How to Fix “ntoskrl.exe” Blue Screen (BSOD) in Valorant

Are you getting a blue screen of death (BSOD) error when you launch Valorant?

Here are the error codes “stop code irql_not_less_or_equal” and “ntoskrl.exe”.

The Windows system file, ntoskrnl.exe manages essential functions like memory and processes.

If it’s malfunctioning or causing errors, it will lead to BSOD or system instability.

In this quick and easy guide, you’ll learn how to fix the ntoskrl.exe blue screen of death (BSOD) error in Valorant.

How to Fix “ntoskrl.exe” Blue Screen (BSOD) in Valorant

Fix 1: Turn off Memory Integrity

1. Search for “Core Isolation” using Windows Search and press Enter.
2. Turn off “Memory integrity”.
3. Launch Valorant.

Fix 2: Uninstall MSI Dragon Center

1. Search for “Installed Apps” using Windows Search and press Enter.
2. Search for “MSI Center” and select the three dots next to it.
3. Select “Advanced options” and select “Uninstall”.
4. Launch Valorant.

Fix 3: Update Windows to the latest version

1. Search for “Check for updates” using Windows Search.
2. Select “Check for updates”.
3. Select “Download & Install” if there’s an update.

Further reading

How to Fix “Couldn’t start” Error in Valorant

How to Fix “Your game requires a system restart to play” in Valorant

How to Fix “Your game requires a system restart to play” in League of Legends