Windows 10 error: critical process died - you can do that

If you receive the "Critical Process Died" error under Windows 10, this may be due to outdated drivers. In this practical tip, we will tell you what you can do about the error message.

Critical Process Died error on Windows 10 - what to do?

In order to fix the error effectively, we have summarized various tips for you below:

• If you cannot start the PC as usual due to critical process died, you should start Windows 10 in safe mode.
• First go to "System Settings"> "Update" and look for available updates for your PC. If available, install them.
• Then switch to Control Panel> "Device Manager" and check here whether there are new drivers for your hardware. To do this, go through the hardware, right-click on it and select "Update Driver".
• Critical Process Died may also be caused by wireless devices. This can be, for example, a wireless keyboard or mouse. So try out wired devices.

Other Solutions: Windows 10 Critical Process Died Error

• You may also have a virus on your PC that causes critical process died. Therefore, run a full scan with your antivirus.
• There may also be a problem with the system files. Start the Windows command prompt and enter "sfc / scannow". Confirm with [Enter] and wait until this process is completed.
• In many cases it can also help if you reset the PC to an earlier point in time using System Restore.
• If you can't solve Critical Process Died errors like this, you should try to restore Windows 10.