# Fixing 0x000002D STATUS_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED Stop Code on Windows 10 & 11
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## What is this?
The **Stop code** (or **Blue Screen of Death**) is a blue screen that appears when the operating system has encountered an error. It can also be caused by a hardware issue, such as a bad driver or a failing hard drive.
## How do I fix it?
If you are using Windows 10 or 11, you can try to fix the problem by restarting your computer and running the following command in Command Prompt:
“`cmd
sfc /scannow“`
This will scan your system for issues that may be causing the Stop code. If there is a problem with your hard drive, it will likely show up as an error.
If you are using Windows 7 or earlier, you can try to fix the problem by running the following command in Command Prompt:
“`cmd
sfc /scannow /offline“`
This will scan your system for issues that may be causing the Stop code. If there is a problem with your hard drive, it will likely show up as an error.
## What does it mean?
The Stop code means that Windows has encountered a serious error and cannot continue running. The error code 0x000002D is a generic error for this type of Stop code. It can be caused by many things, including:
– A bad driver
– A failing hard drive
– A problem with the system’s memory (RAM)
– A problem with the processor
– A problem with the motherboard
Last Updated: December 11, 2025
Tested on: Windows 10 (22H2) & Windows 11 (23H2)