How to remove DRIVER_INVALID_STACK_ACCESS error in Windows 8, 8.1, 10?

The stack is a data type required for a particular program to run, so when the system mistakenly accesses the wrong one, it crashes and the application exits with the DRIVER_INVALID_STACK_ACCESS error. However, a forced restart of the computer may occur and a blue screen may appear.

Since this problem is related to an incompatible BIOS version, corrupted firmware, or driver issues, there are several different ways to resolve this issue. It is worth keeping in mind that one of the reasons may also be third-party software, which you may have to abandon.

Solution 1: Check for operating system updates

Microsoft is constantly updating Windows, fixing various bugs in the system. You need to make sure that the automatic update option is enabled in the settings, and the latest patches have been installed correctly.

1. Right click on the Windows icon and select Options.
2. Go to the Update & Security section.
3. Click the Windows Update tab on the left menu.
4. On the right, click Check for Updates.
5. Wait while the system downloads and installs the necessary patches, and then restart your computer.

Solution 2. Update your drivers

Another reason for the crash causing the DRIVER_INVALID_STACK_ACCESS message could be outdated drivers or their incompatibility. You should check for updates to determine if they are the root cause.

1. Press Windows + X combination and select Device Manager.
2. Expand each of the sections in turn and check if there are faulty drivers.
3. Applications marked with a yellow exclamation point triangle need to be updated.
4. Right-click on such files, and select the Update driver option.
5. In the next window, click on Search automatically for updated software.
6. Wait until the end of the operation and restart your computer.

Solution 3. Remove recently installed programs

In some cases, the error occurs due to incompatibility with any particular application. Any programs installed before the problems started should be removed. After that, download all third-party software again, observing, after which the software starts to appear an error. In this way, the problematic application can be identified.

1. Go to the Control Panel by right-clicking on the Windows icon.
2. Select the Programs and Features section.
3. Sort the list of apps by installation date so that the latter are at the top.
4. Highlight the ones you are going to delete and click the corresponding button at the top.
5. Then install the required applications again.

Solution 4: Change your Quick Launch settings

How to do it quickly:

1. Right-click on the Windows icon and select Power Management.
2. In the window that opens, click Power scheme settings.
3. Next, select Change advanced power settings.
4. On the parameter: Set fast startup, check the box if it is not there, or uncheck it if it is loaded.
5. Save changes and reboot the system.
6. Check if the problem is gone.

Solution 5. Check for malware

Among other things, many failures can be associated with the presence of malicious software on the computer, which makes changes to the system, and does not allow Windows to work in normal mode.

1. Go to Control Panel as described above.
2. Select the Windows Defender section and run a full system scan.
3. If a third-party antivirus is installed on your computer, you can use it.

In addition, laboratories such as Dr.Web and Kaspersky provide free applications on their websites for scanning computers for viruses. If you are in doubt about Windows Defender or you do not have antivirus software installed, you can use these programs.

Solution 6: Perform a system restore

If none of the above has yielded positive results, you should perform a System Restore by rolling back Windows settings to one of the previous states when the computer was working without interruptions.

1. Go to Control Panel again and select Recovery.
2. Click on Start System Restore.
3. In the new window, check the box for “Show other restore points”. If there is only one point, this option will be unavailable.
4. Select from the offered options the date when the system worked without errors and click Next.
5. Follow the further prompts of the Recovery Wizard.

During this process, the computer may be restarted several times (usually once), so first save all running applications and open documents. It is also worth keeping in mind that all programs installed after the selected point will be removed. You will have to download them again.