How to Fix Windows 11 Error “The Instruction at 0x00007FF referenced memory 0x0000000. The memory could not be written”

2024/04/03

Microsoft’s latest OS, Windows 11, has raised the hardware requirements for PC compatibility. A significant alteration is the minimum requirement of 8 GB of memory for optimal performance.

Despite having the necessary amount of RAM, users may still encounter different memory-related errors. One of the most frequent errors is “The Instruction At 0x00007FF Referenced Memory 0x0000000. The Memory Could Not Be Written”.

One may encounter this issue while running applications that require a lot of graphics, playing games, or even opening web browsers. However, resolving this error is a relatively simple task, and we will guide you through the steps to do so.

1. Fix Corrupted System Files With SFC And DISM Scan

The ‘Memory Could Not Be Written’ error may arise from the absence or damage of essential system files. In such cases, you can utilize the Windows System File Checker (SFC) tool or perform a DISM scan to fix these files.

To access the command prompt, open the Start menu and type either “command prompt”or “cmd.”
To launch the command prompt, select the ‘Run As Administrator’ option and click on it.

In the command prompt window, type sfc /scannow and press the ‘Enter’ key to start scanning the system files for problems.

Depending on your system, it can take some time to find and fix corrupted files. Once the scan is complete, type in DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth to begin the DISM scan.

Reboot your computer after the scan is completed, and the error should be gone. In case it isn’t, try the next method.

2. Keep Microsoft.NET Framework Updated

If you are using an application that relies on Microsoft.NET Framework and needs a significant amount of memory, you may encounter the ‘memory could not be written’ error.

To address this problem, please go to the Microsoft.NET Framework download site.
Click on the ‘Download. NET Framework Runtime’ option on the right side to download the framework installer.

Once the installer is downloaded, double-click on it to start the installation process.

If you have an older version of. NET Framework, the installation will begin and upon completion, it should fix the ‘Memory Could Not Be Written’ error.

3. Disable the Auto-Hide Feature of the Taskbar

There are certain features on your Windows 11 computer that can result in memory-related errors. One of these features is the ‘Automatically Hide Taskbar’, which you can disable if you are encountering any issues.

Access the ‘Personalization’ option by navigating to the left side of the Settings page.

Navigate to the ‘Taskbar’ option and select it in order to access all taskbar-related settings.

On this page, click to expand the ‘Taskbar Behaviors’ option

Expanding this section will let you access the ‘Automatically Hide Taskbar’ option. If it is enabled, click on the checkbox to disable it.

4. Perform a Memory Diagnostic Check

Frequently, issues such as the ‘memory could not be written’ error can be attributed to either aging or defective hardware. In this scenario, it is possible that your RAM is the source of the problem, and you can verify its condition by conducting a memory diagnostic test.

Open the Start menu and type Windows Memory Diagnostic and click to select it when it appears.

When you launch the memory diagnostic tool, a box will appear asking you whether you want to restart your PC and check for issues now or later. Click on ‘Restart Now and Check For Problems’.

Your computer will reboot and run the diagnostic test to see if your RAM has any problems. If it has, it might be the cause of the error, and you may need to replace it.

5. Try a Clean Boot

A potential method to address the issue is by doing a clean boot, where Windows is booted with only essential drivers and services that come with the OS. This entails deactivating any third-party programs installed on the computer.

To access System Configuration, open the Start menu and type msconfig.
When it appears, click on it to open it.

The ‘General’ tab will open by default, but you can switch to the ‘Services’ tab by clicking on it.

On the Services tab, click on ‘Hide All Microsoft Services’ at the bottom.

Next, click on the ‘Disable All’ button to disable all non-Microsoft services on your PC.

Once you have deactivated the services, proceed to the ‘Startup’ tab at the top and click on it.

Launch the Task Manager by clicking on the ‘Open Task Manager’ option here.

By default, the ‘Processes’ tab will be open on the Task Manager. To view the applications that launch when Windows boots up, click on the ‘Startup Apps’ tab on the left side.

To prevent the apps from launching when Windows starts up, it is necessary to disable each one in this section. To do so, right-click on an app and select the ‘Disable’ option.

Close the Task Manager after disabling the services and then click on the ‘OK’ button in the System Configuration utility.

Restart your computer, and it will boot into a clean boot environment. If the error does not appear, you can try enabling the services you disabled earlier from the System Configuration utility in the same manner.

6. Optimize Your Virtual Memory

If your system is low on virtual memory, you may also experience the ‘memory could not be written’ error. To troubleshoot, you can attempt to increase the virtual memory and check if it resolves the issue.

Access the ‘System’ option by either opening the Control Panel on your computer and clicking on it, or by opening Settings and selecting it from the options on the left side.

On the System page, click on the ‘Advanced System Settings’ option.

By default, clicking on the “Advanced”tab will open the Advanced Settings pop-up. To access the “Performance”section, click on the “Settings”button.

Once the pop-up appears, simply click on the ‘Advanced’ tab once again. This will allow you to easily adjust the virtual memory as needed.

On the ‘Advanced’ tab, click on the ‘Change’ button in the ‘Virtual Memory’ section.

To increase your virtual memory, you must first deselect the ‘Automatically Manage Paging File Size For All Drives’ option at the top. This option is enabled by default, so uncheck the box to disable it.

You can adjust the virtual memory by modifying the paging file size. Simply choose the desired partition and select the ‘Custom Size’ option to make changes.

If your system only consists of one partition, ensure that the ‘Initial Size (MB)’ and ‘Maximum Size (MB)’ are set to 1.5 times the amount of RAM in MB. If you have multiple partitions, follow the same process, but make sure to set the values for the system drive, typically the C Drive, to 250 MB for both initial and maximum options.

Once you are done, click on the ‘Set’ button and then on the ‘OK’ button at the bottom. If the problem was occurring due to low virtual memory, it should be fixed now.

7. Disable GPU Access to Specific Applications

If you have an Nvidia GPU, attempting to modify the settings in the Nvidia Control Panel may also resolve the issue. Simply navigate to the ‘Manage 3D Settings’ option in the control panel and choose integrated graphics for the specific application causing the problem.

8. Restore Your System to a Previous State

If none of the aforementioned steps have yielded positive results, a system restore may be the only solution. This will allow you to return your computer to a previous state where the issue did not exist. However, it is necessary to have already created a restore point beforehand. If a system restore point is not available, proceed to the next troubleshooting method.

There are multiple methods for restoring your PC to its previous state, but the simplest approach is using the Control Panel. Any modifications made to your PC after the creation of the restore point, such as installing new applications, will be reversed.

Open the Control Panel and select the ‘Recovery’ option.

On the next page, click on the ‘Open System Restore’ option.

System Restore will recommend the most recent restore point created by default. Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed. You can also choose a different restore point from here.

To complete the restore process, click on the ‘Finish’ button and your PC will be restored to the time when you created the restore point after rebooting.

9. Restore Your PC

Windows 11 offers the option to reset your PC, which involves reinstalling the operating system and deleting any installed programs and updates. However, your personal files will not be affected. This could be a useful solution if the error was caused by a recent update or system modification.

Access the ‘System’ tab on the left side of the Settings app.

Navigate to the System page and continue scrolling until you find the ‘Recovery’ option. Click on it to proceed.

Here, you will find the ‘Reset This PC’ button. Click on it, and Windows will ask you whether you want to keep your files or remove everything. For best results, go with the second option.

Once you have selected an option, you have the choice to either reinstall Windows from the cloud or locally. Click on the ‘Local Reinstall’ option to continue.

You will be directed to the next page where you can review your reset preferences. If you are satisfied with your selected settings, please click the ‘Next’ button.

Now, Windows will notify you that it is prepared to carry out the reset. Simply click the ‘Reset’ button to proceed.

Once your PC is reset, it will not contain any extra software. If the error was triggered by a subsequent application installation, it should no longer occur.

To resolve the ‘Memory Could Not Be Written’ error, Windows 11 users can try the aforementioned techniques. It is recommended to apply the solutions one by one and restart the PC after each method to determine if the issue has been resolved. If none of the fixes are successful, an alternative option is to perform a repair upgrade or reinstall Windows by obtaining the official ISO from Microsoft’s website.

After resolving the issue, we highly suggest adhering to practices such as properly closing programs before shutting down your system and conducting regular malware scans with your antivirus to avoid future occurrences of similar problems.