Share this article

Improve this guide

What is Ntkrnlmp.exe and How to Fix It [BSoD Repair Guide]

Note that outdated drivers can cause ntkrnlmp.exe

4 min. read

Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

Share this article

Improve this guide

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

Key notes

Numerous system files like ntkrnlmp.exe are responsible for Windows being able to perform its tasks correctly. However, many users attribute BSoD issues to ntkrnimp.exe as the cause. For instance, theBSoD error 0x000000f7on Windows PCs.

What is NtkrnImp.exe?

The ntkrnlmp.exe (NT Kernel Multiprocessor Version) is an executable system file found on Windows OS hard drives.

Furthermore, it is an essential Windows file executed whenever Windows OS starts running. It is loaded into RAM and runs as an NT Kernel & System process.

What are the causes of the NtkrnImp.exe?

Numerous factors can prompt the ntkrnlmp.exe error on your Windows computer. However, havingcorrupt system fileson your PC is the main reason for the error. They affect the components running in your system, resulting in BSoD crashing.

Moreso, a couple of other factors can be responsible for the ntkrnlmp.exe. Some are:

These causes are a few factors that can cause the problem, and they are liable to vary in numerous computers.

How do I fix the Ntkrnlmp.exe?

We recommend you go through the following preliminary checks:

Proceed with the following solutions if the ntkrnlmp.exe error persists.

1. Update your graphics driver

Read our guide onupdating drivers on Windows 11if you can’t get through the steps above.

Outbyte Driver Updater

2. Repair corrupted system files through SFC scan from Safe Mode

Wait until the Command Prompt completes the process. Running an SFC scan will identify and repair the missing or corrupted system files in Windows 11.

Read our guide onrepairing and restoring corrupted system files on Windows 11if you have any concerns with the steps above.

3. Disable C-states and EIST in BIOS

Disabling the C-states and EIST in BIOS will stop them from controlling the clock speed of Intel processor cores and can fix the problem.

You can also read about theUNEXPECTED_KERNEL_MODE_TRAP_M error on Windows 11and ways to fix it. Likewise, you may be interested infixing the Critical Process Died BSoD errorin Windows 11.

Do not hesitate to use the comments section if you have further questions or suggestions.

What is Ntkrnlmp.exe and How to Fix It [BSoD Repair Guide]#

What is NtkrnImp.exe?#

What are the causes of the NtkrnImp.exe?#

How do I fix the Ntkrnlmp.exe?#

1. Update your graphics driver#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Repair corrupted system files through SFC scan from Safe Mode#

3. Disable C-states and EIST in BIOS#