How to fix Windows BSOD REFMON_INITIALIZATION_FAILED Error?

Are you tired of being stuck with the frustrating REFMON_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error on Windows computer? In this post, we’ll walk through some simple steps to help you solve this problem and get PC running smoothly again.

First things first, let’s talk about what causes this error. Usually, it’s related to driver or hardware issues. But don’t panic, there are a few easy things you can try to fix it.

Solution 1: Run SFC and DISM Scans

If you’ve got corrupted or missing system files causing trouble, running SFC and DISM scans can help. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open up Command Prompt as an admin.
2. Type in “sfc /scannow” and hit Enter.
3. Once that’s done, reboot your computer and open Command Prompt as an admin again.
4. Type in these commands one by one, hitting Enter after each:

   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth 
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

5. Let the process finish up, then restart your computer and see if the error’s gone.

Solution 2: Update Your Drivers

Outdated drivers can also cause this BSOD error. Updating them might do the trick. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Start menu and open up Device Manager.
2. Find the category with the driver you need to update and double-click it.
3. Right-click on the specific driver and choose “Update driver“.
4. Select “Search automatically for drivers” and follow the prompts to finish the update.

Solution 3: Check and Repair Hard Disk Issues

Sometimes, hard drive problems can trigger the REFMON_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error. To check for issues, run Command Prompt as an admin and:

Type in “chkdsk *: /f /r” (replace * with the letter of the drive you want to repair) and press Enter.

The “/f” parameter will fix any errors found, while “/r” will find damaged sectors and try to recover readable data.

Solution 4: Free up Disk Space

Low disk space can also cause this error. Using Disk Cleanup can help you free up some room:

1. Search for “disk cleanup” and open it.
2. It’ll automatically select your system drive (usually C:). Click OK.
3. Choose which files you want to remove, then click “Clean up system files” and OK to start the process.

And there you have it! By trying out these solutions, you should be able to fix the REFMON_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error and get your computer back to normal. Remember, you’ve got this!