Fortunately, there are a couple of fixes to resolve the error. Also, you can check our detailed guide about some factors that can cause a Blue Screen of Death on your PC.

What causes the BSoD error Oxc0000428?

Error code: 0xc0000428 indicates the lack of authenticity or credibility in one or more programs on the PC. It appears with a failed to verify the digital signature of the file, resulted in the Blue Screen of Death. Some notable causes of this error are:

Issues with Boot files – You can encounter error code 0xc0000428 during startup because the Boot files or disk are damaged. It prevents the system from accessing the necessary files and components to communicate with the booting center, resulting in a BSoD. Illegitimate or unauthorized files, drivers, or apps – Installing illegitimate apps can trigger the Digital Signature feature to impede the system’s processing due to programs or files that are not digitally signed or belong to doubtful parties. Cloning or resizing of the OS hard disk – Tampering with the disk drives on the computer can cause disk boot failure. Also, it may be due to an essential system file being moved or a partition being affected while resizing the OS hard disk.

Nevertheless, we’ll discuss some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve it and get your system working.

How can I fix the BSoD error Oxc0000428?

Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps, go through these:

Power cycle your computer. Disconnect external devices and peripherals from the PC. Restart Windows in Safe Mode and check if the error appears.

If you can’t resolve the error, go ahead with the solutions below:

1. Rebuild Boot Manager via the Command Prompt

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2. Perform Startup Repair

Running the Startup Repair tool will scan Windows for errors causing the 0xc0000428 error and fix them automatically.

3. Run the Check Disk command to repair Hard Disk

Executing the following commands will scan and fix any errors with your hard drive, allowing the computer to boot correctly without errors. Check what to do if you’re unable to find the Recovery Environment on Windows 11.

4. Disable digital signature temporarily

Disabling the Driver signature enforcement option should help you boot your PC successfully. Also, it prevents the feature from checking programs and files during startup. Alternatively, read our article about BSoD error 0x00000154 and the basic steps to fix it. Also, check how to fix Critical Service Failed BSoD on Windows PC. If you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

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