Stop 0x000000D8 or DRIVER_USED_EXCESSIVE_PTES

The Stop 0xD8 message typically occurs if your computer runs out of page table entries (PTEs) due to a driver that requests large amounts of kernel memory.

Interpreting the Message

Depending upon the configuration of your system, the number of parameters returned might vary. The four possible values are:

1. If this parameter has a non-null value, it contains the name of the driver that caused the Stop error.
2. If the first parameter has a non-null value, this parameter contains the number of PTEs used by the driver that is causing the error.
3. This parameter represents the total free system PTEs.
4. This parameter represents the total system PTEs.

Resolving the Problem

For additional troubleshooting suggestions that apply to all Stop errors, see "Stop Message Checklist" later in this appendix.

• For suggestions about resolving problems related to inadequate PTEs, see "0x0000003F or NO_MORE_SYSTEM_PTES" earlier in this appendix.

For more information about Stop 0xD8 messages, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base link on the Web Resources page at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/reskits/webresources. Search using keywords winnt, 0x000000D8, and 0xD8.