Getting “INVALID DATA ACCESS TRAP” Error on Windows – How to Fix This?

Hi everyone,

I’m running into a persistent error on my Windows machine that says: INVALID DATA ACCESS TRAP. It usually happens [insert when it happens — e.g., during startup, while using a specific program, or randomly].

Here are some details that might help:

Windows Version: [e.g., Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit]

Recent Changes: [e.g., Installed new drivers, Windows update, added new hardware]

System Specs: [e.g., Intel i5, 16GB RAM, SSD]

Error Location: [e.g., BSOD, Event Viewer, or application log]

I’ve tried a few basic steps like:

Running a virus/malware scan

Checking for disk errors with chkdsk

Updating drivers

But the issue keeps coming back. Has anyone else dealt with this error? What fixed it for you?

Any advice or guidance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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May 30, 2025 at 6:56 am

Start with checking your memory and hard drive since hardware problems often cause this error. If those tests don’t find anything, then update your drivers. This way, you can rule out hardware issues before changing software. Let me know if you need help with any step.

Nick

Participant

May 30, 2025 at 6:48 am

Hi Mira, thanks for the advice! Also, would you recommend running the memory and disk checks first, or should he start with driver updates?

Mira Lennox Lennox

Participant

May 26, 2025 at 12:11 pm

1. Run these commands in Command Prompt as admin:

sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
2. Update all your drivers (especially graphics and chipset).

3. Check Windows Event Viewer for error details.

4. Remove any recent Windows updates or programs if the problem started after installing them.

5. Test your RAM using Windows Memory Diagnostic and check your hard drive with: