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driver_overrun_stack_buffer

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The DRIVER_OVERRUN_STACK_BUFFER error is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) stop code that typically indicates a driver has written data beyond the allocated stack buffer. On WindowsForum.com, users encountering this error often report game crashes occurring 15-45 minutes into gameplay, requiring a manual system shutdown. Analysis of crash dump files frequently points to 'ntkrnlmp.exe' (the Windows NT kernel) as the probable cause, though the underlying issue is usually a faulty or incompatible driver. Common troubleshooting steps include reinstalling or updating drivers, but persistent cases may require deeper investigation into specific hardware or software conflicts. The tag covers discussions around diagnosing and resolving this specific BSOD error in Windows environments.
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    Windows 10 My games keep crashing with DRIVER_OVERRUN_STACK_BUFFER

    Hello! I just recently got a better PC so I could play videogames, however, every time I play certain games, 15-45 minutes in the game crashes and I have to manually shut down my computer and physically turn it back on. I already looked around and I've tried reinstalling my drivers. I verified...
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    • crash driver issues driver reinstall driver_overrun_stack_buffer dump files error message games ntoskrnl.exe pc performance troubleshooting
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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