Fix: 0x0000001c: PFN_REFERENCE_COUNT Blue Screen Error in Windows 11/10 [Guide]
6Fix: 0x0000001c: PFN_REFERENCE_COUNT Blue Screen Error in Windows 11/10 [Guide]
0x0000001C: PFN_REFERENCE_COUNT blue screen error encounters on windows when the network drivers are incompatible or outdated. It can also trigger when some of your system files are corrupted, windows OS is outdated, or virus threats are found in your system. The hardware issues like power surges, overheating, or lousy storage can also lead to this problem. Because of this error, your screen starts flickering, and the system restarts repeatedly.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
pfn_reference_count
pfn reference count
pfn reference count bsod
stop code pfn reference count
PFN_REFERENCE_COUNT Blue Screen error in Windows is also called Code 0x1C, and it means that the problem resides with the hardware or the system is overheating, and software gets corrupted. The computer causes BSOD[1] and crashes the machine to avoid permanent damage, so the machine can work after it, but the reoccurring manner indicates that there are issues that trigger the problem.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.