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How to Fix PINBALL_FILE_SYSTEM (0x00000059) BSoD
Expert solutions to get things running
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Each of us has, at some point, or the other, come across aBSOD errorin Windows. These errorscrash the OS, and any unsaved data is subsequently lost. One of the relatively uncommon BSOD errors that has troubled users for a long time isPINBALL_FILE_SYSTEM.
The bug check has a value of 0x00000059 and indicates a problem with thePinball file system, as perMicrosoft’s official website. But it doesn’t list many solutions, nor provide a detailed understanding of the error. So, let’s find out!
What is the PINBALL_FILE_SYSTEM error?
ThePINBALL_FILE_SYSTEMerror appears when there isn’t enough nonpaged pool memory, a part of the RAM reserved for running drivers and kernels. It usually has to do with the hardware. Here are a few reasons you encounter the error:
How do I fix the PINBALL_FILE_SYSTEM BSOD?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick things you should do:
If none of these work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Uninstall recent programs
Several third-party programs can conflict with the current PC settings, especially the memory allocation, and trigger thePINBALL_FILE_SYSTEMerror in Windows 7 and the later versions. Identify the apps installed when the error first appeared and remove them.
Also, you could use aneffective uninstaller softwareto delete any remnant files and clear the registry entries made by the program.
2. Update the drivers
Outdated drivers are one of the primary reasons behind thePINBALL_FILE_SYSTEMBSOD in Windows. And when you start,update the graphics driverfirst, then move to the others. But make sure to check for updates for all the drivers, evenmanually install the latest driver version, if required.
If not, there are other alternatives, namely specialized software likeOutbyte Driver Updater, which will find all outdated or missing drivers and update them with the latest versions.
3. Test the memory
Since the error is linked to the RAM, you must run a bunch of tests to fix issues with the installed memory. Start withWindows Memory Diagnostics, the built-in memory testing tool, to perform a few quick checks and identify and eliminate problems triggering the BSOD.
If that doesn’t work, we recommend you runMemtest86+, an open-source memory testing tool, to do a wide range of extensive tests on the RAM and fix any issues found. Remember, the scan may take a couple of hours, so it’s best to run it overnight.
That’s it! One of the solutions here should have helped you fix thePINBALL_FILE_SYSTEMBSOD and get things up and running. You may also try aBSOD repair toolto resolve the problem automatically.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
More about the topics:BSoD errors,memory issues
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
