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Windows Error 0x00000124 — WHEA UNCORRECTABLE ERROR

Criticalbsod

Overview

Windows BSOD WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR (0x00000124) is a hardware error reported by the Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

Key Details

  • Stop code: 0x00000124 — strictly hardware related
  • WHEA detected an uncorrectable hardware error
  • Common with overclocked CPUs and unstable voltages
  • Indicates potential CPU, RAM, or motherboard failure

Common Causes

  • CPU overclocking with insufficient voltage
  • Overheating CPU or GPU
  • Failing hardware — CPU, RAM, or motherboard
  • Power supply delivering unstable voltages

Steps

  1. 1Remove any CPU/RAM overclocks and reset to defaults
  2. 2Check CPU temperatures with HWMonitor or Core Temp
  3. 3Run memtest86 overnight to check RAM
  4. 4Test with a different power supply if available

Tags

windowsbsodwhea-uncorrectable-errorwindows-errorfix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this BSOD specifically indicates a hardware fault detected by WHEA.