WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR [Our Fixes]

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Arsalan Shakil

As a Hardware Expert at Tech4Gamers, I bring my decade-long expertise in electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping. My knack for exposing misconceptions in the tech world finds a perfect outlet here.

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Windows users encounter a series of errors when they use their PC. The errors appear in front of them in different forms, messages, and even codes. It is very important to know why errors like WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR have occurred and what you can do to fix them. This error typically stems from hardware issues.

You will see the following message on the screen when you face the error:

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Run A RAM Test

An application of Windows offers a RAM test. This application runs your RAM through a series of tests and provides you with all the possible issues in it. Make sure that your RAM is properly secured and free of any issues as a faulty RAM may be the cause of the error. Checking the RAM helped us resolve the issue on our end. Here’s how you can carry out a RAM test:

1. Check For Problems: Type ‘Windows Memory Diagnostic’ > Click ‘Restart now and check for problems (Recommended)‘ > Your PC will restart itself and run the test. 

   

   

Once the test is completed, your computer will boot, displaying all the issues it found while running the RAM test.

Fix Errors Via Command Prompt

The command prompt feature is a similar test that goes through your files and different settings and corrects any issues it finds. People on the MS forum recommended this fix. We also tested this method. Here’s how you can fix WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR using the command prompt:

1. Enter Command: Type ‘Command Prompt’ in the Windows search bar > Type the command ‘chkdsk /r‘ > Press ‘Enter’ > Any issues spotted will be fixed.

Reset Your PC

The last step you can take to fix this problem is to reset your PC. Now, keep in mind that this will wipe your data and undo any changes you made to your settings. A reset will most likely fix the issue as it will wipe any file, data, setting, or virus causing the error. 

Final Verdict

The WHEA uncontrollable error surfaces primarily due to hardware issues and overclocking issues commonly. 

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A user on Reddit mentioned that the error can be resolved by reverting to stock settings if overclocked. This fix helped us a great deal too and we recommend it. By following the steps above you can easily resolve the error.

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Arsalan Shakil

[Errors Troubleshooting Expert]

Arsalan Shakil (aka GuyThatDoesEverything on YouTube) is a PC Tech Enthusiast and Electronic Geek. With over 10+ years of experience in Electronics, he then decided to explore Software Engineering to design embedded products and automate existing hardware solutions. 

When he started tearing down old cameras to understand how they worked, he was shocked (literally, when he got zapped by a flash discharge capacitor), giving him the power (debatable) to fall in love with videography/photography. He also started making some fun videos that later became YouTube tech reviews.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping
• Majored in Software Engineering
• Research paper publication in IEEE for Embedded Military Uniform & LoRa WAN wireless technology
• Specialized in IoT Solutions
• PC Enthusiast & PC Modder

In his local region, he’s known to expose cheap PSU brands, often claiming fake certification or false claims on the box. He’s a true nerd and needed some friends in his life. Then he met some guys who work at Tech4Gamers, and they also came out to be equal nerds who suggested he join Tech4Gamers as a Hardware Expert.