Mpksldrv.sys: What is it & How to Fix its Reloading Bug

Perform these solutions to solve this reloading bug issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many of our readers have reported that mpksldrv.sys file, a part of Microsoft Malware Protection, keeps reloading repeatedly every ten minutes with the messageThe service mpksldrv has been created.

This reloading bug suddenly showed up after installing an update and keeps clogging up the display of the monitoring system.

Why do I encounter the mpksldrv.sys reloading bug?

The mpksldrv.sys reloading bug can show up in several scenarios, some of the significant ones being:

If you also experience the same problem on your computer, walk through this guide to discover the possible solutions.

How do I fix the mpksldrv.sys reloading bug?

Try these workarounds before proceeding to the advanced solutions listed below.

If these methods did not help get past this BSOD error, employ the following fixes.

1. Perform a clean boot state

Now restart your PC to perform the safe boot and enter the clean boot state. At this point, your computer will load minimal services and no third-party programs will function. Use your computer for some time to see if it mpksldrv.sys bug still reloads on your PC.

If this problem does not arise, it means a third-party program installed on your computer is causing this bug to reload repeatedly. You should try uninstalling that conflicting app and see if it helps.

2. Run SFC and DISM scans

System File Checker will scan your PC to find the corrupt system files and will replace them with the original file stored in the compressed folder. Similarly, the DISM tool will identify and repair faulty system images in Windows.

3. Run Driver Verifier

Restart your computer as you normally do and try using your PC for some time until the mpksldrv.sys files begin to reload with the name of the problematic driver. You can then update orrollback that system driverto get rid of this bug from your PC.

Driver Verifier monitors the Windows kernel-mode drivers and graphics drivers and diagnoses the illegal function calls that might lead to abnormal system behavior.

That’s pretty much it! We are positive that you we’re able to successfully troubleshoot the mpksldrv.sys reloading bug on your PC using the solutions listed in this guide.

In case you are facing high CPU usage due to theantimalware executable service, refer to this guide to disable it.

If you need further assistance regarding troubleshooting this error on your PC, feel free to reach out to us.

Mpksldrv.sys: What is it & How to Fix its Reloading Bug#

Why do I encounter the mpksldrv.sys reloading bug?#

How do I fix the mpksldrv.sys reloading bug?#

1. Perform a clean boot state#

2. Run SFC and DISM scans#

3. Run Driver Verifier#