Ndu.sys Blue Screen Error and How To Fix Ndu.sys BSOD on Windows 10
The original Ndu.sys is a critical component of Windows that rarely causes issues. The Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver file, Ndu.sys, is found in the C:Windows\System32\drivers folder, and the process is called Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver. If you're having problems with the Ndu.sys Blue Screen error on your Windows 11/10 device, try the solutions in this article.
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Fixing Ndu.sys BSOD error
If you're having trouble with the SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION error, try the solutions listed below in no particular sequence to see if they can help you.
Before you go any further with the repair technique, you should know that if you can log in properly, everything is fine. If not, you'll need to start in Safe Mode, then go to the Advanced Startup Options page or boot from the Installation Media to run these instructions.
#1 Fix With Blue Screen Online Troubleshooter
Microsoft's Blue Screen Online Troubleshooter might help you fix BSOD difficulties in some circumstances. It's never been easy to troubleshoot Windows Stop Errors or Blue Screens. Normally, you would examine your hardware, update device drivers, and possibly do a few other things before hoping for the best. Aside from integrating the Blue Screen Troubleshooter in Windows 10, Microsoft has also developed a website to assist beginners and intermediate users with troubleshooting Blue Screens on Windows 11/10. The built-in Blue Screen Troubleshooter is simple to use and automatically fixes BSODs. Microsoft's online Windows 10 Blue Screen Troubleshooter is a wizard designed to assist beginner users in resolving Stop Errors. Along the way, it provides useful links.
#2 Rename and replace Ndu.sys file
Sometimes the ndu.sys file suffers from file damage that may be caused by a virus or something, and changing the file name can fix errors caused by the Ndu.sys file
- Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
- Navigate to the folder path below:
C:\Windows\System32\drivers
- At the location, right-click on the Ndu.sys file and then select Rename.
- Name the Ndu.sys file as Ndu.sys1.
Note: If you cannot change the name of the file, make sure you logged in with an administrator account or simply change the permissions you have on this specific file to the administrator.
- Next, open again the C: partition you have Windows 10 installed.
- Search in the C: partition for the Windows.old folder. This folder contains the old Windows 10 version you upgraded from.
- Locate and open the System32 folder you have in the Windows.old folder.
- Now find and double-click to open the driver’s folder.
- Search in the drivers’ folder for the Ndu.sys file.
- Right-click on it and select the Copy option.
- Now paste it in the drivers’ folder of the current upgraded Windows 10 install.
- Exit File Explorer.
- Reboot your Windows 10 computer.
- On boot, check to see if the BSOD error persists. If so, try the next solution.
#3 Update network card drivers
The Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver is known as Ndu.sys. As a result, this issue could be caused by obsolete or faulty network card drivers. In this scenario, you have the option of updating your drivers manually through Device Manager or downloading them through the Optional Updates area of Windows Update. You can also have your drivers updated automatically, or you can download the most recent version from the network card manufacturer's website.
#4 Rollback to previous Windows version
This solution requires you to roll back to a previous version of Windows 11/10.
Roll back is now referred to as Go back in Windows 11. Here’s how you can Go back from Windows 11 to Windows 10:
- From the WinX Menu, open Windows 11 Settings
- Click on System > Windows Update setting
- Click on Advanced settings
- Scroll down till you see Recovery under Additional options.
- Now under Recovery options, you will see Go back
- Click on Go back to initiate the rollback process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions and all should be good!
#5 Switch internet connection mode
This approach necessitates changing the internet connection mode. So, if you're accessing the internet on your Windows 10 computer via a wired (ethernet) connection mode, try switching to wireless or vice versa to see if the error persists.
#6 Reset Windows 11/10
This solution requires that you reset Windows 10 and see if that helps. When in use, the ‘Reset this PC’ option may require missing files and you might be prompted to insert recovery media. This may vary, depending on the PC you are using.
- Open Settings.
- Choose Windows Update.
- Go to Advanced Options.
- Choose Recovery tab.
- Click the Reset PC button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.
- Let’s cover the above process in a bit more detail!
#7 Clean install Windows 11/10
If none of the techniques above have worked to remedy the BSOD error, it is most likely due to a system malfunction that cannot be fixed conventionally. You can back up your files to an external USB drive in this instance. If you can't get to the desktop, back up your files with a Linux Live USB or read my post on how to back up data on a Windows PC that won't boot, then install Windows 10 fresh.
Hopefully, one of the solutions listed above will assist you in resolving the Ndu.sys blue screen error on Windows 10. This concludes the tutorial. Don't forget to add your thoughts in the comments section below about your experience with this tutorial. Thank you very much.