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How To Fix The DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN Error

Reader Question:
“Hi Wally, Lately my computer has been restarting repeatedly. The screen turns blue and it says DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN. It happens at unexpected times so I don’t know what to make of it. Can you help me with this?“- Francisco T., USA

Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health and performance:

  • Step 1 : Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool (WinThruster for Win 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 – Microsoft Gold Certified).
  • Step 2 : Click “Start Scan” to find Windows registry issues that could be causing PC problems.
  • Step 3 : Click “Repair All” to fix all issues.

Setting up weekly (or daily) automatic scans will help prevent system problems and keep your PC running fast and trouble-free.

Wally’s Answer: The Disorderly_Shutdown error happens fairly randomly. Seeing an error like this can really surprise some people. Dealing with it can be a bit chore but once you know its cause, it gets much easier to fix.

Problem

The computer shows a blue screen at random times and the error reads Disorderly_Shutdown. The computer restarts after this error appear on the screen.

DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN - Cover - BSoD -- Windows Wally

Cause

The Disorderly_Shutdown error usually occurs when a software program is not able to close correctly. This can happen where there is not enough memory for the program to access.

Solution

Here are some ways to solve the Disorderly_Shutdown error:

Use The Windows Error Checking Tool

You can use the error checking tool to fix file system errors. This should help solve the Disorderly_Shutdown error. Here’s how to use it:

  1. Right-click the C: Drive icon > click Properties
    Disorderly_Shutdown - File Explorer - This PC - C Drive - Properties -- Windows Wally
  2. Go to the Tools tab > click Check
    Disorderly_Shutdown - File Explorer - This PC - C Drive - Properties - Tools -- Windows Wally
  3. Follow the instructions to scan the C drive.

Use System Restore To Fix The Disorderly_Shutdown Error

You can use system restore to restore the computer to a previous state. This can be done to replace damaged system files and to restore settings. Click here to learn more about how to use system restore.

Use The sfc /scannow Command

This command scans and fixes corrupt Windows system files.

  1. Press the Windows Key > type cmd
  2. Right-click cmd and click Run as Administrator
  3. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter
    DISORDERLY_SHUTDOWN - Stop 0x00000001 - sfc scannow - 2 -- Windows Wally

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Is Your PC Healthy?

I always recommend to my readers to regularly use a trusted registry cleaner and optimizer such as WinThruster or CCleaner. Many problems that you encounter can be attributed to a corrupt and bloated registry.

Happy Computing! :)

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