The error code 0x00000041 translates to “MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY” on Windows systems. This error indicates a critical issue where a kernel-mode thread (a core system process) requested too much “must-succeed” pool memory, and the system couldn’t allocate it.

Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions (mostly for programmers), and additional resources:

Cause:

• Buggy Device Driver (Most Likely): The most common culprit is a faulty or incompatible device driver that makes a request for an excessive amount of “must-succeed” pool memory. “Must-succeed” pool memory signifies memory that’s crucial for system operations, and any allocation failures can lead to a system crash.

Troubleshooting Steps (for programmers):

These steps are intended for programmers debugging the device driver or kernel code causing the issue. If you’re not a programmer, consider seeking help from a qualified technician.

• Driver Analysis: Analyze the device driver code to identify any memory allocation requests, particularly those using “must-succeed” pool memory. Look for situations where the driver might be requesting more memory than necessary.
• Code Optimization: If the driver is requesting a legitimate amount of memory but the system can’t allocate it due to limitations, explore code optimization techniques to reduce memory usage within the driver.
• Driver Updates: Stay updated with driver updates from the manufacturer. They might contain bug fixes that address issues related to memory allocation.

Additional Considerations:

• Limited Use Case: This error is primarily encountered by programmers debugging device drivers or kernel-mode code. For regular users, it’s less common.
• Kernel Debugging (Advanced): If you’re a kernel developer, consider using kernel debugging tools to pinpoint the exact location where the memory allocation request fails within the driver or kernel code.

Additional Resources:

• Microsoft documentation on Bug Check 0x00000041 (for programmers): https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/kernel-power-error-41/390c3155-8243-4a2e-af87-99f1387ead71
• Verification des bogues 0x41 MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY – Windows drivers (French): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/debugger/bug-check-0x41–must-succeed-pool-empty (This resource provides a brief explanation in French, but you can use machine translation if needed)

Remember: If you’re not comfortable with debugging device drivers or kernel code, seek help from a qualified technician to diagnose the issue and identify the problematic driver. They can analyze the code, suggest solutions, and potentially update or replace the driver to resolve the memory allocation error.