BAD_POOL_HEADER (Stop 0x00000019)
A device driver improperly allocated memory in the kernel pool, resulting in a corrupted memory allocation header.
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Common Symptoms & Tells
- Stop code 0x00000019 appears unexpectedly
- Crashes when writing to external drives or transferring large files
- Multiple applications crash with memory read errors
Interactive Fix Checklist
0 of 4 steps completedDisconnect recently connected external hardware
Unplug third-party USB hubs, external capture cards, and Wi-Fi dongles to determine if a driver allocated malformed pool memory.
Update network and storage controller drivers
Network adapter drivers are the most frequent source of bad pool allocation calls. Install latest manufacturer drivers.
Test RAM with MemTest86
Faulty physical memory addresses can corrupt pool headers as data is written.
Disable third-party antivirus suites
Real-time filesystem filter drivers from third-party security software can corrupt pool headers during deep file inspection.
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