The Windows Hardware Error Reporting system received an unrecoverable error.
The system freezes when the CPU/GPU load is high or after overclocking.
Check whether the CPU is undervolted or overclocked and the WHEA-Logger records in Event Viewer.
If it is checked and resolved from above, you do not need to proceed to the next step.
The system freezes when the CPU/GPU load is high or after overclocking.
Difficulty Easy · Estimated time 5 minutes
Check points: Record the error code, when it occurred, and any recent changes.
The Windows Hardware Error Reporting system received an unrecoverable error.
Difficulty Moderate · Estimated time 10~30 minutes
Check points: Reproduce the same load under default settings and see if WHEA events are logged again.
Among Windows problems, “blue screen” symptoms may be related to driver or hardware errors, or memory/storage problems. Record the stop code and when it occurred, then narrow down the cause by recent changes, RAM/storage, and system files.
Among boot problems, the “powers on but does not boot” symptom may be related to boot file corruption or storage device issues. Distinguish between the POST stage and the Windows startup stage, then check in that order: external device, boot settings, and recovery environment.
Content review date: 2026-10-07