ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY — Causes & Fix
Windows Stop code 0x000000BE (ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY) means a driver tried to write to a section of memory marked read-only — a faulty driver is at fault.
- Applies to
- Any Windows PC
- Time to fix
- 30 minutes – 2 hours
What it means
Causes are usually a buggy or corrupt driver; occasionally faulty hardware. This is a Windows Stop error (a "bugcheck" / blue screen) documented by Microsoft. The blue screen shows this code; more detail sits in the crash dump (%SystemRoot%\Minidump), which usually names the specific driver or component at fault — a free tool like BlueScreenView or WinDbg can read it.
Symptoms
- Blue screen citing ATTEMPTED_WRITE_TO_READONLY_MEMORY
- Crashes after a driver install/update
How to fix it
- 1
Update/roll back the driver
1. Identify the driver in the dump and update or roll it back.
- 2
Repair system files
1. Run SFC/DISM in case the driver file is corrupt.
Frequently asked questions
What causes 0xBE?
A driver writing where it shouldn't. Update or roll back the driver named in the dump; reinstall it cleanly if updating doesn't help.
Last updated July 20, 2026
Guidance only — always consult a qualified professional or the official service manual before carrying out repairs.