The article explains the methods to fix the Windows error “ATTEMPTED EXECUTE OF NOEXECUTE MEMORY”. With our Server Management Services, Bobcares offers 24/7 support for your issues.

What is the Windows error “ATTEMPTED EXECUTE OF NOEXECUTE MEMORY”?

Sometimes we may suddenly encounter a blue screen while working with Windows systems. This screen, known as the Blue Screen of Death displays the error as “ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NOEXECUTE_MEMORY.” The error occurs as a result of faulty or outdated device drivers, an issue in the RAM, a virus, a malware infection, or corrupted system memory.

Methods to fix the error “ATTEMPTED EXECUTE OF NOEXECUTE MEMORY”

1. Confirm the memory card is not a faulty one. Microsoft has a default tool for this purpose.

• To launch a Run command, simultaneously press the Windows logo key and R on your keyboard. In the run box, enter the command mdsched.exe.
• Click Restart now and check for problems if we want to check for issues right away. Click Check for problems the next time I start my computer if we want to check later.
• After the system restarts, a page displaying the status of the RAM check and the number of passes it makes will appear.

With no error, we can confirm the issue is not because of a memory card.

2. Confirm the device drivers are not faulty or outdated. In case the issue is due to the driver, we can manually or automatically update the drivers.

3. Confirm there is no corruption in the system files. We can use a system file checker for this purpose.

• Press the Windows key and the X key simultaneously on the keyboard, then select Command Prompt.
• Select Yes to proceed.
• Hit the Enter key after typing sfc /scannow on the keyboard.
• We should enter safe mode and run the system file checks once more if we see a message stating that Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.

Everything is well with your system if you get the notification indicating Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.

4. Confirm there is no virus/malware. If the Windows error “ATTEMPTED EXECUTE OF NOEXECUTE MEMORY” is caused by malware or viruses, then we must use to perform certain checks and look for any suspicious files. If any are discovered, thoroughly remove them from the computer and restart the system after the removal.

5. Confirm Windows is up-to-date. Press the Windows logo key and I together on your keyboard. Select Update & security.

6. Select “Check for updates” from the menu. Install any updates found.

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Conclusion

The article provides 5 methods to fix the Windows error “ATTEMPTED EXECUTE OF NOEXECUTE MEMORY” along with briefly explaining the blue screen of death.