Windows 10: BSOD: Critical Process Died + Can’t boot on safe mode

Discus and support BSOD: Critical Process Died + Can’t boot on safe mode in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; So basically at first i only had an issue with my bluetooth that I wasn't able to see anymore.And there was also this unknown driver under the usb tab... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Boris Gueye, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM.

  1. BORIS GUEYE
    Boris Gueye Win User

    BSOD: Critical Process Died + Can’t boot on safe mode


    So basically at first i only had an issue with my bluetooth that I wasn't able to see anymore.And there was also this unknown driver under the usb tab in device manager. I asked chag gpt for help after trying dozens of troubleshoots online and it told me to uninstall all USB Drivers and restart.After restarting I got the BSOD and tried all the troubleshoots in advanced mode that I could find. Now I have no more clue what to do. I really wanna repair the laptop it was gift and I need it for school. Any help is appreciated.

    :)
     
    Boris Gueye, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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  2. JORDAN DOM
    Jordan Dom Win User

    BSOD - Critical Process Died

    Hi Tony,

    The blue screen error with a stop code 'Critical Process Died' that you encountered can be caused by a recent update, device drivers that got corrupted or system files that got corrupted. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions below:

    • What changes were made or what updates were installed prior to the issue occurring?
    • Did you mean to say that you ran your device in safe mode when you said that you booted the device with only Microsoft Processes running?
    • Which version and build of Windows 10 is installed on your device?

    As an initial recommendation, we suggest that you follow the steps on this
    link     to run the driver verifier. Driver verifier is an inbuilt tool in the Windows operating system, which helps you to test the drivers which may be corrupted. These corrupted drivers may contribute as to why you're getting a "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD)
    or stop errors.

    We look forward to your response to our queries.
     
    Jordan Dom, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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  3. BOGHOS NENEJIAN
    Boghos Nenejian Win User
    WINDOWS 11 CRITICAL PROCESS DIED ERROR

    It causes the same BSOD

    (CRITICAL PROCESS DIED)
     
    Boghos Nenejian, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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  4. LOUIS12349
    Louis12349 Win User

    BSOD: Critical Process Died + Can’t boot on safe mode

    Critical process died BSoD loop

    My alienware 17 R3 laptop apparently forced restart to update windows 10 earlier in the day and after the update finished it literally won't start up and is now stuck in Critical process died BSoD loop without me being able to enter safe mode.

    Any attempt to entering safe mode results in another Critical process died blue screen and I've tried EVERYTHING that the net lists as a solution.

    Tried going back to previous version of windows and it list an error, tried restoring from a previous point and it doesn't show up at all. Hell I tried a complete reset of the laptop and it gave me an error and said it cannot complete the process for god
    knows what reason.

    This happened once on my older alienware 17 r3 and I had to get a replacement entirely due to the vendors not being able to decipher the root cause of the problem but one thing is for damn sure, everytime a windows 10 update happens my laptop potentially
    gets killed off...

    Seriously, any suggestions? This is pretty frigging infuriating.

    Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Windows update, recovery, & backup
     
    Louis12349, Apr 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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