BSOD: KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION (0x0000013A)
A kernel-mode driver corrupted the operating system kernel heap memory manager, commonly triggered by kernel-level gaming anti-cheat engines or outdated network filter drivers.
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Common Symptoms & Tells
- Stop code 0x0000013A: KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION
- Crash happens upon launching Valorant (Vanguard), Fortnite (Easy Anti-Cheat), or Call of Duty (Ricochet)
- Minidump blames vgk.sys, easyanticheat.sys, or e1d.sys
Interactive Fix Checklist
0 of 4 steps completedReinstall game anti-cheat service
Uninstall the game anti-cheat from Control Panel (e.g. Riot Vanguard or EasyAntiCheat). Launch the game launcher as Administrator to trigger a fresh, clean anti-cheat installation.
Update Wi-Fi and Ethernet network adapter drivers
Packet filtering drivers installed by network cards (like Intel Killer Suite or Realtek Dragon) frequently corrupt kernel memory. Download pure bare-metal INF drivers and uninstall the bloatware control center.
Enable Core Isolation / Memory Integrity in Windows Security
Open Windows Security > Device Security > Core isolation details > Turn on 'Memory Integrity' (HVCI). This forces Windows to isolate kernel processes and block insecure drivers.
Repair corrupt Windows system files with DISM
Run: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in PowerShell as Administrator to replace corrupted kernel memory libraries.
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