10 Ways to Fix PFN List Corrupt in Windows

Page Frames Number (PFN) is a database which contains the location of system files. If the
database gets corrupted due to any reason you will be encountering the error,

'' PFN_LIST_CORRUPT ''

What this error means is that, the computer has encountered a major failure from which it cannot recover. After this error the computer normally shuts down to prevent any damages to the system. 

For this error to occur there cannot be one specific reason. The reason differs from system to system. Although this error looks tricky to diagnose, it comes with a series of solutions which generally work for most blue screen errors.

In this article, I will be illustrating about 10 Ways to Fix PFN List Corrupt in Windows. Through this post, you will know the cause of this error and be able to fix it by yourself. 

Let's get started,

1. Check RAM

Users can also experience PFN list corrupt if there is any issues in the hardware. This is most likely to happen if the RAM modules are not working properly. For checking RAM module failures, windows comes with its own memory diagnostic tools. You can use this tool to test your RAM.

2. Remove Peripheral devices

Similar to the RAM, other peripheral devices connected to your computer may cause this problem. Therefore, it is best to shut down the PC and unplug all of the peripheral devices. Only keep the devices those are necessary. Restart the PC and see if you still get the blue screen error.

3. Update Drivers

PFN list corrupt can be caused by outdated drivers or because of an incompatible driver installed. Whatever it is, it prevents the normal functioning of operating system. Most often the issue can be sorted out by installing latest drivers. You could easily update the drivers using the device manager. If that doesn't work, visit the manufacturer site directly. 

4. Update Windows

Sometimes this error can be as a result of bugs and other faults. This happens mostly if the operating system has not been updated for a long time. Due to this Microsoft often releases new updates to avoid most of those errors. Therefore, updating the windows alone can solve many issues including PFN list corrupt.

5. Uninstall Apps

You must also check all of the recently installed third party programs. This is because a recently installed application might be malfunctioning causing this error. Or else the installed software might be incompatible. Hence, the issue can be fixed by simply removing the recently installed apps. If needed the same software with latest versions can be reinstalled.

6. Perform Disk Cleanup

If you are still unable to PFN list corrupt it could also mean that you haven't got enough disk space. Thus, the operating system will not be able to carry out its functions. Under this condition, you need to free up some space from your storage drive. For this you can uninstall applications those are large in size or move files to a cloud storage drive.

7. Reset BIOS

If for reasons such as overclocking and caching the BIOS settings are altered, it could also be a reason for PFN list corrupt. This mainly happen due to new BIOS configuration not being able to be supported by the operating system. Hence, resetting BIOS to default values can help you.

8. Malware Scan

Sometimes your computer might exhibit some warning signs of malware before displaying the error message. Malwares like Trojan horse and Spyware are capable enough to attack your system and give rise to many errors including PFN list corrupt. Therefore, before trying other solutions you need to try an antivirus scan for your system. For this you can use a premium Antivirus program or the built in Windows defender.

9. Perform System Restore

If the error is as a result of a software event or unknown system changes you can get rid of PFN list corrupt by performing system restore. But under the condition of creating a system restore point every month. Through a system restore, all the files those are created after the system restore point will be removed. Thus, most major changes are rolled back.

To Restore System,

1. Insert the installation media
2. Restart the PC
3. Boot from the installation media
4. Choose your language
5. Select troubleshoot
6. Select '' System Restore ''

10. Reinstall Windows

If all of the software based solutions do not work, then the final solution would be to reinstall windows. This can be done with the help of a windows media creation tool. However, be aware that reinstalling windows will delete files permanently. So if there is any important files make sure to take a back up.