Kernel Power 41 category 63 in Windows 10: causes of error, How to solve it

If looking at the “Events viewer” Windows 10 (Win + R – eventvwr.msc) in the registry “System” finds many errors whose level is “Critical”, the origin is Kernel-Power, Code 41 and the Task Category is 63, so you are not the only user like this. As usual, finding out what the error is and examining the details of the event, we can find out the cause and fix the problem.

This tutorial details what are the most frequent causes of the Kernel Power error 41 in Windows 10 and what data can provide the error information in the “Events viewer” to diagnose the problem. Note: If the code events 41 they are rare for you, in general it is not important to stress worry and do something about it, but it may be helpful to read the theory.

Simple causes of the error code 41 de Kernel-Power

Kernel Power error messages 41 (63) they are logged when there is some kind of failure related to the power management of the computer. It is possible that the user will never notice these failures, but you may also experience problems, as the computer freezes and does not respond.

Let's start with the first option, when everything works relatively normally from the user's point of view (or the user thinks so), but kernel power errors with event code 41 are logged in the event view. The causes in this circumstance can be:

1. Turn off the computer by holding down the power button for a long time, unplugging the power cord from the outlet (or if there is a sudden power outage). In the case of a laptop, full discharge shutdown or battery disconnection. The description of the error will be almost standard: "The system rebooted, completing with errors. Possible causes of the error are: the system has stopped responding, that there has been a critical failure or that it has shut down unexpectedly ".
2. A computer or laptop that is in sleep or hibernation mode has shut down. Very common with Windows 10 and this is the reason: when the “Off”, a Windows computer 10 not completely turned off by default, instead it enters a special mode similar to hibernation. If you disconnect it after that, kernel power error is likely to be logged. If you intentionally unplug the computer (or cut off the power supply) after every shutdown, disable the Quick Start feature in Windows 10; after deactivating it, “Delete” it will truly shut down your PC and you can safely shut it down.
3. Power Management Related Drivers Malfunction (chipset controllers, Intel ME, individual power management drivers for some laptops), often due to lack of original drivers (instead of the ones found by Windows 10). There are often some oddities in the ignition cycle / off, as an example, fans continue to run after shutdown, computer or laptop turns on a second time or with a reboot similar to a reboot (even before logging in). Note: These same signs can be a symptom of a computer's power supply malfunction., which in turn can also cause kernel power failures. For some of these cases (when the controllers are involved), at the same time installing the original manufacturer's drivers, a quick fix helps on how to disable fast startup as above, and do not use sleep and hibernate modes.

For problems related to a power failure in standby mode or connected standby mode (what happens when powered off with fast boot enabled) due to a power outage or a malfunction of the power management system, on the Details tab of the information about the error in EventData SleepInProgress O ConnectedStandbyInProgress will be 1 O certain respectively.

When you force shutdown with the power button, regularly (but not always) see the parameter LongPowerButtonPressDetected equal to certain.

Diagnosing the cause of the Kernel Power error 41

Everything previously described can be attributed to relatively simple cases of Kernel Power errors. 41 with task category 63. Despite this, more complicated cases that result in additional problems (while logging into the event viewer are not uncommon). ) and that they are not always easy to diagnose, as an example:

• Total computer freeze throughout operation with the need to force shutdown.
• Blue screens followed by a reboot.
• Sudden and spontaneous computer shutdowns (if it happens under load, theoretically the cause could be the power supply or, sometimes, overheating).

In these cases, you should try to find out what exactly is causing this behavior. If the details of the error are in EventData parameter BugcheckCode differs from 0 (zero), this can help us in the diagnosis:

1. Run Windows built-in calculator 10 (you can use search or press the key Win + Rwalk into and press Enter). Open the calculator menu and activate the programmer mode.
2. Enter the number of BugcheckCode and then change the representation from decimal to hexadecimal by pressing HEX on the calculator.
3. As an example, the most common code is. 159. If it translates into HEXwe obtain 9F. This will correspond to the error code. 0x0000009F – we substitute the result obtained in step 2, so we get 0x + some zeros + our result, and the total number of characters after x is 8. If we search the Internet for the code 0x0000009F, we will find that this code corresponds to the error DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE and we can know the reasons and methods of correction of this error separately.

Unfortunately, code is not always logged and other Kernel Power error information values 41 they are also undefined (equal to 0 or false), in this circumstance we will only have to observe the patterns of this error and try the following:

1. Disable any overclocked memory, CPU, if used.
2. Eliminate power supply problems. Especially if crashes and spontaneous stops occur under load. A faulty power supply can “keep functioning” but it cannot supply the necessary energy. This does not always lead to a complete shutdown of the computer., as an example, the screen may come to a complete stop and not react at all to any action.
3. Check for errors in RAM.
4. Check Windows system files and hard drive for errors.
5. Sometimes, third-party software that is tightly integrated into the system, as a third-party antivirus, may be the cause.

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Hope the post helped you understand the cause of the Kernel Power error 41 in your case and take the necessary measures to solve it.

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