corrupt or removed Windows-specific system files.

driver compatibility issues (this especially happens for Windows 8.1 systems).

corrupt hardware: damaged hard disk, video card problem, RAM corruption, problems with the processor.

The most common cause is the CPU voltage being too low, but here are some other common causes for this error:

It’s also known as WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR. The 0x0000124 is a hardware error that indicates that your system has found an uncorrectable hardware error. Symptom 1: 0xc0000124 error screen on startup The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. The following information on this error has been compiled by NeoSmart Technologies, based on the information gathered and reported by our global network of engineers, developers, and technicians or partner organizations.

3.3 Fix #3: Run chkdsk or Windows Memory Diagnostic.

2.3 Fix #3: Run chkdsk or Windows Memory Diagnostic.

2.1 Fix #1: Disable overclocking from BIOS.

1.2.3 Cause 3: Corrupt registry or system files.

1.1.1 Symptom 1: 0xc0000124 error screen on startup.

Windows 8 memory diagnostic