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MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY (0x00000041): Stop Code Guide

0x00000041 is a memory-related stop code result. This indicates that a kernel-mode thread has requested too much must-succeed pool.

Code reference and safe checks

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What this value means

This indicates that a kernel-mode thread has requested too much must-succeed pool.

MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY identifies a stop-code family. The four bug-check parameters and dump, if available, help distinguish the actual failure path.

Identity and provenance of 0x00000041
Code0x00000041
Short hex form0x41
SymbolMUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY
Windows familyBlue screen and stop codes
Source levelMicrosoft bug-check page

Microsoft’s technical cause notes add: No driver is permitted to request must-succeed pool.

The linked debugger page also describes its parameters: No driver is permitted to request must-succeed pool.

Safe next steps

  1. For 0x00000041 (MUST_SUCCEED_POOL_EMPTY), record the stop code, parameters, recent drivers, and whether Windows remains stable in Safe Mode.
  2. Use an official memory diagnostic only as evidence; this code alone does not prove that a RAM module is bad.
  3. Back up files before extended tests or system changes, especially if startup or storage is unstable.

After one step, repeat the original operation and record whether this same code returns. A different code needs a fresh interpretation.

What this code cannot prove

The source establishes the identifier and reference meaning. It does not establish the cause on your specific PC.

If Windows no longer starts or the issue repeats with hardware warnings, protect files and use manufacturer or qualified support.

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Official reference and verification

Source type: Microsoft bug-check page. Checked against the source set on Nov 2, 2026.

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The reference gives the meaning of this identifier. It does not inspect your PC or guarantee that one repair will work.