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How to Fix STOP 0x00000006 Errors

A troubleshooting guide for STOP 0x00000006 errors

By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 18, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide Most STOP 0x00000006 errors are caused by viruses or issues with antivirus software, but like almost every BSOD, there's always a chance that the root cause is hardware related or has something to do with a device driver. The STOP 0x00000006 error will always appear on a STOP message, more commonly called a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Blue Screen of Death in Windows 10. Any of Microsoft's Windows NT based operating systems could experience the STOP 0x00000006 error. This includes Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT.

STOP 0x00000006 Errors

One of the errors below or a combination of both errors may display on the STOP message: STOP: 0x00000006 INVALID_PROCESS_DETACH_ATTEMPT The error may also be abbreviated as STOP 0x6, but the full STOP code will always be what's displayed on the blue screen STOP message. If Windows is able to start after the error, you may be prompted with a "Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown" message that shows:
Problem Event Name: BlueScreenBCCode: 6 If STOP 0x00000006 isn't the exact STOP code you're seeing or INVALID_PROCESS_DETACH_ATTEMPT isn't the exact message, please check this complete list of STOP error codes and reference the troubleshooting information for the message you're seeing. Other software programs and situations might report a 0x00000006 error, but this guide is for the error message that appears with a BSOD, specifically. A "Connect to Printer" error that says "Operation failed with error 0x00000006." is one popular example where the issue has a completely different solution.

How to Fix STOP 0x00000006 Errors

Restart your computer if you haven't already done so. The blue screen error might not occur again after rebooting if the cause was temporary, which is the case with some computer issues. Verify that the computer's case is properly closed. On a desktop, make sure the cover is properly snapped or screwed and on a laptop, make sure all panels are properly attached and screwed in. Some computers are designed to produce warnings when the case isn't properly closed. While not common, that warning may sometimes actually be an error, like the STOP 0x00000006 error. Scan your computer for viruses and other malware. A frequent cause of the 0x06 BSOD is a virus infection. Locating and removing that virus with antimalware software is often the fix. Uninstall any McAfee products using their MCPR Tool, assuming, of course, that you have any of their software programs installed.​ You might have to do this from Safe Mode, assuming you can even get in there. Perform basic STOP error troubleshooting. If none of the ideas above solved the problem, try the generic BSOD troubleshooting in that link. The root cause of the 0x00000006 BSOD you're getting must be less common than most. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix STOP 0x00000004 (INVALID_DATA_ACCESS_TRAP) How to Fix STOP 0x0000005C (HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED) How to Fix STOP 0x00000007 (INVALID_SOFTWARE_INTERRUPT) How to Fix a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) How to Fix 0x0000008E BSOD Errors What Is a STOP Code? (Bug Check Code, BSOD Code) What Is a Blue Screen of Death? (BSOD Meaning) How to Fix Kernel32.dll Errors in Windows How to Fix a Kernel Data Inpage Error How to Fix Msvcr110.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix the WHEA Uncorrectable Error How to Fix D3d11.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Missing Hal.dll Errors in Windows XP How to Fix Hal.dll Errors in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 & Vista How to Fix Mss32.dll Is Missing or Not Found Errors How to Fix Uxtheme.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies