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How To Fix SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX Blue Screen Errors (0x00000039)

	Error Number:	Error 0x39
	Error Name:	SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX
	Error Description:	The SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX bug check has a value of 0x00000039. This indicates that the worker routine returned without releasing the mutex object that it owned.
	Hexadecimal:	0x00000039
	Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
	Software:	Windows Operating System
	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11

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0x39 issues related 0x00000039 can be attributed in most cases to a missing or corrupted Windows 10 device driver or faulty hardware, leading to a "blue screen of death" (BSOD) error message. If your 0x39 file is suffering from one of those troubles, replacing it with a fresh file should resolve the issue.

Classic SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX Problems

SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX problems are also known as Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors:

"A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX."

":( Windows encountered a problem with SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX and needs to restart."

"STOP 0x0A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX"

0x0000001E: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX

0×00000050 STOP: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX

In many cases, SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX errors causing a Blue Screen of Death occur after Windows-related installation of hardware or software. Commonly, SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX errors are seen during the Windows-related hardware or software install process, while a Microsoft Corporation-related driver is loaded, or during Windows shutdown or startup. It's important to notate when Blue Screen errors with SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX happen, as it helps troubleshoot Windows-related problems, and report them back to Microsoft Corporation.

SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX Issue Origins

Firmware, driver, hardware, or software problems can all cause SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX-related Blue Screen errors. They can be related to Windows or Microsoft Corporation hardware, but not always.

Specifically, SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX issues caused by:

Corrupted, outdated, or wrongly configured device driver (SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX).

SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX or Windows registry keys invalid / corrupted.

Malware infestation corrupted SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX file or associated Windows files.

New Microsoft Corporation-related hardware install creating SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX conflicts.

Install of Windows or device drivers (SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX) causing removal or damage.

SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX BSOD stemming from hard disk damage.

SYSTEM_EXIT_OWNED_MUTEX STOP error due to memory (RAM) corruption.