The 0x0 0x0 error in Windows

The error code 0x0 0x0 is a generic Windows error. It doesn't say exactly what's wrong, but usually points to damaged system files, an update problem or an app that hangs. These steps usually fix it.

Simple steps first

  1. Restart your PC.
  2. Install all updates via Settings > Windows Update.
  3. Update or reinstall the app that shows the error.
The 0x0 0x0 error in Windows

Repair Windows

Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:

sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Then restart your PC.

sfc /scannow in Command Prompt

Still getting the error?

Last resort

If nothing helps, back up and reset Windows with the option to keep your files. Also see fix the DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG blue screen.

Read also

Fix the DRIVER_PNP_WATCHDOG blue screen in Windows 11
How to update drivers in Windows 11 and 10
Enable, create and use system restore points in Windows 11

Nederlandstalige versie: De foutcode 0x0 0x0 oplossen op een Windows-pc


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