Windows 11

WHEA hardware errors

Windows recorded a hardware-level error; the event details matter.

TRY THIS FIRST

Read the event details

Open Event Viewer → Windows Logs → System and find WHEA-Logger at the time of the problem.

Start with this check

Result: Use what you find to choose the next step.

Still not working?

Note the component and whether the event repeats. A corrected event does not automatically mean broken hardware. Back up important files and follow the evidence before replacing parts.

Check the result: Repeat the original task after making one relevant change. If the problem returns, keep the exact message and time.

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Sources & page details

Hanki's detailed guide · Reviewed 2026-09-26

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