591 is a service or process result. Microsoft’s system-code table describes this value as: “{Fatal System Error} The %hs system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of 0x%08x (0x%08x 0x%08x). The system has been shut down.”
Code reference and safe checks
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What this value means
Microsoft’s system-code table describes this value as: “{Fatal System Error} The %hs system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of 0x%08x (0x%08x 0x%08x). The system has been shut down.”
ERROR_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED is a Win32 system result, usually returned to an application or API caller. It is not a Windows blue-screen code or a diagnosis of the whole PC.
| Code | 591 |
|---|---|
| Hex form | 0x24F |
| Symbol | ERROR_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED |
| Windows family | Win32 system codes |
| Source level | Microsoft code and symbol entry |
This is a system message template. The reporting program may substitute a file name, path, device or other value for its placeholders.
Safe next steps
- For 591 (ERROR_SYSTEM_PROCESS_TERMINATED), record the service or process name, the attempted operation, and the related event time.
- Check whether a dependency, pending restart, or application-specific component is involved before changing service configuration.
- On managed systems, use the service owner or IT support path instead of disabling security services.
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 the result differs from the documented message or a repair could remove data, stop and use the official source or vendor support.
Official reference and verification
Source type: Microsoft code and symbol entry. Checked against the source set on Nov 2, 2026.
The reference gives the meaning of this identifier. It does not inspect your PC or guarantee that one repair will work.