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How To Fix RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED Blue Screen Errors (0x000000E3)

	Error Number:	Error 0xE3
	Error Name:	RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED
	Error Description:	The RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED bug check has a value of 0x000000E3. This indicates that a thread tried to release a resource it did not own.
	Hexadecimal:	0x000000E3
	Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
	Software:	Windows Operating System
	Applies to:	Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11

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Commonly, corrupt or missing 0x000000E3 device or kernel mode drivers (or even defective hardware) can cause these "bluescreen" (BSOD) errors to occur when trying to execute a related Windows 10 program function. The primary way to resolve these problems manually is to replace the 0xE3 file with a fresh copy.

Common RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED Issues

RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED errors typically involved a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), or "Stop" error:

"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: RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED."

":( An error from RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED has caused a problem and your PC must restart."

"0x0000000A: IRQL_NOT_LESS_EQUAL – RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED"

0x0000001E STOP: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED – RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED

0x050 - RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED: PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA – RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED

The majority of RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED BSOD errors happen after fresh install of new hardware or software (Windows). There RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED errors can happen during Windows installation, while a RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED-related program is running, while a Microsoft Corporation-related device driver is loaded, or during startup / shutdown. It's important to notate when Blue Screen errors with RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED happen, as it helps troubleshoot Windows-related problems, and report them back to Microsoft Corporation.

Origins of RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED Troubles

BSOD problems involving RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED are generally created by related hardware, software, device drivers, or firmware. They can be related to Windows or Microsoft Corporation hardware, but not always.

In particular, these RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED issues originate through:

Outdated, misconfigured, or corrupted Windows device drivers.

Invalid RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED or corrupted Windows-related registry key.

Virus or malware infection that has corrupted the RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED file or related Windows program files.

Conflict of hardware related to install of Microsoft Corporation hardware or RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED.

Damaged system files (eg. RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED) after failed driver or Windows install.

RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED blue screen caused by a damaged hard disk.

RAM corruption from RESOURCE_NOT_OWNED STOP error.