I've had three unexpected shutdowns with the "blue screen of death" in the past month, each have said to lookup "KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE". I'm using a Toshiba Satellite C55-A5302 laptop. My antivirus and security program scans come back clean. What can I do to stop this issue from continuing?

Hi,

In order to assist you, we will need the .DMP files to analyze what exactly occurred at the time of the crash, etc.

If you don't know where .DMP files are located, here's how to get to them:

1. Navigate to the %systemroot%\Minidump folder.

2. Copy any and all DMP files in the Minidump folder to your Desktop and then zip up these files.

3. Upload the zip containing the .DMP files to Onedrive or a hosting site of your choice and paste in your reply. Prefered sites: Onedrive, Mediafire, Dropbox, etc. Nothing with wait-timers.

4 (optional): The type of .DMP files located in the Minidump folder are known as Small Memory Dumps. In %systemroot% there will be what is known as a Kernel-Dump (if your system is set to generate). It is labeled MEMORY.DMP. The difference between Small Memory Dumps and Kernel-Dumps in the simplest definition is a Kernel-Dump contains much more information at the time of the crash, therefore allowing further debugging of your issue. If your upload speed permits it, and you aren't going against any strict bandwidth and/or usage caps, etc, the Kernel-Dump is the best choice. Do note that Kernel-Dumps are much larger in size due to containing much more info, which is why I mentioned upload speed, etc.

If you are going to use Onedrive but don't know how to upload to it, please visit the following:

Upload photos and files to Onedrive.

Please note that any "cleaner" programs such as TuneUp Utilities, CCleaner, etc, by default will delete .DMP files upon use.

If your computer is not generating .DMP files, please do the following:

1. Start > type %systemroot% which should show the Windows folder, click on it. Once inside that folder, ensure there is a Minidump folder created. If not, CTRL-SHIFT-N to make a New Folder and name it Minidump.

2. Windows key + Pause key. This should bring up System. Click Advanced System Settings on the left > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Ensure there's a check-mark for 'Automatically manage paging file size for all drives'.

3. Windows key + Pause key. This should bring up System. Click Advanced System Settings on the left > Advanced > Startup and Recovery > Settings > System Failure > ensure there is a check mark next to 'Write an event to the system log'.

Ensure Small Memory Dump is selected and ensure the path is %systemroot%\Minidump.

4. Double check that the WERS is ENABLED:

Start > Search > type services.msc > Under the name tab, find Windows Error Reporting Service > If the status of the service is not Started then right click it and select Start. Also ensure that under Startup Type it is set to Automatic rather than Manual. You can do this by right clicking it, selecting properties, and under General selecting startup type to 'Automatic', and then click Apply.

If you cannot get into normal mode to do any of this, please do this via Safe Mode.

Regards,

Patrick

Here's a link to the memory.dmp file you mentioned in step 4.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=64D031C49E6C960E!732&authkey=!AP2Bmvf76LHD_AI&ithint=file%2c.zip

Thanks very much!

The attached DMP file is of the KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (139) bug check.

This bug check indicates that the kernel has detected the corruption of a critical data structure.

BugCheck 139, {3, ffffd001305ba920, ffffd001305ba878, 0}

^^ The 1st parameter of the bugcheck is 3 which indicates that a LIST_ENTRY was corrupted. Code 3, LIST_ENTRY corruption. This type of bug check can be difficult to track down and indicates that an inconsistency has been introduced into a doubly-linked list (detected when an individual list entry element is added to or removed from the list).

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1. Uninstall AVG Secure Search ASAP.

2. ESET is likely causing file system conflicts, so please remove and replace it with Windows Defender for temporary troubleshooting purposes:

ESET removal - http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN2788

Windows Defender (how to turn on after removal) - http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/21962-windows-defender-turn-off-windows-8-a.html

Regards,

Patrick

• Edited by Patrick BarkerMVP Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:22 PM
• Marked as answer by K Rozitis Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:28 PM

Thanks very much!

The attached DMP file is of the KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (139) bug check.

This bug check indicates that the kernel has detected the corruption of a critical data structure.

BugCheck 139, {3, ffffd001305ba920, ffffd001305ba878, 0}

^^ The 1st parameter of the bugcheck is 3 which indicates that a LIST_ENTRY was corrupted. Code 3, LIST_ENTRY corruption. This type of bug check can be difficult to track down and indicates that an inconsistency has been introduced into a doubly-linked list (detected when an individual list entry element is added to or removed from the list).

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1. Uninstall AVG Secure Search ASAP.

2. ESET is likely causing file system conflicts, so please remove and replace it with Windows Defender for temporary troubleshooting purposes:

ESET removal - http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=SOLN2788

Windows Defender (how to turn on after removal) - http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/21962-windows-defender-turn-off-windows-8-a.html

Regards,

Patrick

• Edited by Patrick BarkerMVP Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:22 PM
• Marked as answer by K Rozitis Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:28 PM

Thank you for your help Patrick! I really appreciate it :)

I use ESET as my anti-virus protection (I have been doing so for about 6 months now without incident until now). Should I try re-installing it or should I look for another program to use for anti-virus?

Sure, give a reinstall a try (it will also ensure latest version is installed that way as well). If you still crash afterwards, I would run on Defender a while just to be sure the crashes have ceased. If they have, you can then explore alternatives if you are not happy with Defender.

Also, if you pay for ESET, you can even contact them and see if they can workaround with a patch for you, etc.

Regards,

Patrick

Ok cool. Thanks again for the help and advice!

My pleasure!

Regards,

Patrick

I'm having the same problem! I zipped the files and uploaded them to dropbox, here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a8m2w1phqxvasd9/DMP.zip?dl=0 

Please help.

Thanks In Advance,

Taylor



I'm having the same problem! I zipped the files and uploaded them to onedrive , here is the link:  

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=210144F2DF2FA68D%21167

Please help.

Thanks In Advance,

Aashch

I'm having the same problem! I zipped the files and uploaded them to dropbox, here is the link:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/s1f43uyciymw9jc/Desktop.zip?dl=0
Please answer ASAP.

SAME PROBLEM  Win 8.1 PRO

kernel security check failure

error

well An Optional update may do this... How remove optional updates win 8.1 pro...?

I think from time installed this optional update end of May 2015 - only one time installed optional updates - since i put win 8.1 (was win 7) on 7 May 2015... happening this... 

what to do?

• Edited by lsepolis123 13 hours 36 minutes ago

SAME PROBLEM  Win 8.1 PRO

kernel security check failure

error

well An Optional update may do this... How remove optional updates win 8.1 pro...?

I think from time installed this optional update end of May 2015 - only one time installed optional updates - since i put win 8.1 (was win 7) on 7 May 2015... happening this... 

what to do?

• Edited by lsepolis123 Tuesday, June 30, 2015 5:46 PM

SAME PROBLEM  Win 8.1 PRO

kernel security check failure

error

well An Optional update may do this... How remove optional updates win 8.1 pro...?

I think from time installed this optional update end of May 2015 - only one time installed optional updates - since i put win 8.1 (was win 7) on 7 May 2015... happening this... 

what to do?

• Edited by lsepolis123 Tuesday, June 30, 2015 5:46 PM

you know what particular optional or else UPDATE INSTALLED make this error... so go and uninstall it?

kernel security check failure

By the time installed my first - not other from that point - optional update getting this error.

you know Any update number of the cause??? can you give so uninstall it in win 8.1 pro - fresh installed May 2015 - i think this optional update installed  start of June 2015...well?

I'm not quite sure how to help you since I don't know much about computers or what your problem is, but if you start your own thread by pressing the "Ask a Question" button at the top of this page someone from the Microsoft Community may be able to help you.

Also can by any way see Date an Update get installed?

In other words can UNINSTALL with press once all updates on a given date day?

Hello,
I have similar troubles, too. The blue screen with "kernel_security_check_failure" appeared today after I restarted my PC (Lenovo Thinkpad E531 with Windows 8.1) because my cursor stopped moving completely. There are my dmp files: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mofbywb792n2mpc/files.zip?dl=0

Thank you for your help!

try uninstall AVG. 

I uninstalled recent updates but nothing solved it. only AVG uninstall and activate/scan1stTime Defender seems fixed.

I do not have AVG on my PC.

I am user of forums like you.

ask MS this:

can try disable or uninstall (you can install later back) my antivirus and use MS-Defender for a while - to see if solved? 

Also if "yes" the answer Do a Full scan with Defender - first update Defender after Scan. 

hello my name is Giovanni

i am having a problem with my dell laptop that is currently running windows 8.1

whenever im using my laptop and pick it up to move it while its on i get a blue screen saying look up kernel_security_check_failure. my anti-virus says everything is fine and i dont now what the problem is or how to fix it.

please help!