 1001 from the BugCheck source may contain information about the stop error and associated dump file.

Remember that events recorded immediately before a crash may be consequences rather than the original cause. Correlate them with the dump analysis.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Analyze the Crash Dump Using WinDbg

For recurring RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED errors, crash dump analysis is one of the most useful diagnostic methods.

WinDbg is a Microsoft debugging tool that can examine Windows memory dumps, identify bug check information and display kernel execution stacks.

Step 1: Locate the Crash Dump File

Windows can create different types of memory dump files when a system crash occurs.

Common dump locations include:

Dump type	Default location
Small memory dump	C:\Windows\Minidump
Kernel memory dump	C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP
Automatic memory dump	C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP
Complete memory dump	C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP

The actual dump location depends on the configured dump type and system settings.

Step 2: Configure Windows to Generate Memory Dumps

If no dump file is available, check the Windows startup and recovery configuration.

1. Open Windows Search.
2. Search for Advanced system settings.
3. Open the Advanced tab.
4. Under Startup and Recovery, select Settings.
5. Locate the Write debugging information section.
6. Select Automatic memory dump or an appropriate kernel memory dump option.
7. Confirm that the system drive has sufficient free space and the page file is configured appropriately for the selected dump type.
8. Click OK and restart Windows.

Memory dumps may contain sensitive information, including fragments of system memory. Store and share them securely, especially when investigating business computers or servers.

Step 3: Install WinDbg

Install WinDbg using Microsoft's official documentation and supported installation options.

Official resource: Windows Debugging Tools documentation.

Use a separate diagnostic computer where practical so that the affected system is not subjected to additional troubleshooting activity.

Step 4: Open the Memory Dump

1. Start WinDbg.
2. Select File > Open dump file, or use Ctrl + D.
3. Browse to the relevant .dmp file.
4. Open the file and allow WinDbg to load the debugging information.

For more reliable analysis, configure Microsoft's public symbol server:

srv*C:\Symbols*https://msdl.microsoft.com/download/symbols

The local symbol directory is an example. It can be changed according to the diagnostic environment.

Step 5: Execute the Bug Check Analysis Command

Once the dump is loaded, execute the following command in the WinDbg command window:

!analyze -v

This command performs a detailed analysis of the most recent bug check.

Review the following information in the output:

• BUGCHECK_CODE: Confirms the bug check identifier.
• BUGCHECK_P1 to BUGCHECK_P4: Displays the four bug check parameters.
• EXCEPTION_RECORD: Provides information about the associated exception record, when available.
• CONTEXT: Identifies the relevant execution context, when available.
• MODULE_NAME: Identifies a module associated with the debugger's analysis.
• IMAGE_NAME: May identify a driver or system image associated with the failure.
• STACK_TEXT: Displays the kernel call stack associated with the crash.

These fields must be interpreted together. A module appearing in the stack or being identified as a faulting image does not automatically prove that it contains the original defect.

Step 6: Examine the Exception and Resource Manager Information

Compare the bug check parameters with the information obtained from the exception record, context record and resource manager address.

In particular, investigate:

• The exception code and exception details.
• The instruction and execution context associated with the exception.
• The kernel call stack leading to the failure.
• The resource manager associated with parameter 4.
• Any third-party driver or system component involved in the callback path.

When necessary, an experienced kernel debugger can use the addresses in parameters 1, 2 and 4 to investigate the relevant structures. These operations require correct symbols and an understanding of the internal Windows data structures.

Step 7: Identify the Responsible Component

Use the complete debugging output rather than relying on a single driver name.

If a third-party driver is implicated, check its version, provider and installation history. Compare multiple crash dumps if the problem occurs repeatedly.

If the stack points to a Microsoft system component, investigate the surrounding execution path and any third-party drivers interacting with that component. A Microsoft module in the stack does not necessarily mean that Windows itself contains the original defect.

For complicated cases, collect the relevant dump files, Windows version and build information, driver versions and reproduction steps for analysis by a qualified Windows kernel debugging specialist or the relevant software vendor.

Using Driver Verifier for Advanced Driver Diagnostics

Driver Verifier is a Windows diagnostic utility that monitors kernel-mode drivers and checks whether they comply with specified driver rules.

It can help identify certain driver programming errors that may otherwise be difficult to reproduce or diagnose.

However, Driver Verifier is an advanced diagnostic tool and should not be the first troubleshooting step for this bug check.

When Should Driver Verifier Be Used?

Consider it when:

• Crash dump analysis suggests a particular third-party driver may be defective.
• The system experiences repeated crashes involving the same driver.
• Normal troubleshooting has not identified the responsible component.
• A qualified technician can interpret the resulting diagnostic information.

Important Warning

Driver Verifier can deliberately cause additional system crashes. It can increase CPU usage, affect system performance and make Windows temporarily unable to start normally.

Do not enable verification for every installed driver without a clear diagnostic reason. Microsoft recommends targeting suspicious drivers and using controlled verification groups.

Before using Driver Verifier:

• Back up important data.
• Ensure that Windows Recovery Environment is accessible.
• Know how to start Windows in Safe Mode.
• Record the current driver configuration.
• Use it only when you understand how to interpret and reverse the verification settings.

If Driver Verifier causes startup problems, enter Safe Mode and open an elevated Command Prompt. Execute:

verifier /reset

Restart the computer after resetting the verification settings.

Official resource: Microsoft Driver Verifier documentation.

Additional Recovery Options

If the computer continues to crash and normal troubleshooting does not resolve the problem, consider the following recovery options based on the available diagnostic evidence.

1. Uninstall a Recently Installed Application

If the problem began after installing system-level software, temporarily uninstall the relevant application using its supported uninstallation procedure.

Pay particular attention to software that installs file system filters, security drivers or other kernel-mode components.

Restart the computer and monitor whether the crash occurs again.

2. Use System Restore

If a suitable restore point exists from before the first occurrence of the problem, System Restore may help return system files, drivers and certain configuration settings to an earlier state.

1. Open Windows Recovery Environment.
2. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options.
3. Select System Restore.
4. Choose an appropriate restore point.
5. Review the affected programs and follow the instructions.

System Restore does not replace a backup of personal files. Review the available restore information before proceeding.

3. Check Hardware Health

If memory dumps or other diagnostic results suggest hardware instability, run the manufacturer's available hardware diagnostics.

Recommended checks include:

• Memory diagnostics for possible RAM errors.
• Storage diagnostics for SSD or HDD health.
• Motherboard and firmware diagnostics.
• Power and temperature monitoring.

Correct any confirmed hardware problem before attempting further software troubleshooting.

4. Consider Windows Repair or Reinstallation

If the operating system remains unstable despite appropriate driver, system integrity and hardware checks, a Windows repair installation or other supported recovery method may be considered.

Before proceeding, back up important files, verify application compatibility and ensure that required installation media and recovery credentials are available.

A clean installation should be considered only after less disruptive diagnostic and recovery options have been evaluated. It should not be treated as a guaranteed fix for a kernel-mode resource manager exception.

How to Prevent RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

Although the exact cause of this bug check varies between systems, the following practices can help reduce the risk of kernel-level instability.

• Maintain updated drivers: Obtain compatible drivers from the computer or component manufacturer's official support website.
• Install Windows updates carefully: Apply appropriate security and quality updates and review known compatibility issues.
• Use trusted software: Avoid installing unverified applications that add kernel-mode drivers or system-level components.
• Maintain reliable backups: Keep regular backups of important data and verify that recovery procedures work.
• Monitor system health: Investigate recurring system errors, unexpected restarts and hardware warnings.
• Avoid unstable overclocking: Use supported CPU and memory settings, especially on business-critical systems.
• Maintain recovery options: Ensure that Windows Recovery Environment and suitable recovery media are available.
• Preserve crash evidence: Retain relevant memory dumps and event logs when investigating repeated BSOD incidents.

When Should You Contact Technical Support?

Professional technical assistance may be necessary when:

• The system repeatedly displays bug check 0x0000010F.
• Windows cannot start normally or repeatedly crashes during startup.
• Crash dump analysis identifies a complicated kernel-mode failure.
• The resource manager or callback responsible for the exception cannot be identified.
• The issue affects a business-critical computer or server.
• Hardware instability or possible data corruption is suspected.

When contacting Microsoft, the computer manufacturer or a software vendor, provide the following information:

• Exact bug check code and all four parameters.
• Windows edition, version and OS build.
• Computer manufacturer and model.
• Recently installed or updated drivers and applications.
• Relevant Event Viewer records.
• Available memory dump files.
• Steps or activities that reproduce the crash.

Providing this information helps technical support investigate the failure without relying on assumptions or unnecessary system changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED mean?

It means that the Windows Kernel Transaction Manager detected an unhandled exception raised by a kernel-mode resource manager during a direct callback. The resource manager entered an unexpected and unrecoverable state, causing Windows to generate a bug check.

2. What is the error code for RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED?

The bug check code is 0x0000010F. It is a Windows kernel-level stop error associated with an exception in a resource manager callback.

3. Is RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED related to RAM failure?

Not specifically. The error identifies a resource manager exception rather than a dedicated memory hardware failure. RAM instability can contribute to unpredictable crashes, but memory failure should be investigated only when supported by diagnostic evidence.

4. Can a faulty driver cause error 0x0000010F?

A faulty kernel-mode driver is one area worth investigating, particularly if the crash began after a driver update or installation. However, the bug check definition does not establish that every occurrence is caused by a faulty third-party driver.

5. How do I identify the driver responsible for this BSOD?

Collect the Windows memory dump and open it in WinDbg. Run !analyze -v and inspect the bug check parameters, exception information and kernel call stack. An experienced technician may need to examine the resource manager and callback path to identify the responsible component.

6. Can SFC and DISM fix RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED?

SFC and DISM can repair certain Windows system file and component store problems. They may help if such corruption is contributing to system instability, but Microsoft does not document them as specific fixes for bug check 0x0000010F.

7. Should I use Driver Verifier to fix this error?

Driver Verifier is a diagnostic tool, not an automatic repair utility. It can help identify certain driver errors, but it may also cause additional crashes. Use it selectively when dump analysis suggests a driver problem and a recovery plan is available.

8. Where can I find the Windows crash dump file?

Small memory dumps are normally stored in C:\Windows\Minidump. Kernel, automatic and complete memory dumps are normally stored in C:\Windows\MEMORY.DMP. The actual location depends on the configured dump settings.

9. Does this error require reinstalling Windows?

No. Reinstalling Windows is not the first recommended response. Investigate the crash dump, drivers, system components and hardware before considering a repair installation or clean installation.

10. Is 0x0000010F a hardware or software error?

It is a kernel-level bug check that describes an exception in a resource manager callback. The stop code alone does not establish whether the underlying problem originated from software, a driver or hardware instability. Additional diagnostic evidence is required.

Conclusion

RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (0x0000010F) is a specialized Windows kernel error involving the Kernel Transaction Manager and a kernel-mode resource manager exception.

The most important troubleshooting step is to identify the resource manager and execution path associated with the exception. Reviewing crash dump parameters, examining the kernel stack with WinDbg, checking recent driver and software changes, and verifying Windows and hardware health can help narrow down the actual cause.

Avoid applying generic registry modifications, deleting transaction-related system files or reinstalling Windows without supporting evidence. A diagnostic approach based on the actual crash information is safer and more effective, particularly on business-critical computers.

Official References

1. Microsoft Learn – Bug Check 0x10F: RESOURCE_MANAGER_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED. Official bug check definition and parameter descriptions.
2. Microsoft Learn – Kernel Transaction Manager. Overview of Windows transaction management capabilities and applicable technologies.
3. Microsoft Learn – Resource Managers. Explanation of resource managers and transaction processing.
4. Microsoft Learn – Writing a Resource Manager. Technical information about resource manager creation and transaction operations.
5. Microsoft Learn – Advanced Troubleshooting for Stop Code Errors. Memory dump collection, WinDbg analysis and general stop error troubleshooting.
6. Microsoft Learn – !analyze (WinDbg). Reference for analysing Windows kernel bug checks and exceptions.
7. Microsoft Learn – Driver Verifier. Official guidance for diagnosing kernel-mode driver problems.
8. Microsoft Learn – Analyze a Kernel-Mode Dump File by Using WinDbg. Instructions for examining Windows kernel crash dumps.