FIX: 0x0000000C MAXIMUM_WAIT_OBJECTS_EXCEEDED

• Blue screens of death are one of the most infamous errors related to Windows.
• There are plenty of them, and we will cover BSoD error code 0x0000000C in the guide below.
• We’ve covered these bugs extensively on our dedicated BSoD Bug Fixes Hub.
• More fix guides are also available on our dedicated Windows 10 bug fix page.

The 0x0000000C MAXIMUM_WAIT_OBJECTS_EXCEEDED error is another Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issue that some users may encounter.

This problem can arise after users install new hardware or software device drivers. The error may be due to a corrupted or deleted subroutine (program instruction sequence).

This is how you can fix stop error 0x0000000C in Windows.

Contents index

• How do I fix BSoD error 0x0000000C?
  • Run a system file scan
  • Run a CHKDSK scan
  • Update device drivers
  • Check for Windows 10 updates
  • Disable Remote Desktop connections

How do I fix BSoD error 0x0000000C?

1. Run a system file scan

1. BSOD errors can be caused by corrupted system files, which the system file scanner can fix.
   • Right-click the Start button in Windows 10 and select Run .
2. Enter cmd in Run’s Open box, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter hotkey.
3. Type this command in the prompt window:
   • DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealth .
   • Press the Enter key .
4. Then start the SFC scan by entering sfc / scannow and pressing Enter.
5. Wait for the SFC scan to do its thing. Restart Windows if the scan repairs files.

2. Run a CHKDSK scan

Some users may need to run a CHKDSK (Check Disk) scan to fix error 0x0000000C. To do this, open the command prompt as administrator as described in the first resolution.

Then enter chkdsk c: / f in the prompt window and hit the Enter key.

3. Update device drivers

BSOD errors often belong to newly installed third-party hardware device drivers. Therefore, updating device drivers with driver update software is one of the most likely solutions for error 0x0000000C. For that, download Driver Booster 7 by clicking Free Download on its website.

When you run Driver Booster 7 , it will start scanning automatically. That scan will show a list of devices with outdated, missing, faulty, or incompatible drivers. Select all the device checkboxes there and click the Update Now button .

4. Check for Windows 10 updates

As updates extend the Windows 10 driver database, make sure your platform is fully up to date.

1. Press Windows key + S keyboard shortcut for the search utility.
2. Enter updates as the search keyword.
3. Click Check for Updates to open the Settings tab shown directly below.
4. Press the Check for Updates button to download available updates.

5. Disable Remote Desktop connections

The blue screen itself is not bad, but it indicates that your PC is facing fatal system errors.